[WT-support] Suggestion for change to the way [Shift-F10] works, plus beam heading by zone

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

One of the nice features of Win-Test that I recently discovered is the "Search
for worked multipliers<http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Menu:Windows#Search_for_Worked_Multipliers>"
window:  [Shift-F10].  You can type a multiplier (zone, state, ARRL section,
etc.) in the callsign field, then press [Shift-F10] to display a list of
everyone you have worked in that multiplier, sorted by band.

Suggestion:  instead of typing exchange data in the callsign field, which
seems unnatural, wouldn't it be better to type the exchange data in the
zone/state/section field, then press [Shift-F10] to perform the search?
Then you wouldn't have to erase junk from the callsign field and retype it
in the exchange field, if you decide to actually work the guy.  You could
also type partial callsign data in the call field (which would be ignored by
[Shift-F10]), and pre-enter the exchange data that you've already copied
into the right field, then press [Shift-F10] to do the multiplier search.

In sum:  keep callsign data in the callsign field, and exchange data in the
exchange fields, and have Shift-F10 look at the exchange fields.

A related suggestion:  if you type zone "29" in the zone field and hit space
bar, with nothing in the callsign field, it would be nice if the beam
heading to zone 29 would be displayed at the bottom of the "Check Country"
window, to help you get your beam pointed in the right direction before you
figure out the callsign.

73,
Bob, N6TV
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