[UK-CONTEST] Contest exchanges & computer logging

[David G3YYD]

Using N1MM logging software, networked with laptops on the other bands.

Simple work all dupes who call you when running it is quicker than 
talking about it. In S&P type calls into log and it tells you if you 
have already worked. If dupe then move on with QSY putting the call into 
band map. On the next tune across band no typing needed unless different 
station on that frequency as dupes show as grey on band map.

When the guy sends a post code or no QRA at all still log it  by using 
forced log, Ctrl+Alt+Enter for N1MM.

73 David G3YYD

On 04/07/2011 18:53, John Lemay wrote:
> 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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