Tom

If you have one of the call sign databases activated it can add location and name info automatically. 

73

Scott
ZL1CHM / N0HOK
Auckland New Zealand

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On 27/01/2014, at 10:11 AM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Again Tom,
> 
> If you want to enter names, just move the name field up the tabbing order
> list below the Time on field.  You then enter the callsign press tab or
> space to the Time on field, and another tab will put you on the name field.
> 
> As Lloyd says, N1MM would be a better option, but it would be a much steeper
> learning curve to get it set up from scratch for just a couple hours
> operating <smile>.
> 
> 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 Kelvin Marsh
> Sent: 26 January 2014 21:02
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: A C Log Question
> 
> Hi Tom,
> 
> You don't mention if you have the radio connected to the PC and the log, but
> if you do, all the frequency, band, and mode data will be entered
> automatically.  If you give 59 reports to everyone, this can be defaulted in
> AC Log too.
> 
> As to hiding fields, yes you can, very easily, but I've found that just
> changing the tabbing order is as good, and you can still get to fields even
> though they might need lots more tabs.  
> 
> In a way, you want  to make AC Log behave much more like a contest logger.
> Here is what I would do, and I think the info is sound, but I suggest you
> try it <smile>.
> 
> In AC Log, you enter the callsign and then always need to tab to the Time On
> field, to make the record 'live'.  Then press Enter to log it.
> 
> So, to reduce the needed Tab presses, go to Settings, then to the 'Edit
> Fields Displayed and Tab Order' dialog.  Tab to the tabbing order list of
> fields, arrow down to Time On, then tab to the Up button, and press the
> spacebar 6 or 7 times.  Shift tab back to the tabbing order list, and Time
> On will be at the top.  Find and press the Done button.
> 
> You will now be able to enter a callsign, hit tab once to the Time On field,
> and all the other fields will be defaulted, apart from the RST fields.
> 
> Next you need to decide if you want to default all reports to 59, or enter
> true reports.  Personally, I would default to 59 for this operation.
> 
> Whatever you decide, you need to go back into the Tabbing Order dialog, and
> move up the RST Sent and RST Rec fields up to the top of the tabbing order
> list, above the Time On field you moved previously.
> 
> Now, when you enter the callsign and press tab, you will move to  the RST
> Sent field, then the RST Rec, and then the Time ON.  If you want to input a
> true RST each time, this is how you do it.  If you always want the RST to be
> defaulted, Go back to the Settings pulldown and arrow down to 'RST Settings
> and Defaults'.  Hit enter and arrow down to 'Leap Over RST Fields and
> AutomaTically Enter Defaults' and press Enter to check it.
> 
> Now, when you enter a callsign and press Tab, the RST fields will be leapt
> over and 59 added, and you will be on the Tim On field.  Just press Enter to
> log the QSO, and everything else is defaulted and taken from the radio. 
> 
> 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: 26 January 2014 19:37
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: A C Log Question
> 
> Hi, everyone.
> 
> 
> 
> As many of you know, I have signed up to represent Michigan in the W1AW/8
> ARRL Centennial QSO Party on Saturdaay:  February 22.  I will be running
> 40-meter SSB from 4 to 6 p.m. Eastern time on that day.
> 
> 
> 
> I now need to begin seriously working on logging for the event, and think it
> makes the most sense to go with the N3FJP AC log software, since I already
> have that program.  The software also readily converts your log file into
> ADIF format, which the league requires.
> 
> 
> 
> My first step will be to download and install the latest version of A C Log,
> which I hope to do yet today.
> 
> 
> 
> I have been spending a lot of time e-mailing back and forth with various
> other Michigan participants, and they all recommend making the logging
> process as simple as possible so that you have the fewest amount of data
> entry fields to tab through in the log.  This really makes sense, since I
> will need to use Jaws or the N3FJP wave files to tell me where I am.
> 
> 
> 
> For their records, the League will require call, date, time, band, and mode
> for each contact.  All of these data fields exist in A C Log, and are
> accessed via the tab key.
> 
> 
> 
> But, I really will only need to enter the calls of the stations I work as
> new information for each contact, once my frequency set-up for split
> operation is established.
> 
> 
> 
> Is there a way to hide data fields, so I don't have to tab through all of
> the fields in the software unnecessarily?
> 
> 
> 
> I'm sure the answer is buried somewhere in the program documentation, but
> perhaps someone here knows the answer already.
> 
> 
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
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