[UK-CONTEST] N1MM question

[G3SJJ]

OK Thanks Jim. Yes, the support for N1MM sounds like that for Logger32.

I think Clive's reply about F11 said it all.

One worrying aspect of the newer generation of contest logger's is the
reliance on the use of the mouse. A radio operator doesn't really need or
want additional un-ergonomic add-ons when they are running at a good rate.
May be a computer operator does!!

Chris G3SJJ



-----Original Message-----
From: MM0BQI [mailto:MM0BQI at blueyonder.co.uk]
Sent: 29 August 2005 13:12
To: G3SJJ; uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] N1MM question


Dear Confused of near Trent Bridge cricket ground
I was touched by your anguished cry and sent your email to the N1MM Agony
Aunt in the States (N4ZR).  Pete does a lot of first line support for
N1MMLogger and I have copied his reply below. Two of the many strengths of
N1MM are the level of support available through the N1MM Group and the
responsiveness of the authors who react very quickly to problems.  Bugs and
feature requests can be logged on the support pages or discussed in the
group and then added to the 'to do' list which is updated regularly and
available on the webpage.  For example if the use of an F key to wipe the
current QSO is important it may be possible to have a macro added to perform
this function.  That is the beauty of a collaborative venture like this, we
all have an input and can help shape the way the program performs.
Hope that helps
73
Jim,  MM0BQI

Reply from Pete Smith, N4ZR.
"A little hard, not knowing which version he is trying, Jim -- but if it is
version 5, then the entry window is resizable, and one should be able to get
rid of the function keys altogether, simply by dragging the lower margin of
the window upward.

As for F11 not being "the standard Wipe Entry," I don't know whose standard
that is.  TR uses Alt-W, which is another standard, and also has the "QSY
wipes" feature for S&P.

As for getting comfortable, etc... I am certainly no programmer, but find it
really quite easy to use - you don't have to use any of the advanced
features if you don't want to.  There are lists of keystrokes and what they
do - both a basic list and an exhaustive one. One way to become familiar
with things is to open each window in turn and then right-click on it to
examine some of the options that are available in the way that window
works."

73, Pete

----- Original Message -----
From: "G3SJJ" <g3sjj at btinternet.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] N1MM question


I am warming to N1MM, but I can't see how to get rid of all those
superfluous F1 Key buttons just underneath the Entry line. Also F11 doesn't
appear to be the standard Wipe Entry. I get the impression it is a bit like
TR, from my brief excursion with it about 10 years ago - if you are a
programmer you will get one with it, if you are an operator there will be a
lot of mumbo-jumbo to understand!

Confused of near Trent bridge Cricket Ground.   Chris G3SJJ

-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of MM0BQI
Sent: 28 August 2005 22:08
To: uk-contest at g0tsm.com; uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] N1MM question

----- Original Message -----
From: "Darren GØTSM"
> I havent tried N1MM on CW yet just because I dont like all the little
> windows floating about

I see this as a huge plus point for N1MM !
With N1MM you have total control of size, shape and position of all windows.
You can also select how many or how few windows you want to see.
I have a basic layout which I use all the time and modify it depending on
the type of contest I am taking part in.  For example the logging window,
bandmaps, log and cluster windows stay in the same place for most events so
I always know where to find vital info on the screen.  Once you have
customised the layout to your preferences the windows stay where you put
them.
The selection of a logging program is a big decision driven by so many
functionality and personal preferences.  After two years of huming and
hawing about moving my station log from DOS to Logger32 I finaly completed
the task this weekend and wondered why I didn't do it years ago.  It takes
me less decision time to buy a new house or a car!
73
Jim,  MM0BQI





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