[WriteLog] Enhancement request - Name window

[Jamie Dupree]

I use the friends file on phone which works automatically with my recorded voice files.  I always seem to add a couple of names each contest where someone says hello to me by name, or when I realize I should say hello to them (like CQ160 SSB with K5ZD).

 It is a nice personal touch.  Since I can't talk, the friends file is my best way to personalize the voice files exchange and make people think there's a live voice from my QTH.  

Luckily before my voice stopped working, I had recorded dozens and dozens of names with "Thanks Ed," "Thanks Randy," etc. for the NAQP contests.  It works great.

73 NS3T
On Saturday, March 13, 2021 Ed W0YK <ed at w0yk.com> wrote:
I've used the Friends.ini file a few times in RTTY and like it.  My name file is pretty large now.I'd want it to work the same way in CW.  Not sure about SSB where I guess I'd have to record a *.wave file for each unique name.73,Ed W0YK
-------- Original message --------From: Randy Thompson <k5zd at outlook.com> Date: 3/13/21  11:31  (GMT-08:00) 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_______________________________________________WriteLog mailing listWriteLog at contesting.comhttp://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/writelogWriteLog on the web:  http://www.writelog.com/
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