Greetings wsjt-devel Group,
In the recently released Quick-Start Guide to WSJT-2.0 manual by Joe
Taylor, K1JT dated November 12, 2018 there is a new feature regarding
the ESC key (listed as #7 on page 6) which in my opinion is a very bad idea.
First of all, the ESC key is “all by itself in left field” on the top
left side of the keyboard. Due to its physical location, this key can
be very easily and unintentionally be hit or pressed; especially in the
“heat of the moment” during a contest, working a ATNO or your “Second
Op” (in my case my cat) happens to visit you and strolls across your
keyboard!
In my opinion, any key stroke intended to create such a multi-function
effect like aborting a QSO, clearing the DX Call and selecting Tx6 has
planned by pressing the ESC key; should be very carefully re-examined
before permanently placed into action in wsjt-x 2.0.
Perhaps a much better way to execute this aborting QSO multi-function
feature would be to utilized the Control key plus simultaneously
pressing a letter key, i.e. like pressing the Control (“Ctrl”) key plus
pressing the letter “A”. By doing this fully intentional two keystroke
procedure; this should help prevent errors of unintentionally aborting a
QSO. Additionally, has a fail-safe a drop-down window should appear
asking “do you really want to about this QSO?” and the ability to select
your desired action by selecting a “Yes” or “No” box.
Finally, again in my opinion; the Escape (“Esc”) key should be dead and
non-functional in all wsjt-x software programs because its just too easy
to hit by mistake. If for some reason the need of the Escape key must
be used; then a fail-safe drop-down message should follow allowing the
user to select their desired action.
73, George N2CG
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