Re: [Tlf-devel] Some advantages of networked TLF

[w9ya]

Thanxs for the answers OM es VY 73;

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Bob
w9ya


> Hi Bob,
>
> We never have used the keyboarding feature. The networking helps us in
> several ways:
>
> 1) The database backup is a big feature. We synchronize the database on
> each laptop which eliminates a laptop failure losing data for one
> station. We use old obsolete laptops (7 to 10 years old!) so they may be
>  more prone to failure.
>
> 2) Overall QSO rate is calculated and shown on each laptop.
>
> 3) QSOs from other stations show up on each laptop and that spurs some
> competitive juices between the stations.
>
> 4)  We can be more flexible with assigning band/modes to stations. 40SSB
>  can be on one station now and then be on another station later and dupe
>  checking has no gaps. We operate fairly casually with band/mode
> assignments on Field Day since it not a contest.
>
> 73,
> Fred
> wb5con
>
>
>
>
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> Hey gang;
>
> Other than the ops "keyboarding" each other, since there can only be one
> transmitter per band/mode on Field Day, is there an advantage to
> networking such stuff together for a contest such as Field Day.
>
> I suppose that log backup over the network would be useful, but can't
> that be done easily enough outside of the logging software anyways ?
>
> I am sure I am missing something, but I cannot seem to see the advantage
> during this particular contest/operating activity.
>
> Vy 73;
>
> Bob
> w9ya
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