[WriteLog] smirk test

[john]

thanks so much Gary,,, I am making hard copies for my "write log"  
binder and punching this in for future reference for those tests that WL 
may not cover.
being beyond computer chalanged, I really appreciate the  see spot, see 
spot run instructions.. perfect for me
again many thanks   73 john

On 6/15/2012 04:31, Gary AL9A wrote:
> John,
>
> Your mention of a generic contest type module triggered my tired old brain
> cells.  There is a module called DXpedition Mode that should do it for you.
> It accepts any band from 160M through 6M.  You will need to modify the Entry
> window fields slightly to suit your needs.
>
> Go to Contest/Exchange Format Setup...  When the window pops up asking if
> you want to initialize ALL fields in the exchange answer No.  In the Edit
> QSO Exchange Fields window that opens do the following:
>
> Click on the COUNTRY field and clear the Prompt box.  Click on Save.
> Click on the C field and clear the Prompt box. Click on Save.
> Click on the Name filed and clear the Prompt box.  Click on Save.
>
> This will prevent these unneeded fields from showing in the Entry window.
> They will still be in the log, just not in the
> Entry window.
>
> Now create two new fields for the SMIRK contest.
> Go to the end of the field name list and click on New.  In the Caption box
> type GRID.  In the list of options for this field click on Prompt, No Space
> allowed and Required.  Click on Save.
>
> Click on New again.  In the Caption box type SMIRK.  The SMIRK field is 6
> characters wide so if you need more field width just add spaces to the field
> name.  I am unfamiliar with SMIRK numbers, but if it is a number only click
> on the box for Number.  If it is an alpha numeric number leave the Number
> box unchecked.  Now click on Prompt, No Space and Required.  Now click on
> Save and OK.
>
> The Entry window will now be clear of the unnecessary Country, C and Name
> fields and you will now see the GRID and SMIRK fields instead.  This should
> work for your log entries, but the score will be meaningless.  Good luck.
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "john"<w8wej at citynet.net>
> To: "Gary AL9A"<al9a at mtaonline.net>
> Cc: "WriteLog Reflector"<writelog at contesting.com>
> Sent: June 14, 2012 1:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] smirk test
>
>
>> thanks , Gary for you kindness in responding--think   I can sort of use
>> logger 32 for the exchange, which is mostly what I care about,,score is no
>> concern as not interested in submitting any thing..  appreciate your input
>> I would like to see write log with a generic contest type    to allow for
>> this type of test.
>>    73 john w8wej
>>
>> On 6/14/2012 20:49, Gary AL9A wrote:
>>> John,
>>>
>>> Not too many contest modules use grid squares in the exchange.  The only
>>> two I can think of are the Stew Perry, which is 160M only, and the
>>> Makrothen, which is a RTTY contest.  The Makrothen module is for 80M -
>>> 10M so I'm not sure it will accept entries for 6 meters in CW or SSB.  If
>>> the Makrothen module will let you enter 6 meter contacts you could modify
>>> the input layout to add an additional field to record the SMIRK number
>>> part of the exchanges.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Gary AL9A
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "john"<w8wej at citynet.net>
>>> To: "WriteLog Reflector"<writelog at contesting.com>
>>> Sent: June 14, 2012 9:42 AM
>>> Subject: [WriteLog] smirk test
>>>
>>>
>>>> I want to bang around in this to pick up new states and grids,,,I could
>>>> not find smirk as such,, any other log availible--dont care about
>>>> score--  thanks john w8wej
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