[UK-CONTEST] Software Poll

[Peter Hobbs]

SD is a YES on both counts using ESM and on automated exchange when selected 
(i.e. after "n" letters have been entered).  I agree Chris, this 
functionality is absolutely critical.

73 Peter G3LET

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Tran ZL1CT" <zl1ct at gm7v.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Software Poll


> Hello all
>
> I detect some 'smoke and mirrors' when describing what particular software
> can or cannot do .....
>
> With CQ WW CW approaching, it is worth trying these quick tests with the
> software you use :
>
> Enter the callsign JJ3YBV into the callsign field and press Enter (or 
> Insert
> or f5 or f5+f2) to start the callsign (or call + exchange) sending process
>
> 1.  Hit 'escape' (or whatever abort sending key your software specifies) -
> does the sending stop *instantly* i.e. not after a buffer has emptied ?
> YES/NO
>
> 2.  During sending, you notice the typo or copying error - correct the 
> last
> letter V (before the software has reached that part of the callsign) to 
> B -
> is the callsign now sent correctly ?      YES/NO
>
> If the answer is 'NO' to either question, I suggest you change to better
> software which will increase speed/efficiency when handling a pile-up of
> callers.
>
> 73
> Chris
> ZL1CT / GM3WOJ
>
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