[CQ-Contest] Kachina plus contest logging?

[Eric Scace K3NA]

I have done this for several contests.  There are two basic solutions:

a) Use two computers: one for logging and one to control the Kachina.  This is preferred as it eliminates the need to change window
focus between radio and logging software, a major impediment to S&P operation.  Furthermore, there are SERIOUS keyboard conflicts
between the two applications; e.g., F1 in many logging software packages sends the CQ message... while F1 on a Kachina shifts the
radio to a memory frequency and obliterates what you were doing!  Keeping the applications on separate machines reduces (but does
not eliminate) these kinds of cockpit errors.

   This recommendation goes double if you are using a tuning knob.  The knob goes dead when the Kachina software does not have the
keyboard focus.

b) If you must use only one computer, you should practice a lot in advance.  It is also worthwhile to obtain and configure a
keyboard macro utility, to replace some of the multi-step sequences one will need to switch around the various applications.  Think
creatively.

   -- Eric K3NA

-----Original Message-----
From: cq-contest-admin at contesting.com
[mailto:cq-contest-admin at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Dennis McAlpine
Sent: 2002 July 13 Sat 03:59
To: cq-contest at contesting.com
Cc: Japha, Tony
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Kachina plus contest logging?


My friend N2UN, who lives in an antenna deprived part of NYC, has successfully managed to put up an R-7000 vertical antenna at his
office.  He is talking to a Kachina at his office from his apartment via the phone lines and using some x-10 devices to turn the
power on and off.

Now like any good contester, Tony is trying how to use this remotely activated station in a contest.  His question is how do you use
the Kachina operating software at thesame time as a contest logging program, e.g. WriteLog, CT, NA, etc. Has anyone had any
experience with this probem and how did you do it?

Thanks for the help.  It mayget another station on the air for us all to work.

73,

Dennis, K2SX


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