Tnx for the suggestion, but I don't want rig control by the computer.
I see no benefit during contesting, beyond band change with the logging
program and VFO following the Band Map.
The only knobs I use are RF Gain and Passband Tuning.
N4PY would indeed enable an easy toggle of the VFO tuning rate, but it would
mean running an additional app on an already marginal computer.
Besides, there is no place on my screen for more windows - the contest
software's multiple tiny windows occupies the entire screen.
Here's the main point: I am not willing to spend any money on that stuff
because it's basically a once or twice a year event. Other than that, all I
do with that computer is run a simple logging program and N4PY software for
casual operations. It's perfectly suited for that purpose.
The best solution would be a hack to the firmware, making a long push to the
button toggle down a step.
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Richards
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 12:44 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] BIG THANKS TO JOHN HENRY
Good Story, Rick. Sounds like you could use a headset and foot
switch... but then did say you are swearing off sideband contests ...
again ... ;-)
I wonder if you could gain better rig control using N4PY, and link it to the
Omni Rig - Logging program combination, and get greater rig
control, while maintaining the rig-logger functionality you like. Just
thinking out loud.
I would have looked for you on the air, but my Centurion is in the shop, and
I figure I would need it to reach over that big hill in your
backyard. Rats.
Happy days, OM.
----------------------------- K8JHR ------------------------------
On 10/27/2014 6:36 PM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
This past weekend I did what I once swore I would never do again: I worked
an SSB contest.
First of all, the only one in our group whom I worked (that I know of) was
once again Barry, N1EU.
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