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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 9 Aug 2011 16:30:21 -0400
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    Barb:

I've made sure my screen was maximized, but no joy.

I will try the insert tab key combination when I get my laptop back.

Thanks and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barbara Lombardi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: Does anyone else have this problem with the N3FJP logging 
software?


> Haven't had trouble with the first character as described.  Was going to
> suggest maximizing the screen.  Or press insert tab together see if it 
> reads
> right.  Just a thought.  Havent noticed that problem.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:44 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Does anyone else have this problem with the N3FJP logging
> software?
>
>    Dave:
>
> I don't think so, but I don't want to swear by that last statement.
>
> I am currently having problems with the laptop that contains the N3FJP
> logging software, so can't try it right now.
>
> However, once I get the laptop back from the shop, I'll give it a try and
> let you know.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Simpson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:36 AM
> Subject: Re: Does anyone else have this problem with the N3FJP logging
> software?
>
>
>> Tom,
>> I agree that we want to be able to know what we've entered. I am
>> curious to know, though, if you remember whether removing JAWS in fact
>> solved the problem.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:01 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Does anyone else have this problem with the N3FJP logging
>> software?
>>
>>    Dave:
>>
>> Please let me know what you are able to try, and if it resolves the
>> issue with the N3FJP contest logging software.
>>
>> Scott seems willing to work with us if the problem is on his end, but
>> my theory is that it may be a Jaws issue of some sort.
>>
>> I have tried your suggestion of removing Jaws, and just working with
>> Kimberlee's wave files, but the problem with that approach is that you
>> can't
>>
>> edit your entries as you create them if needed.
>>
>> This problem is indeed frustrating at times, so a good solution or
>> work-around would be very much appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Simpson" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 8:55 AM
>> Subject: Re: Does anyone else have this problem with the N3FJP logging
>> software?
>>
>>
>>> Hi Tom,
>>> Thank you so much for the sanity check. I appreciate your taking the
>>> time to respond. Howard and a few others have also given me feedback
>>> and suggestions, all of which I appreciate. It's great to have this
>>> list for this kind of problem-solving. The one thing I have noticed
>>> is that I have the problem with the contest logs, but I don't think
>>> I've experienced it with the general AC Logger. So, maybe that would 
>>> give
> Scott a clue.
>>> I may not have a chance for a couple of days to try some other
>>> screen-readers, or to just use the N3FJP-XYL wave files without one,
>>> but, when I do, I'll certainly get back to the list with my findings.
>>> And, if I have anything of value to pass on to Scott, I'll do that,
>>> too.
>>> Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer and get in a little more
>>> camping.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> dave
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:48 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Does anyone else have this problem with the N3FJP
>>> logging software?
>>>
>>>        David:
>>>
>>> I am a Jaws user, and have experienced exactly this same problem with
>>> many of the N3FJP programs.
>>>
>>> I have asked Scott Davis about it, and he is at a loss for an
>>> explanation.
>>>
>>> I have tried the various solutions you have suggested, with no luck
>>> either.
>>>
>>> If you or anyone succeed in solving this issue, please let us all
>>> know because, as you say, it can be a bit of a pain when in the heat
>>> of a contest.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David Simpson" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 9:28 PM
>>> Subject: Does anyone else have this problem with the N3FJP logging
>>> software?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi.
>>>>
>>>>                I use the AC Log, Field Day log, and, today, for the
>>>> first time, I used the North American QSO Party (NAQP) logging
>>>> software from N3FJP. I notice that, at least with the Field Day and
>>>> NAQP versions, the first character I type in a field doesn't always
>>>> show up. I can only be sure the whole name or section is there, if I
>>>> go back and read the field a second time--not great when you're in a
>>>> contest. I suspect it's some kind of timing issue, since it's
>>>> intermittent. Has anyone else seen this? I should mention that I
>>>> first experienced this on Field Day, two years ago. Since then, I've
>>>> seen the problem on three laptops, over three versions of JAWS, and
>>>> on Windows XP and Windows 7. I have tried varying the "Appearance"
>>>> options, turning off the Wave file voice prompts that are optional,
>>>> and eliminating the task bar. I've also made sure the screen was
>>>> maximized.
>>>>
>>>>                Just writing this out to all of you has made me think
>>>> I should try it with another screen reader, like SAToGo and NVDA, to
>>>> see if I get the same results.
>>>>
>>>>                Thanks for any thoughts on this.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>
>>
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