[CW] Hard to Find Morse Products

Mon Mar 31 09:39:21 EDT 2014

Wooops  .  DXLabs doesnt work on Linux, unless you have one of the 
programs that lets you run windows programs on Linux, which I believe 
several users do.

> D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <mailto:n1ea at arrl.net>
> Sunday, March 30, 2014 11:37 PM
>
> N6KB Ken has a great idea. A button to instantly start a contest log!
>
> I've done that many times, I start a few contacts only to discover 
> that I like this contest and I want to play contester for s while.
>
> Great idea!
>
> 73
>
> DR
>
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> Ken Brown <mailto:ken.d.brown at hawaiiantel.net>
> Sunday, March 30, 2014 11:32 PM
>
> That has been my experience too. And when you find a logging program 
> that is nice for daily QSOs, and perhaps keeping track of DXCC or 
> other awards, it is no good for a contest. I'd really like to find a 
> program that work well for all purposes. Sometimes I don't plan on 
> being in a contest, and start making QSOs in one. It would really be 
> nice to just click on the "contest mode" button, and be able to start 
> a contest log.
>
> DE N6KB
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> D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <mailto:n1ea at arrl.net>
> Sunday, March 30, 2014 11:24 PM
>
> I'm making a conversion between paper logbooks and computer logbooks.
>
> Paper seems to survive better but it's difficult to find last QSO but 
> it's easier to add notes.
>
> Most of the log books are designed for contests which is fine but 
> contests for me are secondary these days.  Years ago I had a list of 
> contests I'd operate it: ARRL DX, CQ WWDX, Massachusetts QSO party, W1 
> QSO party, ARRL Sweepstakes, and the annual FOC Marathon in January.
>
> Is there a logging program that's setup like a paper logbook?
>
> Just enter a call and the date, time and frequency get entered, tab 
> over for RST, QTH, tab again for name, and tab again for comments.  
> Now that would be perfect.
>
> Some of these CW operators are fascinating people.
>
> However, it's much more fun reading old paper logbooks.  I read about 
> Bill Eitel, Art Collins, Al Kahn who were radio manufacturers.  I read 
> about them in my logbooks.
>
> 73
>
> David
>
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> Joe V31JP <mailto:v31jp1957 at gmail.com>
> Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:53 PM
> GE, Dave.
>
> Taking a short break from the shop.
>
> Yes, K1EL's Winkeyer USB will run as a stand alone keyer.  Until I can 
> afford a second one, mine travels in my computer bag
> up to and back from Texas.
>
>
>
> D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <mailto:n1ea at arrl.net>
> Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:39 PM
>
> Sometimes it is very difficult to find stuff on the internet.
>
> I found this which looks very interesting.
>
> A code practice oscillator but what makes it very interesting to me is 
> the pure sine wave audio and the ability to link two or more together 
> with two wires and send between units (or stations).
>
> http://k1el.tripod.com/CPO.html
>
> What I didn't know was the K1EL Winkeyer will work on more than Windows.
>
> I've been avoiding it because of the name because I don't use Windows.
>
> What a peer name!
>
> Does anyone have a collection of links even if they don't just have CW 
> links?
>
> I found out today that the Texas Bug Catcher is back in manufacture.
>
> Here's a great page on Texas bug catchet and later the Tarheel 
> screwdriver antenna, and a few links including how to build a bug 
> catcher antenna for $20.00 at the bottom.
>
> https://frrl.wordpress.com/2009/03/15/the-tarheel-screwdriver-antenna-one-up-on-the-texas-bug-catcher/
>
> The real bug catcher is here. Harry Allen from Caddo Mills, Texas 
> between Rouse City and Rockwall, TX on the eastern side of man made 
> Lake Ron Hubbard.
>
> http://www.mtcradio.com/antennas/
>
> MTC Radio is selling them for him exclusively.
>
> Good to have them back.
>
> Any place to get a dit buffer for bugs?  Or a zero beater for us tone 
> deaf guys.  I like a separate tone when sending and receiving, so I'm 
> hopeless.
>
> Add some interesting links please.
>
> 73
>
> David
> N1EA
>
>
>
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