[UK-CONTEST] Sequence of a typical Contest exchange

[Callum m0mcx]

>>> I'm not sure why anyone would want to spend time developing new logging
software

To make an even better one :)

Callum McCormick
http://www.m0mcx.co.uk/


-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Chris Tran ZL1CT
Sent: 24 January 2009 22:21
To: David Ferrington, M0XDF; uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Sequence of a typical Contest exchange

Hello David et al

I agree with Paul EI5DI - other than for the Mac platform perhaps, I'm not 
sure why anyone would want to spend time developing new logging software 
when there are so many good packages out there already.

Considering contest logging software, the best software uses the absolute 
*minimum* number of keystokes to complete and log the QSO.

For example, using Win-Test in CQ WW SSB (no serial numbers and I've chosen 
SSB to avoid another wrangle about the pros and cons of ESM mode), you enter

the callsign and hit 'Return' - end of story. The 'automatic exchange 
guessing' fills in the Zone field as soon as you enter the prefix - you 
sometimes have to correct it before or after hitting return (esp with U.S. 
stations) but Win-Test editing is very easy. Dupe checking is also done 
automatically without having to press any keys.

73
Chris
ZL1CT / GM3WOJ 

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