Special Functions

Special Functions in the Callsign Field

The callsign field in MiniBook is more than just a place to enter a callsign.
It also supports quick commands for setting frequencies, frequency shifts, and modes directly — without using separate input boxes.

This makes MiniBook fast and efficient to use, especially during contests or when chasing DX stations.

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🎯 1. Normal Callsign Entry

• Simply type the callsign of the station you are working, for example:

   

  DL1ABC


• When you press TAB and move to the next field, MiniBook recognizes it as a valid callsign.

• If the cty.dat file is loaded, the DXCC entity, country, and zones are filled in automatically.

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📻 2. Frequency Entry (in kHz)

You can enter a frequency directly in kilohertz (kHz).

Examples:

→ MiniBook interprets these as 14.250 MHz, 7.074 MHz, and 3.500 MHz respectively.

💡 Frequency input is always in kHz — do not use dots or commas.
If HamlibServer is connected, the entered frequency is immediately sent to the radio.

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🔀 3. Frequency Shift (whole kHz only)

You can quickly increase or decrease the current frequency by entering a + or – followed by a number.

📡 Frequency shift works only when the radio is connected via HamlibServer.
The new frequency is applied immediately and displayed in the status bar.

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🎚️ 4. Mode Entry

You can also set the operating mode directly by typing it into the callsign field.

🧠 MiniBook automatically recognizes that this is a mode, not a callsign.
The selected mode becomes active immediately in both the log entry and the connected radio (if applicable).

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✅ Summary

The callsign field supports:

• Standard callsign entry

• QRZ.com lookup (TAB or F2 if credentials are set)

• Frequency input in kHz

• Frequency shift (+/– in whole kHz)

• Mode selection

These features make MiniBook fast, intuitive, and ideal for both everyday use and contest operation.