[ct-user] CT9.60

[Bill Fisher W4AN]

> serial numbers on each band  about once minute. CT looks at the incoming
> numbers and does nothing if they match. Uses the incoming number if it is
> higher than the internal number. Uses the internal number if it is higher
> than the incoming number, then broadcasts the new number to all the other
> stations.
> 
> As you can see, one bad high number propagates out of control.
> 
> In addition to looking for the source of bad numbers, I think I will add a
> command to set any band to any serial number, and broadcast it to all the
> other computers.
> 
> I appreciate any input.

My 2 cents:

The broadcast idea is not necessary.  The only broadcast you need to do is
when someone logs a QSO.  I don't understand the need to broadcast serial
numbers.  You log the serial number that was sent.  If the same serial
number was sent to two people... so what?  

Once typing happens in the callsign field, the QSO number should be
assigned.  If someone else on the network logs a QSO with the same number
after typing happens, CT ignores it.  It still logs the assigned
number.  After the QSO is logged, it looks to the log for the next number.  

Relying on a broadcast scares the hell out of me.  I'm glad I didn't know
it before the contest.  I also think it is fluff that isn't needed.

73

Bill



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