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 <n...@ieee.org> 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 > > > ***************************** > Nick Hall-Patch > Victoria, BC > Canada > > _______________________________________________ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com