[WriteLog] Several annoying problems from ARRL SS CW

[halken]

Re: Packet filtering.  I suggest using CC User (free download from 
VE7CC) as a buffer between the cluster and WL.  It will output spots to 
port 7300 where WL can pick them up.  CC User allows straightforward 
filtering choices without having to know any of the cluster/telnet 
command line commands.  It also will limit - and smooth out - spot 
traffic rate.  I think WL can now handle any spot rate the cluster can 
throw at it, but CC User makes that moot.

As an alternative, or in addition, consider using an alias on the 
cluster during contests.  I also hold the call NN4GG.  If I am running 
assisted I log in as NN4GG, not N4GG.  The cluster filters for NN4GG are 
set up for contesting and I never need to change them.  The cluster 
filters for N4GG are set differently (set up for general DXing).

WRT to the lag coming from paddles back to F keys, I have noticed that 
if I go to setup>ports>CW PTT, just open that window and click "OK" to 
close it, windows will take up to 2 seconds to close the window and will 
leave PTT pulled down (enabled).  Hitting Esc gets me back to receive 
and ready to contest.  It's now a habit - I just do it once, every time 
I launch WL.  It cuts the 100 msec or so lag between F-keys (or 
"enter")  and CW out of the micro-keyer down to so close to zero I can't 
detect it, and seems to speed up return-from-paddles to F-keys.  
Meanwhile, the return-from-paddles lag is still far too long (usually 
but not always).  I believe Wayne has it on his list...

73,
Hal N4GG


On 11/14/2015 9:00 AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> 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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