[WriteLog] RE: Voice Help

[Eric Hilding <dx35@hilding.com>]

Dave, K4JRB wrote:

> Glad to see the improvements as to voice messages.  We need a big leap
> from the average voice keyer usage to using the keyboard for seamless
> call sign and message sending.

Amen & Amen.  That's what it's all about!

> Maybe the next step is to harness digital voice so we can populate the
> .wav (or similar) files so that everything is on the keyboard...just type
> in the call received and it goes from there.

I (almost) dream about this every night :-)

> We might even be able to program fills such as call sign, and exchange 
fills.
> I would also like to program a "what is your call" message fore those who
> do not identify often enough.

This was one of the purposes in requesting additional SSB messages 
capability, and
very glad that Wayne implemented this.  I haven't made a final decision 
yet, but I may
have TWO options such pre-records like:

1. Your Call? (Voice inflection UP at end...press the SSB message  key 
TWICE :-)

2. Please Repeat Your Call (one message)

Or, a THIRD option which can then be used with other SSB partial messages:

3. Please Repeat (one message)  ... pressing this SSB message key and a 
straightforward "Your Call" would then yield:

	Please Repeat Your Call

(OR)   Please Repeat Your QTH  (your SECTION, etc., etc.)

> Maybe a short CW message to ask DX working 40 and 80 split to listen up 
and keep us legal

That's a good idea.  Actually, with X-Keys, you can "Program" ANY CW above 
and beyond message key limitations (at least in TR...I need to test it with 
WriteLog now)...to substantially increase message/hot-key capabilities 
BEYOND those of what the logger offers...for CW.  I even have a special 
"KB" key for use when QSOing my fellow NCCC members :-)   That is my very 
favorite key!!!  It brings me more enjoyment and increases the FQ ("Fun 
Quotient").  Weird, but true.

I can't remember the link I provided in a previous post about my X-Keys 
setup (which will soon be expanding), but here's one to check out from my 
original "Beta Test" as KP2CW in February:

	http://www.hilding.com/k6vva/kp2cw/locustcontestfood/

In the 3rd pix down on the 1st page, do you see all the colored buttons 
just above the mini-keyboard ... and on the special keypad to the left of 
the keyboard?

Well, NO MORE <CTRL + somekey> or <ALT + somekey>, etc., etc. 
keystrokes...especially with sweaty hands to slip on the keyboard.  I've 
reduced them all to ONE LARGE BUTTON each to push!!!   They are Color-coded 
by either S&P, CQ Mode or other functionalities.   With TR, I can tune the 
RIT on the TXRX with 2 buttons right above the keys so my fingers hardly 
have to move (I can also tune the RIT with my feet with a special footpedal 
if desired :-)  Now that I'll be using WL for SSB, I hope the same RIT 
tuning is available.  If not, I'll post another suggestion because it is so 
totally AWESOME!!!

Now, to program the USB X-Keys versions to work with WL for the 
long-awaited SSB enhancements!  The Key-Strips are mounted with Velcro on a 
custom angled keyboard mount I had machined, with another version in 
production to handle 3 strips of 16 keys each which will put all the 
buttons/keys closer to my fingertips.  This way, I can EASILY swap-out 
pre-programmed unique contest key strips if desired.  It was all designed 
to minimize eye AND hand movement during a contest.  I call it the "Locust 
Contest Mission Control Center".  I like colors.  I like LARGE buttons to 
push.  I don't like large, clumsy keyboards that take up space.  But those 
are my "tastes".  I just need to constantly work at reducing operator QLF ;-(

Hopefully, this may give you...and others some ideas on how to streamline 
for ONE BUTTON TO PUSH efficiency.

73...

Rick (Locust) Hilding, K6VVA


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