[Ham-Mac] [DogParkList] Mentoring

[Steve Hellyer]

Hi Tom,

I modified the log script to just bring MLDX to front and then lookup  
call from QRZ online. Copy and paste the following into a new  
Applescript and save it in your scripts folder... remember to select  
it in CocoaModem.


tell application "cocoaModem 2.0"
	set myCallVariable to get qsoCall
end tell

tell application "MacLoggerDX"
	activate
	lookup myCallVariable
end tell


Note: you need version 5.02 beta 4 or higher for this to work.  I am  
on beta 6 which is working great.

73
Steve - VA3SPH

On 24-Feb-09, at 10:16 AM, ltrranch at vtc.net wrote:

> Steve,
> 	This information was quite helpful. I do have the AppleScript to  
> log the call, but not the one to do the lookup. Where could I get  
> that one? Thank you for taking the time. Tom N7KCX
>
> On Feb 24, 2009, at 6:37 AM, Steve Hellyer wrote:
>
>> Some thoughts below....
>>
>> On 23-Feb-09, at 1:35 PM, ltrranch at vtc.net wrote:
>>
>>> 	I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to help me  
>>> understand what is happening with the new MacLogger program V5.0  
>>> for Cocoa. I've been following the dialog for the dogparklist. I'm  
>>> a semi techie who would like to learn more about digital  
>>> communication.
>>> 	A little background: I do use and really enjoy using MacLogger in  
>>> SSB contests. I have loaded and used Cocoa modem with a SignalLink  
>>> USB interface with only one PSK contact to date. I use a IC-736  
>>> transceiver with a G5RV antenna and the Blackcat CI-V interface to  
>>> the radio.
>>> 	I thought I'd ask just a few questions to begin with:
>>> 	1. With using 5.0 do you run Cocoa in the foreground and  
>>> MacLogger in the background for logging?
>>
>> Yes this is how I run. To make this one set more integrated I use  
>> an AppleScript to cause MacLoggerDX to lookup the call. This is  
>> linked to the log button in CocoModem.  This way I can highlight a  
>> call sign in Cocoamodem and then press log button to lookup call.  
>> It will bring up MLDX when I can finish adding value for the log  
>> and actually log the call.
>>
>>>
>>> 	2. Is the SignalLink ok or should I switch to the microHam keyer?  
>>> Any pro or cons?
>>
>> I use the SignalLink and it works great. Just make sure you set  
>> receive/send using a even divisible of 96,000 Hz. That would be  
>> 16,000, 32,000, 48,000.  I use 48,000.  There is a issue with some  
>> of Burr-Brown USB chip, and CocoaModem.
>> Complex to write about it here but if you use these setting works  
>> well.
>>
>> MicroHAM is also nice much more expensive. My personal opinion is  
>> that you betting of saving you money to purchase better radio gear  
>> which improve the initial capture and provide better signal  
>> rejection.  (Unless you plan to send CW with computer which  
>> Signalink because of VOX doesn't do well.)
>>
>> Also suggest you use PTT vox setting in cocoamodem because it you  
>> use the CI-V interface the radio's microphone may still be active.   
>> Depends on radio. Test yours.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> 	3. Do I need a CW filter in the transceiver?
>>
>> Cocoamodem already filters to the freq. it is interested in to VERY  
>> high level. However there are times which a nearby strong station  
>> along side a weak station I am trying to decode I use filers to  
>> reduce or eliminate the strong station. This can be notch filter,  
>> Narrow radio DSP or engage a filter.  There is a bit of an art to  
>> using these filters in these situation. :-)
>> Otherwise I leave filter off. Note: There is a tableview button  
>> which will decode up to 21 PSK conversations from 0 to 3000 hz.  
>> Nice for viewing who chatting in a given freq. range.  If you have  
>> filters on radio you can use that feature.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> 	Will start with these questions. Thanks Tom N7KCX
>>> 	
>>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Good questions Tom.
>>
>> 73
>> Steve - VA3SPH
>>
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