[DogParkList] Notes from the Skunkworks
Don Agro
dagro at dogparksoftware.com
Thu Jan 8 13:11:07 EST 2009
Hi Chris,
On 8-Jan-09, at 11:49 AM, EZ Rhino wrote:
> Don, it looks nice. Will we still be able to change the window
> color, etc. in the DXclusters panel?
Umm, I'm not sure that is important to most people. I was thinking it
should look more like a Mac cocoa list.
> As far as contest data entry panel goes, here's a quick list of
> exchange fields that I've seen in the past: Call, SRX, STX, state/
> county, county (state QSO parties), name, power level, year of
> license, and zone # are all things I've seen.
Thanks, I have add them to the list.
> It might be nice to be able to move the order of the fields around,
> i.e., for a certain contest put the fields you use at the top/front
> so you don't have to tab through ten fields to get to the last one
> you need. If I assume correctly, your intent isn't to make this into
> a full blown contest logger,
Correct, Contesters are an important part of the MacLoggerDX customer
base but they account for just under 10% based on dogpark list vs
MacLoggerDX Contest list subscriptions.
> which is fine, while still keeping some basic functionality for
> casual contesters. Right?
Correct.
> Therefore, features like score computation, bandmaps, etc. are
> beyond the scope. The dupe checker is vital of course, and the
> current version does a pretty good job with it.
Yes the only major difference in the first release will be the
alternate Contest data entry panel.
> You may want to consider a simple run rate display and/or Q rate and
> a total number of Q's since the contest began.
This could be done as long as it is not contest specific.
> Another really nice add on would be a voice keyer and regular memory
> keyer. The current version *sort of* does this, but as I recall (I'm
> at work and don't have it in front of me) it isn't implemented so it
> can be used conveniently for use in quick succession (too many
> mouseclicks, no assignment to function keys, etc.)
>
> A way to keep track of multipliers would be real nice; a list of
> states and/or DX entities worked since the contest began would be
> helpful.
>
> It may be too late for the following, but what the hey:
>
> 1) Seeing the DX cluster tab and the log tab at the same time.
> 2) LOTW support; automatic uploading and (more importantly) auto
> downloading from the LOTW server and auto updating of the log. This
> is my
> number 1 upgrade item/gripe with current version.
> 3) DX cluster text is really small. Same with the log text.
> Custom
> sizing would be really nice. (your new screenshots look larger).
Thanks or your input.
73 Don Agro VE3VRW
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