[WriteLog] Sweepstakes CW Review

dr kg0us@swbell.net
Mon, 05 Nov 2001 18:27:55 -0600


Hi Richard,

The problem you listed below hampered our efforts too.  We also ran into a
problem when entering some of the data while waiting for our turn at a given
QSO.  At some point the space bar would cycle you between the serial number and
the precedence.  It was very annoying at times.

Best Regards,

Dave KG0US

Richard Zalewski wrote:

> It may be me but here is one observation that drove me nuts during SS CW.
>
> I am running and calling CQ.  A station calls me.  I enter the call in the
> call window.  Then I am supposed to use the space bar to navigate the
> exchange.  So I space bar to the number field.  Enter the number.  Space bar
> to Precedent.  Enter it.  Space bar to Check.  Enter it.  Space bar to
> Section.  WRONG!!!  If you do you wind up in the Call window with an Unknown
> Mult error.  So then you want to get back on track and get to section again.
> So FOUR!!! space bars later you are in Section.
>
> This is not good.  Maybe ok when you are fresh in the contest but later on
> it just doesn't cut it.  So what are you supposed to do?  Use combinations
> of the space bar and tab?  Not good!  The space bar should cycle you through
> the exchange and cycle completely and the same everytime.
>
> Make sense?
>
> I hope so.
>
> 73 Dick W7ZR
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