Hi Tom,

I think it is also easier to type the call as you hear it in answer 
to your CQ and let the software send it out.  It makes calling CQ 
more appealing.

At 04:41 PM 12/15/2013, you wrote:
>Dave:
>
>I'll definitely keep you posted on my decision.
>
>I just find it easier to use the function keys on the computer keyboard,
>rather than those on the TS480 or TS590, which is what makes some sort of a
>keyer necessary.
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Dave Basden
>Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 11:31 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: 10 meter contest so far
>
>Hi Tom,
>
>I just use the keyer and memories in my TS-480.  I will be interested to
>find what you finally settle on  to interface with the N3FJP software.
>
>73,
>
>Dave, W7OQ
>
>At 06:56 PM 12/14/2013, you wrote:
> >Hey, Dave.
> >
> >Since you worked Steve who was doing CW, I need to ask:  What keyer do
> >you use to send CW with the N3FJP logging software?
> >
> >I'm looking for something to replace the W1GEE serial CW interface that
> >I have been using for a number of years, since I'm now having some
> >problems with it.
> >
> >Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: For blind ham radio operators
> >[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> >On Behalf Of Dave Basden
> >Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 9:49 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: 10 meter contest so far
> >
> >I also spent several hours on ten today, but the only list member I
> >hworked was Steve.  I seemed to have a pipeline into MN and TX, but
> >worked all the 1's, 2,s, MD and PA, most of the 4's and 5's, 6, ID, OR,
> >and WA in the 7's, and OH and MI in the 8's.  I got all the 9's, but CO
> >was too close.  I did get AK and HI along with BA, Bu, JA, 3W1,and UA0.
> >I managed several Atlantic/Caribbean islands along with several in Mexico
>and South America.
> >I worked almost all Canadian provinces.  I won't have much time
> >tomorrow, so that's probably it for this year.  It was lot's of fun
> >though and the N3FJP Ten Meter pContest rogram worked beautifully.
> >It's really a pleasure to use.
> >
> >73 and GL to all in the remaining hours.
> >
> >Dave, W7OQ
> >
> >At 05:18 PM 12/14/2013, you wrote:
> > >Hi, all.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Well, I spent a number of hours on the 10-meter contest today, and
> > >have
> > >185 qsos in the log so far.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Did mainly CW, but a good share of SSB as well.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Mostly S and P, but did some C Q ing on CW.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >I found conditions to be quite variable with a real lull in the early
> > >to mid afternoon.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Best contacts so far were Australia and Japan on phone, and New
> > >Zealand on CW.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >So far, I've only been using 100 watts, but may get brave and turn
> > >the amp on tomorrow.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Have sure learned a lot about the quirks of 10 meters.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >At one point, I was working dx, and the next minute, Wisconsin and
> >Michigan.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >