[WriteLog] Features and Modules

[Keith Regli]

Roger,

I've thought some about the kind of Wizard you ask for; I've also fiddled
with Wayne's contest module wizard as it is.  I think there may be a
compromise that could work.  The really "programmer" part of the contest
wizard is the scoring part.  2 points for off continent, 1 one for your own
continent, etc.  I don't see a way to handle that stuff in a (manageable)
wizard.  However, getting the exchange fields implemented and a rudimentary
summary (without score) might be possible.  You'd have to do a little
scoring by hand, but at least operating the contest with WriteLog would be
normal.  Some multiplier color coding and such might get left out, but dupes
could probably work.  Would that be a reasonable compromise?

	Keith WB6BIG

> -----Original Message-----
>
> It was nice to get a response to my message!
>
> Yes, Writelog does contain a lot of contest modules. My sums may
> be slightly
> wrong here, but only 13 of the modules are not for North American
> contests,
> and of those 6 are RTTY. 13 of the modules are for QSO parties
> rather than
> contests. I have no idea how many different contests are staged
> each year,
> but would guess that it runs into the thousands.
>
> Some of the contests which I would like to see supported include
> IOTA, BERU,
> European Field Day and the RSGB 21/28 MHz. With the probable exception of
> IOTA, which is clearly a major international contest, I doubt
> that Wayne has
> great demand for these. Although I have not yet used any of the
> additional
> modules which have been shared recently, I too am sure they are of decent
> quality and are certainly much appreciated. But unless somebody is kind
> enough to write one for my particular interests I cannot fully
> use Writelog.
> It is clearly impossible to include all conceivable contests, but it is
> quite realistic to include a built in wizard.
>
> The IC970 is not supported by Writelog, despite a request having
> been made
> well before the release of V10. Probably an oversight.
>
> Wayne has a very difficult task in balancing the different
> demands made upon
> the time he has available for Writelog. Of course PSK is a 'new,
> hot' mode
> and of course people are keen to try it. At the moment, however,
> it is very
> much a minority interest. Are there any PSK contests, and if not
> why should
> it be in a contest programme? The huge majority of amateur activities and
> contests are on SSB or CW.
>
> 73 Roger
> VE3ZI
>


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