[Cwo] creating a WriteLog module
k6rb at baymoon.com
k6rb at baymoon.com
Sun Jun 12 09:03:40 PDT 2011
Pat,
It was interesting that even when I tried to replicate what I did that
first time, I could not get the program to give me duplicate mults. Very
weird. As for the numbering sequence, don't worry about that. I have that
happen all the time with SO2R and WriteLog. If you queue someone up on a
second band and for some reason go back to the run band, the queued up
second-band field will have a serial number appended to it. So, when you
skip it and call the run band guy, he'll get an out-of-sequence serial
number. No biggee. And, as for the 10-letter limit, that's no problem,
either. Anyone who sends a name with more than 10 letters is not seriously
playing in this contest.
But, the redundant mult thing could be an issue, if it recurs. I'm going
to try some more tests, today, and see if I can get it to hiccup. If not,
I'm not sure what to recommend. It won't affect adjudication, because the
adjudication software will do its on score accounting. But, it will give
people a false claimed score.
Rob K6RB
> Rob,
> You definitely found a bug with that first log. I will take a look at it
> and find the problem.
> PC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob
> To: Pat Cain KØPC ; Alan Maenchen
> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 6:42 PM
> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>
>
> Pat,
>
> I ran two quick tests just now (see attached). In the first one, the
> program gave me a second mult for N3JT and for K2VCO on a different
> band. That's not correct. When I tried it a second time (see attached),
> it operated properly (e.g. only gave me one mult per new callsign). I'm
> going to try repeating what I did in the first test and see if I can get
> it to do that again. Stay tuned.
>
> Rob K6RB
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Pat Cain KØPC
> To: Alan Maenchen
> Cc: k6rb at baymoon.com
> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:18 AM
> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>
>
> Hi Alan,
>
> I finished the CW Open module for WriteLog (it rained yesterday). I
> have tested it and I think it is solid but I would like someone else
> to look at it before it is released publicly. The installer is
> attached, it should work with WinXP through Win7. Feel free to share
> it among a few other testers.
>
> Let me know if you have any issues.
>
> 73, Pat K0PC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan Maenchen
> To: Pat Cain KØPC
> Cc: k6rb at baymoon.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 2:37 PM
> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>
>
> Thanks Pat!
>
> Let me know if I can help in any way. I'm a hardware engineer, not a
> software type; but I have friends :-)
> 73, Alan AD6E
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Pat Cain KØPC <k0pc at arrl.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Alan,
>
> I have a good start on the module. The only thing I really have
> left is to handle the Callsign as Multiplier feature. WriteLog
> would prefer to use the name as a multiplier but I think I will be
> able to persuade it. I already created the installer so as soon as
> I get the multiplier working correctly it will be available for
> testing.
>
> I should have a version for testing in the next couple of weeks. I
> will send it to you when it is ready.
>
> PC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan Maenchen
> To: Pat Cain KØPC
> Cc: k6rb at baymoon.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:25 AM
> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>
>
> Hi Pat,
>
> It's been a few weeks. We're wondering how this is going.
> Do you need any help testing?
>
> 73, Alan AD6E
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM, Pat Cain KØPC <k0pc at arrl.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi guys,
>
> I looked at the rules for the CW Open and it seems pretty
> straight forward. I can create a WriteLog module for you and
> do my part to keep N1MM at bay. I will let you know when I
> have something for you to try out.
>
> 73,
> Pat K0PC
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <k6rb at baymoon.com>
> To: <k0pc at arrl.net>
> Cc: <ad6e at arrl.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 3:32 PM
> Subject: creating a WriteLog module
>
>
>
>
> Pat,
>
> We remember that you were the one who created that super
> module for NCCC
> Sprint. The CW Operators club (CWops; www.cwops.org) is
> sponsoring a CW
> contest in August called the CW OPEN
> (www.cwops.org/cwopen.html). There is
> tremendous interest worldwide, so far, but one critical
> element that we
> can't control is support on popular contest logging
> programs.
>
> A lot of the prospective players have WriteLog and are
> already asking us
> if there is a CWO module. There is a CWT (also our
> twice-monthly short
> contest) module for WriteLog, done by N9OH, but it is buggy
> and kind of
> thrown together.
>
> I was wondering if you would be willing to create a CWO
> module for
> WriteLog, as you did for NCCC Sprint? Most of us are
> programming neophytes
> who quake at the prospect of trying to create one. You, on
> the other hand,
> are a known WL module creator.
>
> Pat, we're getting desparate. The party invitations are out,
> but we're not
> sure the caterer can deliver the food, so to speak.
>
> CWops began as an idea by about 10 operators in November of
> 2009 and was
> launched in January 2010. It grew from about 200 initial
> members to nearly
> 900 members, worldwide. This contest is going to get a lot
> of attention,
> and you have a chance to be the "hero" who makes it possible
> for
> WriteLoggers, like me, to use what I'm familiar with instead
> of having to
> download and learn N1MM.
>
> What say, Pat?
>
> 73,
>
> Al, AD6E (contest manager); and Rob, K6RB (assistant
> manager)
>
>
>
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