Where does one get the macro strips or macro keypads ? This looks kinda cool
! could be used for a myriad of tasks.
Thanks....Randy N1KWF
----- Original Message -----
From: "K6VVA - KP2CW" <eric@hilding.com>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 3:48 AM
Subject: [WriteLog] 1 pix > 1000 words
> I've re-threaded my most recent post about SSB messages, and appreciated
> the responses.
>
> Several previous direct emails about my overall "Crusade" for a higher
> percentage of NON-Robotic alternative voice-keying confirmed that there
are
> indeed a few on the planet who have actually grasped the concept of what
> this is all about.
>
> Suggestion: Look at the following pix & then come back and "let's talk":
>
> http://www.k6vva.com/lcmcc
>
> After returning from Visalia on Sunday, once again my voice went out due
to
> a weird form of Laryngitis, which is what prompted the whole issue of
going
> beyond-robotic-voice-keying when I couldn't speak for almost the whole
> month of December, and couldn't operate SSB in the 10m contest. Had the
SS
> been this coming weekend, I would be screwed.
>
> As I've said before, this is NOT for everyone...it is:
>
> 1. For those who, for whatever reason (cold, flu, Laryngitis or whatever),
> still want to operate an SSB contest WITHOUT HAVING TO SPEAK, and yet do
> NOT want to sound like a #&^! "robot" with callsigns & serial numbers.
>
> 2. For those who want to bride the gap between #&^! "robotism" and fully
> automated voice-keying until the real whiz bang super-technology can be
> cost effectively implement in the Ham Contesting realm.
>
> 3. For those want to substantially reduce operator fatigue in SSB
contests,
> while at-the-same-time improve efficiency...and NOT wear out their voices.
>
> 4. For those who recognize the benefits of pushing ONE Macro Button for a
> myriad of functions instead of "ALT + Somekey, CTRL + Somekey, etc.), and
> do NOT want to clog up your computer with TSR's or other WinDOZE
> Gremlins. These Macros work completely INDEPENDENTLY. On CW, specific CW
> messages can be programmed directly into the keys and NO software
"message"
> spaces are needed. Changing bands, changing rigs, etc. can all be done
> with ONE BUTTON...color coded for type of functionality. The Macro keys
> can be instantly re-programmed. Velcro'd at an angle above the keyboard,
I
> can quickly substitute pre-programmed key strips for different contests in
> seconds.
>
> 4. For those who want to venture into the realm of more
> Automation-Automation-Automation in general.
>
> Until you've been unable to speak and desire to work an SSB contest, what
> this is all about probably won't register with you. That's OK.
>
> I Beta Tested v1.0 (partial functionality) as KP2CW in the ARRL CW DX
> Contest. Notwithstanding my "Operator QLF" since this was the 1st major
> contest I had done in 30 years, I could NOT have made the 4,600 QSOs I did
> without it, because I was in a fog most of the time due to sleep
> deprivation even before the contest started.
>
> The need for separate keys for MORE than "10" SSB messages was born out of
> past experience in the SS ... and to do more "Automation" ... FD, SS, or
> whatever, MORE than "10" SSB message memories in WriteLog or any other
> Contest Logger are necessities.
>
> But once again, one must be able to fully grasp what this is really all
> about...and the "WHY" of the need for individual exchange component
> messages like in SS:
>
> 1. Your Number?
> 2. Your Call?
> 3. Your Precedence?
> 4. Your Check?
> 5. Your Section? (a/k/a "QTH")
>
> Too many times a request may only need be made for ONE of these, and NOT
> the whole exchange. One color-coded section with BOLD PRINT on the
> backlighted keys makes it simple-simple-simple. No "memorizing"
> necessary...only a few "Test Drives" before you can "Rock 'n Roll".
>
> But once again, this is NOT for everyone....only those who want to go
> "beyond...into the future", and NOT be screwed from working an SSB contest
> if you have no voice, and want to reduce the degree of "robotism" :-)
>
> Perhaps the pix will help more to "catch the vision".
>
> 73...
>
> Rick, K6VVA - KP2CW (Trustee)
>
>
>
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