[WriteLog] comparison with the competition. input requested

[WW3S]

> This is probably a "my dog is better than yours" area.  Or at least a
> philosophical area of discussion.  TR implements a strict difference
between
> S&P and run.

MM does this also; 8 memories for cq/run and 8 for s/p

 Different PFkey definitions possible per mode.  But the basic
> mechanics of logging a Q, the repetitive part if you will, is the same
> whether S&P or run.

Sounds like the ESM (enter sends message) mode in MM

 The penalty paid is that the op needs to know what mode
> TR is in.  TR helps by switching to S&P mode if the VFO knob moves freq by
> some user-definable amount such as 1KHz.  ESC is used to force run mode.
> Very little time is required to figure it all out, but once done, the
> operation of S&P vs run is seamless:

As does MM when you tune off your CQ freq; the amount is also user
definable.

> RUN:  type callsign, hit enter (pre-programmed exchange sent), type
> exchange, hit enter (roger + new CQ or whatever you've programmed)
>
> S&P:  type callsign, hit enter (dumps in your call), type exchange, hit
> enter (sends your exchange).
>
> call-enter-exchange-enter or call-enter-exchange enter ... the same
> regardless of S&P or run.  That's something my sleep-deprived brain can
> handle.

One of the nicest features of MM !! And if you don't care for the enter key
I think you can now use ' or ;

> Another area of competitive weakness is the band map.  It simply is not
big
> enough.  Even on my 21" monitor I cannot fit an entire band in. There's no
> way to scroll the band map.

Bandmap is slick in MM; can scroll, expand, contract, use the arrow keys in
addition to a mouse.

 No logger I know of does this perfectly, as
> monitor real estate is at a premium.  But if you could allow independent
(to
> current op freq) scroll of the bandmap, you'd have a competitive edge.

Did I mention MM does this...

> On the flip side, the ability to show multiple bands worth of maps is very
> useful, but is limited by the inability to scroll.  (Resetting the center
> point is too time-consuming.)

MM can show a bandmap for each VFO.

I still like Writelog for RTTY tests and for those that MM does not support.
And please, this is no slam intended for Wayne or writelog users. It, too,
has its features and benefits that many users like or need. But if you
haven't tried N1MM lately ( last 7 months or so) you should download it and
give it a try. I just wish we could get a N1MM reflector instead of that
blasted Yahoo group.....

73 Jamie