[Logic] Another problem with F6

[Arthur Tan]

Hi Mel,

>From Mel <mel.martin@axare.mail.net> on Sep 20, 2003:

> When pressing F6 to set the start time of a QSO... If "replaces" the
> RST sent/received with 599/599 regardless of what you have type
> in...
>
> It doesn't really make sense to "preset" RST Rcvd... But typically
> while waiting to work a station I will enter RST sent... Actually
> "RST to be sent" ;-)

Turn off "Default RS(T) to 59(9)" under Log->Setup.

The rest are very interesting and good suggestions (although F5 is
already mapped to Log->Setup if you have your LOG screen active).  I
agree that the goal is and should be to minimize usage of the mouse
and keystrokes when logging.




> This touches on the whole QSO entry process... So allow we to offer
> an opinion from one who hasn't used Logic for long... But has
> designed programs for a long time...
>
> The objective when entering QSO's is to make it as simple as
> possible...  With as few keystrokes as possible... And using ONE
> hand as much as possible... The other one is on the key or dial...
>
> We should not have use the mouse... We should not have to use
> keystrokes like Cntl-N
>
> I would suggest something along the lines of:
>
> You see something Interesting...
>
> F5 --- grabs the current spot
> This will load callsign to the log and set rig frequency, mode, AND
> WIDTH... Presently on some Icoms it puts the rig in CW wide
> mode... Not good...
>
> The DX responds...
> F6 --- sets the Start time... Doesn't clobber anything you have
> entered or corrected...
>
> Done...
> F7 saves
>
> Either New QSO...
> F8
>
> Or go back to frequency before jumping on spot
> F9 or something... Doesn't matter here... Not in a hurry any more...
>
> Another mouse avoiding suggestion...
> Shortcut keys to jump to for RST / Name / Qth would also be
> handy... Ie shift-ctl-R RST received, shift-ctl-N Name, shift-ctl-Q
> or maybe a simple 2 sequential keys... F12 = go to... F12 then R
> RST... F12 then N Name... Etc...
>
> Mel...
> VE2DC