Hi, all.

I fully realize that this could be a duplicate post, from last night, but I 
had to re-do my Outlook Express e-mail account late last week, and I'm not 
totally sure things are behaving as they should.

As you'll see below, I had an interesting experience when trying to 
configure the newest N3FJP software upgrade for the CQ WPX SSB contest 
earlier this week-end, and I was curious if anyone using the software with 
Windows XP had a similar experience and was able to create any solutions to 
the problems I encountered.

Again, see below for more details.

Happy Easter to all.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "blind hams list" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:09 PM
Subject: Quick note on N3FJP logging software upgrades


> Hi, all.
>
> Just a quick note here while the grandkids are in bed and before old 
> grandpa here hits the sack:
>
> Last night, before the CQ WPX contest, I ttried installing the latest 
> version of the N3FJP logging software for that contest.  It is version 
> 3.0, and is supposed to be compatible with windows XP, but also Windows 7 
> and 8.
>
> What I found was rather interesting and disturbing.
>
> When attempting to install and configure the software, the field labels 
> spoken by Jaws, and those that actually appear on the screen did not 
> correspond.
>
> In fact, oftentimes, I found myself getting lost in the fields without 
> really knowing where I was and what to do.
>
> I had my sighted XYL help me get through the first set-up screen, but when 
> it came to activating rig interface and voice navigation, I continued to 
> have problems.
>
> The updated software is supposedly in the new Windows c.net framework, 
> which is supposed to be compatible with Windows 7 and 8.
>
> As you may recall, my current logging computer is a Dell Lattitude  600, 
> and my operating system is Windows XP.  I'm using Jaws 13 with this setup.
>
> I tried explaining this problem to Scott (N3FJP), but understandably, he 
> doesn't have much of a clue as to what I'm talking about, or how to remedy 
> it.
>
> As a result of this problem, I went back and installed the older version 
> of the CQ WPX software (version 2.8), and everything went without a hitch.
>
> My biggest concern, of course, is that as time goes on, the older versions 
> of the software will become less and less useful, with contest logging 
> changes, etc., so I thought I would bring this to the attention of the 
> group.
>
> If anyone wants to try to download and install version 3.0 to try things 
> for yourself and help figure out where the problems lie, that would be 
> appreciated by more than just me, I'm sure.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>