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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:33:43 -0400
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    Steve:

I am almost positive that I have tried this, but will do so again, the next
time I get to the shack computer.

Thanks as always, and best 73 from Tom Behler: kB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: help needed with a small logging software problem


> Tom,
>
> Have you tried maximizing the main window?  In most programs, you can do
> this by pressing Alt-space followed by X.  I'm guessing, but that's
> probably what your XYL is doing with the mouse.
>
> Steve
>
> On Wednesday 8/18/04 10:21 Tom Behler wrote:
>
> >Hi, all.
> >
> >As some of you may remember, I have been using the N3FJP logging software
> >for contest logging.  It actually works pretty well with Jaws 5.0 and
> >Windows XP, but I have one nagging problem that I haven't been able to
> >solve.
> >
> >After I enter the information for my first QSO, Jaws continually starts
> >reading my log operating time second by second.  This information appears
in
> >the lower lefthand corner of the screen, well below the main logging
entry
> >fields.  If my XYL, who is sighted, uses the mouse to drag the main
window
> >down so that the log operating time no longer shows, the problem
disappears.
> >It's almost like she somehow shrinks the screen so the unneeded
information
> >is no longer visible.
> >
> >I'd like to be able to do this independently, if she is not available
when
> >I'm in the middle of a contest.
> >
> >Does anyone have any thoughts on a Jaws command or sequence of key
strokes
> >that might address this problem?
> >
> >I had thought of writing to Scott Davis (N3FJP) himself, but I really
think
> >it's a Jaws issue that he wouldn't know how to resolve.
> >
> >Thanks, and best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

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