Since VarAC keeps a QSO log, maybe we could integrate awards and top operators of the week/month/year into the software, and on the web site!
E.g.,
Report statistics from each station to a central location. This should be optional - a checkbox, like reporting to PSKreporter. Default could be ON, but if so it should be confirmed during installation, to avoid accusations of spyware.
Analyze the QSOs.
List the top operators of the week/month/year on the web site.
Give out awards.
Add a link to the VarAC menus under resources.
Could also display metrics and rankings vs other users in the software. It might be interesting
Some interesting metrics: number of QSOs, length of QSOs, number of unique callsigns, vmails sent, emails sent, emails received, Vmails received, number of stations heard, number of continents hear, distance reached, maximum VARA speed achieved, etc.
In fact, this could be expanded into a wizard-style tutorial, guiding the new VarAC user to unlock achievements, like a game - but it teaches how to use VarAC and be a good operator!
Way too soon for that....