Hi Les,
I use the N1MM software and really like it- you can hook up 2 radios to it
and show 2 different logging windows and it will satisfy your requirements 1
thru 7. It can use your computer's sound card for the voice keyer. You can
set up a history file so it will suggest the grid square for a station's
callsign. Lots more..
For WSJT though, I think you'll have to stop N1MM to then allow the WSJT
software to control the sound card and a serial port for PTT. Later you can
manually enter the WSJT contacts into N1MM.
Be aware that connection to a packet network is not permitted in the single
op class. For VHF there is no single op assisted class. I made that mistake
once until I searched thru all 3 sets of rules that apply to ARRL VHF
contests.
Hope to CU on in June,
Chet, N8RA, FN31
-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:53 PM
To: VHF Contesting Reflector; vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu; Alabama Contest Group
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Contesting Software for June VHF
I'd like to get recommendations on the "best" software to use for the
upcoming VHF June Contests. I'll be operating an IC-910H (2M,432, 1.2ghz),
an Icom 746 Pro (6M), and a Yaesu FT-736R (222 only). I'm not sure that it
would be possible or necessary to control all three radios during the event.
Some items on my "wish list":
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1.) Logging, including grid square.
2.) Computer control of the Icom radios via CIV
3.) CW Sending (keyboard macro's, etc.
4.) Voice keying (keyboard macros)
5.) Spotting network with a display of spotted stations on a frequency
scale. (Similar to N1MM)
6.) Rotor Control (Optional)
7.) Easy generation of log file for submission
I also plan to run WSJT during the late hours, but other than that, not
much.
I did read the QST column this month on "Contester as Cyborg", which was a
great overview, but didn't make a lot of recommendations.
Advice from the masters is more than welcome!
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Les Rayburn, director
High Noon Film
100 Centerview Drive Suite 111
Birmingham, AL 35216-3748
205.824.8930
205.824.8960 fax
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