[WT-support] Partner Mode - confusion and question

[Tim Duffy K3LR]

FB Olivier.

Thanks for the CW notes. We should be in great shape!

73,
Tim K3LR

Olivier F5MZN wrote:

> Tim Duffy K3LR wrote:
> > Thanks Olivier! REALTIME partner mode will be perfect. Just like CT Partner mode.
> >
> >
> > Will also need to do something about the INSERT and + keys so that it is the exact same
> > action as CT.
> >
> > INSERT in CT for CW advances the cursor to the report field and sends the CALL (who you
> > are working) +  memory F2 (the report message)
> >
> > Also the + key for CW must log the QSO and send memory F3 (the qrz message)
> >
> > I think this is key mapping or is it easier?
> >
> > I hope this is not a problem for WinTest to act the same as CT on CW memories so our
> > operators will not suffer confusion in the heat of the battle!
>
> By default, Win-Test would (will) operate CW exactly the same way than
> CT does, the operators wouldn't even don't see any difference. If any,
> they can customize the messages and the behaviours at their convenience.
> See the url Larry sent to you in the above message for more informations
> on how to changes messages and behaviours using the CW variables.
>
> Vy important:
>
>   - all messages, including INS and + can be modified to fit your needs.
>
>   - if you don't want to send QSOB4 in case of dupe, edit the message in
> INS (SHIFT+INS, or "Options | CW | Modify Standard Message") and remove
> the variable "$QSOB4" from it.
>
> You have several settings the operators should take a look before the
> contest in menus:
>
>   - "Options | CW"
>
>   - "Tools | Intelligent Quick QSL"
>
>   - "Tools | Automatic CQ repeat" (for 160 and 10...)
>
> Of course, every ops are welcome to download the trial version to train
> with before the battle.
>
> I also strongly suggest to activate automatic guessing (it is especially
> interesting from USA because you mainly work DX only) in "Tools | Data
> Entry | Exchange Guessing". That way, you will even practically never
> have to press the SPACE bar...
>
> HTH
>
> 73,
> --
> Olivier / f5mzn