[WT-support] ESM and exchange guessing. How to resolve the messages sequence

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

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73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 7:21 AM IZ4MJP Franco <franco at iz4mjp.com> wrote:

> Let me start by saying that I haven't used WinTest for a few years.
>
> Today I decided to participate in the IARU HF Contest (Mixed Mode).
>
> After configuring WinTest (New Contest) and activating the ESM function, I
> noticed that double-clicking on a callsign  (taken from Radio 1 window)  WT
> automatically inserts the ITU zone, even without pressing the space bar (as
> request).
>
>
>
> This sequence create me a lot of troubles: when i hit Enter WT send 599 28
> and not my call forcing me to manage the QSO with the F keys.
>
> I don't remember ever having this sequence problem in the past but we're
> talking about 5 or 6 years ago
>
>
>
> My goal is:
>
> Click on the call in the Radio 1 windows
>
> Press “Return” and send my callsign
>
> Press the space bar to obtain the ITU Zone (or manually enter it)
>
> Press Return to send 599 28 and log the QSO.
>
>
>
> I searched for a solution on the WinTest Wiki, but the only way I could
> find to avoid the ESM's incorrect response was to delete the
> (automatically) inserted report (e.g., 28).
>
>
>
> I tried to prevent exchange guessing from working and even disable the
> function but I was unsuccessful.
>
>
>
> I only operate in contest as S&P.
>
>
>
> These are the messages in "Standard CW Messages."
>
>
>
> F1 DE $MYCALL
>
> F2 $SETEXCHSENT ++$RST-- $ZONE
>
> F3 $ZONE
>
> F4 $MYCALL
>
> F5 $LOGGEDCALL
>
> F6 NR?
>
> F7 ?
>
> F8 R UR $F2
>
>
>
> I'm wondering where I went wrong with the program configuration.
>
> My PC is running Win 11 and the latest version of WT 4.57 (Italian
> Language).
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me resolve this issue.
>
>
>
> Best 73, IZ4MJP Franco
>
>
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