[UK-CONTEST] Contest exchanges & computer logging

[John Lemay]

Tim

I'm sure I'm preaching to the converted but ..........

One of the best things about computer logging is instant dupe checking. The
paper log followed by computer log negates this. How did you fare with
search and pounce ?

One of the worst things about computer logging is an inability to adapt to
circumstances. When the required exchange is a locator, if a postcode is
entered - "computer say no". That's when a bit of paper comes in handy.

John G4ZTR

-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tim Hugill
Sent: 04 July 2011 19:15
To: uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Contest exchanges & computer logging

 

	Couldn't resist it .... 

	We've just operated in the 50MHz Trophy and three bands in VHF NFD
with both PC-logging and "Pen & Paper" logging.  Our operators on the
mic/key wrote up the paper log, and a seperate "Logger" sat in front
of a laptop with external screen & keyboard.  Our guys seemed happy
with this method, and it helped clear up some errors prior to sending
in the 50MHz Trophy entry.  

	Only other problem we had was when we turned our "clean" 4m yagi
away from the Essex direction, and when we turned it back, G0VHF/p
had nicked "our" frequency !  Serves you right.....
 (All tongue-in-cheek of course.) 

	73 de Tim 
 G4FJK at GW2OP/p 

	___________________________________________________________________
 I blame computer logging and slow typing. The qualification for
being a
 radio amateur should include touch typing at 25wpm!
 73,
 Geoff G4AFJ 
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