Duane,
Look at the Writelog help file under "CW, and RTTY and Voice Memory
setup:"
^ dot-length space (also called half space, but its a dot-length)
The caret is upper case 6 on U.S. keyboards.
With "PC Generates" keying the "^" generates a dot length space (1/3
of a "letter" space). When using WinKey as the CW output device, it
appears that Writelog maps the "^" character to "|" which Winkey uses
to generate a 1/2 dot length delay (thus the delay when using Winkey
is half that when using "PC Generates"). WinKey users can compensate
by using two "^" characters or may take advantage of the situation to
"fine tune" the added delay by using 1, 2 or 3 "^" to generate 1/6,
1/3 or 1/2 letter space delays.
73,
... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
support@microham.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Duane A Calvin
> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 11:45 PM
> To: dx35@hilding.com
> Cc: writelog@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] WL CW Keying Enhancement
>
>
> That's one of the things I like about the Logikey keyers -
> they allow the
> ability of adding programmable spacing between characters. I have the
> same problem with the "5AA" in my call. The 5 turns into a 4
> because the
> two "A's" trick peoples' minds into thinking the 5 also had a "dah" at
> teh end of it. With the Logikey keyer, I just program an
> extra element
> space in to the space between 5 and A, and it solves the
> problem most of
> the time. PC generated keying could do the same thing with
> this level of
> programmability. Bottom line - I'd welcome this also.
>
> 73, Duane
>
>
> On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:35:19 -0700 "Eric Hilding" <dx35@hilding.com>
> writes:
> > *** SSB Operators please press your DELETE key ***
> >
> > I've been wanting to make this suggestion for a long time, and
> > finally getting around to it. During this past Field Day, the need
> > became even more apparent.
> >
> > Computer generated keying is great, but with certain
> combinations of
> > letters, can create many unnecessary requests for repeat of a
> > callsign at higher speeds (not every CW op on the planet always
> > copies well).
> >
> > Part of my Field Day time was spent at the local CDF (California
> > Division of Forestry) EOC facilities where I took my TS-480S &
> > WriteLog to help make some CW QSOs for them. The callsign used was
> > W6HUL.
> >
> > About 15% to 20% of the time, if I called a station, they came back
> > with W6SUL. Many ops seemed to have difficulty with a "6" and an
> > "H" next to each other. It became highly frustrating. Even when I
> > slowed down, the problem was still there much of the time. If I
> > went to the paddles and included a bit of extra spacing between the
> > 6 and the H, things were better.
> >
> > Over a year ago I suggested the following mod to Tree for
> TRlog, but
> > don't know if he incorporated it yet or not since I'm currently
> > using WL for both CW & SSB.
> >
> > In addition to helping deal with the "6H" problem, over the last
> > year I've notice more ops reverting to the good old
> fashioned "bug".
> > Some are very skillful, and some are very QLF. Personally, I like
> > the keying nuances and rhythmic feel skilled ops bring to
> the art of
> > CW using a bug, because I used one for so many years.
> >
> > My friend Jim Neiger, N6TJ, can always tell when I am sending with
> > regular paddles (non-bug) vs. a computer, because I add a little
> > extra spacing between some of the letters. If I call stations with
> > the paddles, I also notice fewer requests for callsign repeats
> > compared to computer keying (unless they are sharp contesters who
> > recognize my call).
> >
> > So what is this leading to?
> >
> > IMHO, we CW ops need the ability to incorporate "differential
> > spacing" into the WL CW Message fields. Trying to solve the "6H"
> > problem by putting a full space between the 6 and the H doesn't cut
> > the mustard. It turns out ugly ;-(
> >
> > Different people with different letter/number combinations in their
> > callsigns need different spacing options. I don't know if
> the curly
> > braces are used for anything else in WL, but if so, some other
> > symbols could be used. I'll just use them here as an example.
> >
> > Basically, the number 1 (One) would be current normal WL CW
> keying.
> > A ".75" would be a shorter spacing, whereas "1.25" would be
> a longer
> > spacing (between characters/numbers sent).
> >
> > In my case, I'll ballpark the following example from a WL
> CW Message
> > line for illustration purposes only:
> >
> > %C k{1}6{1.25}v{1.2}v{1.3}a
> >
> > Of course, if no {} curly brackets, regular spacing would apply.
> > Having the ability to use 3 places past the decimal (i.e., 1.237)
> > would really provide for fine-tuning!
> >
> > At 35WPM or higher speeds, depending upon a person's callsign
> > makeup, the ability to fine-tune and add subtle differential
> > spacings between the characters/numbers as desired is an extremely
> > valuable enhancement. Further, it can help get some "uniqueness"
> > back on the CW bands vs. 99% of everyone sounding the same.
> > Personally, I yearn for the W4KFC, DU7SV, et.al CW fist sounds!
> >
> > Taking things to the next level, adding the ability to vary the
> > "weighting" and/or shorten or elongate characters being sent would
> > be absolutely incredible. One could really create a unique
> > non-run-of-the-mill "Electronic Fist" vs. the standard old HO-HUM
> > everybody-sounds-the-same CW being spit out of any computer logging
> > programs on the bands today.
> >
> > Umh, since I got the royal flame treatment over my past "Crusades"
> > involving other CW enhancements as well as added SSB WL
> Voice-Keying
> > functionalities, I expect this to be no different. "Rolls Royce"
> > functionality is not for people who are comfortable with a VW...but
> > that's OK.
> >
> > Tnx & 73...
> >
> > Rick, K6VVA
> >
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>
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> Austin, Texas
>
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