[WriteLog] RE: Voice Help
Eric Hilding
dx35 at hilding.com
Wed Jul 7 22:23:18 EDT 2004
Dave, K4JRB wrote:
> Glad to see the improvements as to voice messages. We need a big leap
> from the average voice keyer usage to using the keyboard for seamless
> call sign and message sending.
Amen & Amen. That's what it's all about!
> Maybe the next step is to harness digital voice so we can populate the
> .wav (or similar) files so that everything is on the keyboard...just type
> in the call received and it goes from there.
I (almost) dream about this every night :-)
> We might even be able to program fills such as call sign, and exchange
fills.
> I would also like to program a "what is your call" message fore those who
> do not identify often enough.
This was one of the purposes in requesting additional SSB messages
capability, and
very glad that Wayne implemented this. I haven't made a final decision
yet, but I may
have TWO options such pre-records like:
1. Your Call? (Voice inflection UP at end...press the SSB message key
TWICE :-)
2. Please Repeat Your Call (one message)
Or, a THIRD option which can then be used with other SSB partial messages:
3. Please Repeat (one message) ... pressing this SSB message key and a
straightforward "Your Call" would then yield:
Please Repeat Your Call
(OR) Please Repeat Your QTH (your SECTION, etc., etc.)
> Maybe a short CW message to ask DX working 40 and 80 split to listen up
and keep us legal
That's a good idea. Actually, with X-Keys, you can "Program" ANY CW above
and beyond message key limitations (at least in TR...I need to test it with
WriteLog now)...to substantially increase message/hot-key capabilities
BEYOND those of what the logger offers...for CW. I even have a special
"KB" key for use when QSOing my fellow NCCC members :-) That is my very
favorite key!!! It brings me more enjoyment and increases the FQ ("Fun
Quotient"). Weird, but true.
I can't remember the link I provided in a previous post about my X-Keys
setup (which will soon be expanding), but here's one to check out from my
original "Beta Test" as KP2CW in February:
http://www.hilding.com/k6vva/kp2cw/locustcontestfood/
In the 3rd pix down on the 1st page, do you see all the colored buttons
just above the mini-keyboard ... and on the special keypad to the left of
the keyboard?
Well, NO MORE <CTRL + somekey> or <ALT + somekey>, etc., etc.
keystrokes...especially with sweaty hands to slip on the keyboard. I've
reduced them all to ONE LARGE BUTTON each to push!!! They are Color-coded
by either S&P, CQ Mode or other functionalities. With TR, I can tune the
RIT on the TXRX with 2 buttons right above the keys so my fingers hardly
have to move (I can also tune the RIT with my feet with a special footpedal
if desired :-) Now that I'll be using WL for SSB, I hope the same RIT
tuning is available. If not, I'll post another suggestion because it is so
totally AWESOME!!!
Now, to program the USB X-Keys versions to work with WL for the
long-awaited SSB enhancements! The Key-Strips are mounted with Velcro on a
custom angled keyboard mount I had machined, with another version in
production to handle 3 strips of 16 keys each which will put all the
buttons/keys closer to my fingertips. This way, I can EASILY swap-out
pre-programmed unique contest key strips if desired. It was all designed
to minimize eye AND hand movement during a contest. I call it the "Locust
Contest Mission Control Center". I like colors. I like LARGE buttons to
push. I don't like large, clumsy keyboards that take up space. But those
are my "tastes". I just need to constantly work at reducing operator QLF ;-(
Hopefully, this may give you...and others some ideas on how to streamline
for ONE BUTTON TO PUSH efficiency.
73...
Rick (Locust) Hilding, K6VVA
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