Jim N5CT writes:
> The problem I had during the ARRL DX contest has surfaced again. I was using
> Version 5.61 and agin use the same version during the WPX contest. I don't
> know if this problem has been corrected in the newer versions.
>
> Here's how to get garbage out.
>
> Set up "beacon" mode (ALT-Q, F1, 4 second repeat)
>
> (The computer should now be looping on F1)
>
> Press any key to stop ( I pressed A)
>
> ALT-C (resumes loop, A is still in the callsign window)
>
> Press any key to stop again (I pressed A)
>
> There are now two A's in the Callsign Window.
>
> Press backspace and watch the garbage flow in the callsign window. Neat, eh?
>
> Pressing the ESC key eventually clears things up again.
I think I have found a bug that would cause this. I need to reproduce
the problem at home tonight and then test the fix (this Pentium at
work has too many network connections on it to run TR).
However, I would suggest using a different key than "A" to stop the
CQs. Use the SPACE BAR or maybe ESCAPE. The feature you are using
to get the A in the call window is intended to allow th operator to
start entering a call that responded to one of the CQs and have the
first letter of the call do two things: stop the CQs and put that
character in the call window.
Tree N6TR
tree@contesting.com
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