Re: [Xlog-discussion] idea for usability

[Eric S. Johansson]

Joop Stakenborg wrote:

 > first of all, thanks for your ideas.
> Right now, the log program merely records frequency, mode and signal 
> strength instead of controlling the radio. I guess your ideas would 
> require a major rewrite (if I understand correctly what you are saying) 
> and exchange of data between xdx (you are talking about spots, I guess 
> you mean dx-spots) and xlog.

It wouldn't necessarily need a major rewrite for xlog.  One possibility 
would be for reworking just xdx or its equivalent to work with some form 
of heavily hacked upon mouse to be a dedicated pseudo dial and 
text-to-speech.  Then xlog would only need an interface to be told to 
log the rig frequency and given call sign.

> I have a rather long TODO list, but it won't hurt adding your wished to 
> this list...

you aren't the only one.  Still trying to finish camram (hybrid 
sender-pays antispam system) and I just invented a significant 
improvement to sled focuser for telescopes and need to build a 
prototype, and quite frankly I haven't been on the air in months and I 
would like to play with radio one of these days.

speaking of DX spots, why hasn't anybody else pointed out that the same 
technology could be used for affinity groups such as spots for mfsk, 
throb, various nets, etc. or even just a simple "I am here" so your 
friends can find you.  In such a system, xlog could update automatically 
a spots server with your rig settings every time you change frequency or 
X minutes so your spot won't vanish from the site.

Turns out that the same approach could be useful even for VHF mobile. 
Obviously the user interface would need work for mobile environment but 
it could let you know what repeaters had passive listeners so that you 
increase the chance of making a contact when you're driving around in 
off hours and all you have is 2 m/440 FM  note: here in the states, 
repeaters are dead usually except during rush hour.

---eric


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