Re: [IRCA] software suggestion?

[Russ Johnson <radiok3pi@xxxxxxxxx>]

Nick,

This isn't a software solution...but a device that I have found to be
extremely versatile for many timing uses.
Something to consider...

http://www.invisibleclock.com/

Russ Johnson

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:26 AM, Nick Hall-Patch <nhp@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> One thing I find happening too frequently when I'm DXing is that I will
> miss the top of the hour, being intent, it seems, on doing something that
> could be done at any other time, like checking a parallel.
>
> Obviously, I need a timer of some sort, and a PC utilility would fill the
> bill, given that I'm already using the laptop to tune the radios, record
> audio etc etc.   The woods are full of freeware PC utilities that will warn
> you when "time is up", or in my case indicate that the top of the hour is
> nigh.   Has anyone else investigated such timers, and if so, what do you
> suggest?   I don't mind paying for something that is worthwhile, as freeware
> sometimes means spyware....
>
> Thanks.
>
> Nick
>
>
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