[WriteLog] Wish List SOLUTION For Advanced WL Contest Voice-Automation

[Eric Hilding]

Calling all WL Voice-Automation buffs...

While trying to resolve some other WL & SO2R config issues, in the middle 
of a sleepless night I just discovered a very, very SIMPLE solution to take 
WL to the next level for Advanced Contest Voice-Automation.  Just a quick 
tad of programming is all that's required.

Enhancing WL to 20 SSB messages was a Landmark move (TNX again, 
Wayne).  But it really requires at least 30 to 40 SSB message slots to do 
Voice-Automation more effectively.

Here's the SOLUTION for rapid-deployment of this needed capability...and 
beyond!!!

Currently, when WL is in the CW mode, the F-Keys work with the CW 
messages.  In the SSB mode, the F-keys work with the CW messages.  Keeping 
this same "automatic" mode recognition in mind...

During an SSB contest, how many WL users make use of ALT + K to send CW to 
themselves?   Most likely, NONE.

*** BINGO ***

What we are talking about here is UNLIMITED SSB MESSAGE CAPABILITY in WL !!!

In SSB mode, if we can use ALT + K to enter a "blah.wav" filename and have 
the .wav file execute/play (just as text entered in the CW mode spits out 
Charlie Whiskey), HOT-DIGGITY-DOG!!!  In fact, if we can just enter a 
filename *without* the .wav extension and have WL automatically add ".wav" 
to the entry and play the file even better...especially for on-the-fly use.

I've used X-Keys ( http://www.piengineering.com )  ... both USB or PS/2 
versions, to do multiple instant keystroke tasks *without* a Mouse for over 
a year.

For example, any X-Key can be programmed to send ANY SSB message with ONE 
push of the button:

1. Perform ALT + K
2. Enter "somefilename.wav" on the keyboard  --- (Possibly one more "Play" 
command might be needed before ESC)
3. Activate the "ESC" key to close the ALT + K window

The great part is that NO MOUSE is required :-)

Once again, what we are talking about here is UNLIMITED SSB MESSAGE 
CAPABILITY in WL !!!  I'm picturing several more banks of X-Keys "Sticks" 
or other X-Keys widgets in service for the "Ultimate Contest 
Voice-Automation Machine".

Simple.  Elegant.  Effective.  NEEDED (Desperately).  And it's just a few 
lines of programming code away :-)

Tnx & 73...

Rick, K6VVA
http://www.k6vva.com  (RE: "My First Phone Contest Without A Mike")