Boy, I'm glad to hear you say that, Tree. I thought that it was only I who
had this problem of being distracted by database stuff showing up in the
exchange window. I, too, have fewer errors when I have to concentrate on
what is being sent and now am much more comfortable with the exchange
window being empty when logging a new QSO.
73 - John
At 02:03 PM 2/10/00 +0000, you wrote:
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>And while I think that this feature will probably be implemented, I have
>a more philosophical answer. I have gone full circle on this database
>stuff for QTH. Or maybe I am just dizzy.
>
>I have found, that I have a lower error rate when NOT using information
>from a database in the exchange window. Having the information come up
>as USER INFO SHOWN is still too tempting, but at least making me type it
>in encourages me to listen to what is being sent. I find I have my lowest
>error rate when there is no information displayed. Now that most domestic
>contests are being checked with rather efficient software - most errors
>will be detected.
>
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