[RTTY] Wanted

[Dean St. Hill]

> Dean says:


Here's where you can find a demo:

http://www.bonus.com.pl/hams/demo.html

> I think that is a GREAT idea, except there is NO TRIAL
> VERSION with which to check it out and see if you like it
> before spending all that $$$.
> 
> Duane Budd
> w5ben@arrl.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtty-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:rtty-admin@contesting.com]On
> Behalf Of Dean St. Hill
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 12:30 PM
> To: ContstEmailAlias@aol.com; rtty@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] Wanted
> 
> 
> Hi Guys
> 
> I just wondered at the risk of being somewhat flamed,
> whether in fact all
> this effort need be made, given the fact that WriteLog is
> already available.
> 
> I actually own and use(d) both pieces of software, and while
> I did not use
> Writelog for anywhere near 13 years - more like 2 years,
> once I made the
> transition to WL, I have not really looked back.
> 
> I will also add here that I've been using CT practically
> from the day it was
> publically available, and while I still own it, I am just
> beginning to be
> comfortable enough with the WL software, that I prefer it
> over CT.
> 
> So the bottom line is - shouldn't we check out what's
> actually available,
> before we start trying to re-invent a rounder wheel. For me,
> learning WF1B
> was difficult, since I had all the CT keys programmed into
> my fingers...
> same for WriteLog... but once you spend time with the
> software, you'll get
> the hang of it.
> 
> My comments are not ment to upset anyone, but as a
> real-world comment from
> someone who has been there and done that, but who also
> recognises the need
> to move on and as the young 'uns would say - get with the
> programme.
> 
> Just my $00.01 worth...
> 
> 
> 73, Dean St. Hill - 8P6SH vision2000@sunbeach.net
> 
> dsthill@cbcbarbados.bb
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ContstEmailAlias@aol.com>
> To: <rtty@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 10:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] Wanted
> 
> 
> > > 32 bit Windows version of WF1B.
> > Sure it could be done
> >
> > >  Must retain the look and feel of the Dos version.
> > Many ham programs have tried this and it makes Windows
> programs hard to
> use.
> > Windows has a set of style guidelines, so while the
> interface could be
> > similar, it would not be exactly the same. It would need
> to conform to the
> > style guidelines.
> >
> > Microsoft created the style guidelines because with DOS
> programs, there
> was
> > no interface standard. Having the style guidelines make it
> easy to go
> between
> > many Windows programs.
> >
> > >  No multiple modes, eye candy or other useless
> "features".
> > What one person would consider eye candy, others would
> consider a needed
> > feature. Since no two people are alike, you try to put in
> what the
> > 'collective' wants.
> >
> > You can't please everyone. Some want it to rain and some
> want it to
> sunshine,
> > both at the same time, and even God can't do that.
> >
> > >  Freeware or under $50.
> >
> > It costs about $150,000 - $200,000 to do a program from
> scratch and send
> it
> > to market.  Keep in mind, Ray worked on this code for 13
> years adding bits
> > and pieces over the years.  Probably would take 9-12
> months of development
> > time.
> >
> > I did a survery with the TR-Log users about doing a
> contesting interface
> > there. Most just wanted the DOS program to work correctly
> under Windows,
> > which was impossible due to the architecture of the O/S.
> (especially the
> > flawless CW on the LPT port due to Windows preemptive
> tasking
> environment.).
> >
> >
> > So let me challenge the WF1B group.
> >
> > As you maybe or may not know, you can upgrade to Log
> Windows for $50.00.
> If
> > we can get 4,000 WF1B users to upgrade in the next 90
> days, that'll give
> us
> > the revenue to hire the people to take on a project of
> this magnitude and
> > we'll develop the contesting interface.
> >
> > Not only would this be good for ham raido, but we'd be
> able to hire more
> hams
> > into a company that supports doing ham radio software.
> They'd make a
> salary,
> > and everyone would win by getting a contesting interface
> ala WF1B.
> >
> > How's that for a challenge? Up to it?
> >
> > Rick - W4PC
> > http://www.cssincorp.com
> > http://www.logwindows.com
> >
> >
> >
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