[WriteLog] Curious?? (long)

[N7RX]

TR doesn't decode CW, but its duping, logging and bandmapping 
capabilities can result in extremely efficient logging for high-Q volume 
contest ops, none of whom need the decoding feature, and the duping is 
especially cool. WL duping system is comparatively basic.

Regarding decode, I've found that WL's decoding feature can turn 
operating a CW contesting into an exercise essentially the same as 
operating a RTTY or other digital mode contest; the decoding is so good 
that with good filtering it very nearly eliminates the need for the op 
to be able to copy CW with his noodle, just as nobody (I think!) copies 
RTTY, AMTOR, or PSK in their head. This concept is anathema to most 
high-grade CW ops, though, who can more quickly do the direct conversion 
without having to read any text.  I had it turned on for SS, but I found 
that my interest in studying that screen declined as my rate went up. 
Having a keyer emulation built-in to TR is, nice too.

Since I'm not a high-volume op (usually) and the inability of TR to 
operate in a Windows environment frequently renders key features useless 
whenever I need more than two ports, I often use WL. I've never been 
able to get TR to run right on any of my machines; there is always 
something that isn't working for me - rig control, packet spotting, 
networking or something. These are all operating system related 
problems, however, and I understand the Tree is working on a Windows 
version. It could be a killer contest ap and I'm sure a lot of people 
are looking forward to its release.

73 Neal N7RX

WA9ALS - John wrote:

>From: <bob.wruble@verizon.net>
>To: WA9ALS - John <wa9als@starband.net>; Jerry Ford <benlightnd13@home.com>;
><WriteLog@contesting.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 10:23 AM
>Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Curious?? (long)
>
>
>>i think wl is great for rtty but its got a long way to go to
>>equal or outdo TR especially for CW contesting!
>>
>
>Just curious - like what?  I don't use DOS or TR - Tell me what I'm missing.
>Does it decode the CW and dup and mult check for you without any
>intervention AT ALL on your part?  I find that alone very strong.
>
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