Sounds like a good strategy, Mike.

Will definitely give it a try.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Mike Barnard
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:11 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Question On Propper Time Recording In A C Log

Sometimes I go to time on and delete the numbers, then shift tab up, and
when I make contact tab to time on, then when done hit enter.
Mike    KD2CDUAt 03:37 PM 3/9/2014, you wrote:
>Hi Tom and All,
>
>All the info we share on AC Log makes me wonder if we should arrange a 
>Skype conference for AC Log users, to ask and hopefully answer questions...
>
>
>On the time issue, I think I will need a detailed example unless you 
>figure it out <smile>.  The Time Off is set when you log the contact, 
>but the Time On is set when you tab into the Time field.  If you take 
>20 minutes to crack the pile up, having tabbed into the Time field, 
>this will cause a 20 minute difference.  This could be an advantage if 
>you want to record the time you are transmitting, but might cause you 
>to miss your LOTW match, as you only have a 15 minute over-lap from when
you work the station.
>
>For my own AC Log layout, I have moved the Date and Time fields further 
>down the tabbing order.  Having them as the second and third fields is 
>fine when you are running the frequency, but is hopeless when you're 
>waiting to work a busy station.  In AC Log, many things are triggered 
>when you tab away from the Callsign field, and so having the Date and 
>Time field second and third can set the time before you are ready.
>
>Sometimes I'm in a pile up for an hour, trying to work an expedition, 
>and I only tab into the Time field when I've worked them!
>
>My field order is Callsign, Name, Power, RST Sent, RST Received, and 
>then Date and Time.  Because my typing is not fluent at the moment, as 
>I injured my finger, I find this works for S&P.
>
>Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
>Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
>www.active-elements.org
>
>For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>Sent: 09 March 2014 13:55
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Question On Propper Time Recording In A C Log
>
>Kelvin:
>
>What I find is that when working W1AW portable stations, my time on 
>stays constant, while my time off either stays constant, or switches to 
>the correct time once I log the contact.
>
>As you know, these are very short contacts, so time on and time off are 
>going to be basically the same, unless, of course, the minute changes 
>during the few seconds of the contact.
>
>I'm just not sure why the time on and time off values don't agree.
>
>I can adjust the time on and time off values manually so that they do 
>correspond in the log, but it seems like that should not be necessary.
>
>Does this help?
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
>Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 8:32 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Question On Propper Time Recording In A C Log
>
>Hi Tom,
>
>Is the time difference plus or minus a few minutes?  Can you give a 
>step by step example.  Off hand, I can only think that time difference 
>is due to AC Log maintaining the initial time, when you first tabbed 
>into the field.  If the QSO is 3 minutes, the time will not be advanced.
>
>Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
>Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
>www.active-elements.org
>
>For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>Sent: 09 March 2014 01:17
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Question On Propper Time Recording In A C Log
>
>Hi, all.
>
>
>
>Now, I guess it's my turn to ask a question regarding A C Log.
>
>
>
>As I am working various W1AW portable stations for the ARRL Centennial 
>Event, I'm noticing a weird problem in A C Log regarding proper 
>recording of QSO times.
>
>
>
>When I did my own W1AW/8 operation two weeks ago, I found that if I 
>tabbed to the time on field, and hit enter, qso times would be properly
recorded.
>
>
>
>However, I'm not finding that to be the case now, when I'm using a new 
>log within A C Log to keep track of the W1AW portable stations I work 
>for the QSO Party event.
>
>
>
>If I hit enter at the time on tab, I often find the time to be 
>incorrectly recorded by several minutes, and have to enter the correct time
manually.
>
>
>
>I can't figure out what might have changed in the software between now, 
>and the time I did my own W1AW operation.
>
>
>
>Is there something I need to double-check in configuration settings, or 
>am I missing a step here?
>
>
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>