[WriteLog] Enhancement request - Name window

[Tom Georgens]

Hello Randall

Need one of these in real life as well

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: WriteLog <writelog-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Randy Thompson
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2021 2:31 PM
To: WriteLog at contesting.com
Subject: [WriteLog] Enhancement request - Name window

I am posting this to the reflector to see if there are others who would be
interested or if I am an outlier on this.

During a contest, I often have people call me by name.  It always feels good
to be recognized (we all like to hear our own name).  The problem is that I
am VERY BAD at remembering names.  I always feel guilty when someone calls
me by name, I know I should know theirs, and yet I can't remember it.

I know there is a "friends" file that can be used on RTTY to embed name in a
transmission.  What I would like to see is a similar concept for all modes.
I am suggesting there be a new window that displays the name of the station
in the log window.  The name would come from a separate file (much like SCP
data comes from an accessory file).  If the name file is simple, say with
just callsign and name (tab or comma delimited), it would be easy for people
to create their own name files or download one.

Interested in any comments or if there is another way to accomplish this
that already exists.

Randy K5ZD

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