[WriteLog] Several annoying problems from ARRL SS CW

[Randy Thompson K5ZD]

I also experienced #1.  There are some fields where only text is expected
and they should not do the cut number thing.  The precedence and section
fields are examples.  Perhaps the entry window setup could have an option to
turn cut number handling on or off for each field.

I have seen #2 happen when using the microKeyer and the YCCC SO2R box.  It
is worst the very first time and then usually not so bad.  Can't tell if
some memory swapping has to happen or what, but it is annoying when it
happens.

WL doesn't do packet filtering very well for some contests.  It needs to be
more aware of the contest module that is in use and the relevant target
callsigns.  The option is to do the filtering at the Cluster.

Randy, K5ZD

> -----Original Message-----
> From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
> Reisert AD1C
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 1:16 AM
> To: WriteLog
> Subject: [WriteLog] Several annoying problems from ARRL SS CW
> 
> I ran into several annoying problems in Write Log 11.30 this weekend for
> Sweepstakes.
> 
> 1.  The NR and CK fields allowed me to type ATN and it converted them to
> numbers. The only time I typed letters into this field was when I was
> accidentally in the wrong field. I'm sure I screwed up some exchanges
> because of this.  How do I disable this "feature"?
> 
> 2.  Using the microKEYER,  sometimes I would send "Hi Joe" with my
> paddles before pressing the insert key to send the exchange.  It took
> several SECONDS for the exchange to start. What's up with that?  Note I
> was operating in full-QSK mode, but I can't see that making a difference.
> 
> 3.  The Packet Spots window was useless.  Follow me (by band) did not
> work, it still showed all bands.  It also showed tons of DX stations.
> I know that SS is a "one band" contest and that only USA/VE and some US
> territories count.  "Mult only" did not work, but I realize that Write
> Log can't guess the multiplier from the call (but could in certain
> exceptional cases like VO1 or KP4).  I ended up just watching the band
> map and the telnet window and hoped I caught what I was looking for.
> 
> 73 - Jim AD1C
> 
> --
> Jim Reisert AD1C, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, http://www.ad1c.us
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