[WT-support] ARRL CW Problem

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Nick,

Let me explain.  On the setup panel, one would select the *initial* station
type from a drop-down list, with RUN1 being the default value for *new*
files.
Hopefully when computer #2 is set up, people will naturally set the station
type to RUN2 at the same time that they enter the station name "STN2".  Many
people already assume that this takes care of everything today, since the
prompt says simply "Station: STN1" rather than "Station Name:" or "Station
Type".  The prompt is too ambiguous and can easily be misinterpreted by
intelligent people who have read the manual, as we have already seen.

Then later during the contest, typing RUN1 or RUN2 would affect the value on
*both* the current data entry screen *and* the configuration screen.  It
just changes the value in the WTB file, same as changing a CW message.  Next
time you open the file (REOPEN), you would see the last-used station type in
the display, which may now be different the original value that was selected
when that computer was set up.

So, it works just like it works today.  The only difference is that you
finally get to SEE the station ID displayed on the configuration screen,
which would automatically prompt most people to think about setting it
before continuing.

No message box is necessary.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Feb 19, 2008 11:53 AM, Nick J. Sinanis F5VIH/SV3SJ <f5vih at free.fr> wrote:

> Bob,
>
> this implies either reduced flexibility or inconsistency.
>
> It is often necessary to change the station type from RUN to MULT during
> a contest (equipment fails and station rearrangement is often quickly
> required) using the keyboard commands. It is always necessary when the
> station is arranged to move the RUN station type. It is good to preserve
> this.
>
> Having the station type fixed in the contest configuration screen will
> either mean inconsistency when commands RUN RUN1 MULT etc are typed or a
> restart of wintest will required (precisely at the turmoil of
> rearranging things after a failure). I am sure the manual will be to
> blame when the wintest restart gets missed.
>
> 73 Nick
>
>
> Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> > On second thought, since designating station type is so important in
> > the M/S and M2 categories, I think it makes more sense to add a new
> > drop-down box next to the bottom of the contest configuration screen
> > <http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/New_Log#Step_2:_Setup_your_log>, right
> > next to station name:
> >
> >    Station:  STN1   Station Type:  RUN1 (new drop-down listbox)
> >    x Enable time distribution across the network
> >
> > Then it would be intuitive to most everyone without having to read
> > about the RUN1 and RUN2 commands in the manual.
> >
> > It really belongs on this log setup screen, don't you agree?
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> > On Feb 19, 2008 10:35 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net
> > <mailto:n6tv at arrl.net>> wrote:
> >
> >     On Feb 19, 2008 1:21 AM, Laurent HAAS - F6FVY <f6fvy at free.fr
> >     <mailto:f6fvy at free.fr>> wrote:
> >
> >         This is one of the reasons, among others, why we can't (and we
> >         don't
> >         want to) "force" any setting.
> >
> >
> >     OK, how about a simple pop-up message with an [OK] button that
> >     displays when you first open a new M2 log:  "Before logging any
> >     QSOs, be sure to type 'RUN1' or 'RUN2' to designate the station
> type".
> >
> >     73,
> >     Bob, N6TV
> >
> >
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