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==Load an objective file== | ==Load an objective file== | ||
| − | + | This option allows you to load a so-called objective file - an ASCII file (maybe self-generated) that has QSO and multiplier targets for each hour of the contest. This is a nice way to integrate a plan into your contest environment to keep yourself motivated. In the old days we used to have a piece of paper on the wall - Win-Test automatically tracks this information for your. | |
==Export an objective file== | ==Export an objective file== | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 5 August 2006
Menu:Tools
Automatic CQ repeat
This option allows you to automatically repeat the CQ call after a certain amount of time if no key was pressed by the operator. This feature works on all modes and simulates the operator pressing the [F1] key after so and so many seconds. So in case of nobody coming back to your CQ, you got nothing to do but wait for the system to start the next.
You may want to use the text commands NORPT or RPT to deactivate and later reactivate that function.
Redefine keyboard keys
On some keyboards it is difficult to reach specific keys. So Win-Test allows you to re-define your keyboard. However, this is done on a 1:1 basis - you cannot put two or three keypresses on a single key.
In the example above you can see how the slash character / is assigned to the umlaut characters which are easy to reach on a German keyboard layout, whereas originally you would have to press Shift-7 to create this character.
Data entry
These functions describe settings that influence data entry to the log entry line.
Exchange guessing
Exchange guessing is a feature of Win-Test that predicts the exchange that is going to be received before your QSO partner actually sends the report. In many contests a fixed piece of information is exchanged like the CQ zone in the CQWW contests, or ITU zone in IARU. This option allows you to select the way Win-Test fills in the exchange:
- pressing the space bar
- automatically
- after timeout
This feature saves you from continuously typing the same information over and again but you better make sure the guessed report is correct before you press the [Enter] key.
Priority
To change bands, you may wish to enter a frequency or band (m) into the callsign field. This option determines how these figures are to be understood by the program:
- Band - take 10,15,20,40,80,160 as a meter band
- Frequency - take the input as a frequency; shorted inputs as kHz.
To make this a little more clear, entering 40 in the first case will switch the band to 40 meters, in the second case will tune your radio to 040 on the current band.
Load an objective file
This option allows you to load a so-called objective file - an ASCII file (maybe self-generated) that has QSO and multiplier targets for each hour of the contest. This is a nice way to integrate a plan into your contest environment to keep yourself motivated. In the old days we used to have a piece of paper on the wall - Win-Test automatically tracks this information for your.
Export an objective file
TODO needs description
Check log
This tool allows you to very if special restrictions of the contest rules have been adhered to in this log. Currently, there is only a single rule, you may select:
- Check if all QSOs made on the multiplier station are actually multipliers. You may want to quote the exceptions (if any) when sending your log to the contest sponsor to avoid massive score reductions.