[WriteLog] Re: Entering split mode/freq with Write Log

Steve Baron - KB3MM SteveBaron@starlinx.com
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 01:50:03 -0000


Thanks for the 'refresher', but didn't do any of that ...WL decided to do
it, just like it decided to say no RIG occasionally even tho it logged the
correct frequencies!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Helms" <af5z@inetport.com>
To: <SteveBaron@starlinx.com>
Cc: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: August 13, 2001 23:40
Subject: Entering split mode/freq with Write Log


> Hi Steve,
>
> I'm sure glad you mentioned seeing the window "ENTER SPLIT FREQ"
> during the WAE contest...I recalled reading something about it but
> had forgotten how to do that.  Your observation led to the following:
>
> 1.  You can type in a frequency you wish to go to in the CALL field
> of the QSO ENTRY screen and hit <ENTER> and the rig will be commanded
> there.  If the numbers you enter are not in a ham band, Write Log
> will add zeroes to the right end until it is within a valid band.
>
> 2.  If you type a hyphen (dash) into the CALL field, a popup window
> will appear requesting you "ENTER SPLIT FREQUENCY".  If you type a
> valid frequency and hit <ENTER>, your radio will be commanded to
> SPLIT mode and the transmit frequency will be set to the requested
> frequency.  Notice STEP 1 above sets your RECEIVE (or TRANSCEIVE)
> frequency.  This, STEP 2 sets the TRANSMIT (SPLIT) frequency.
>
> If my explanation doesn't make sense - - Type a - into the CALL
> field and then click on HELP to see the details.
>
> 73,
> Bob Helms, AF5Z
> af5z@inetport.com
>
>