Winlink Activity Log (ICS 214)

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#!/usr/bin/env sh
# Create parseable data for the Winlink Activity Log (ICS 214)
# You can paste the output of this script within the ICS 214 Winlink Form
# Use `Paste Data from a Spreadsheet` in the ICS 214 form
#
#  Author: Dominic Reich "OE7DRT" <quick.hat4396@qtztsjosmprqmgtunjyf.com>
# Created: 2026-03-07
#
# Changelog
#   2026-03-08
#     Added copy to clipboard on exit (forgot that before)
#
# LICENSE: MIT
# 
# Copyright © 2026 Dominic Reich, OE7DRT
# 
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trap process 2

process()
{
  if [ -z "${mylist}" ]; then
    echo -en 2>&1 "\n\nList is empty, aborting!\n"
    exit 0
  fi

  cutline="--- 8< --- cut --- 8< --- cut --- 8< ---"
  echo -en "\n\n${cutline}\n\n${mylist}\n${cutline}\n"

  command -v wl-copy >/dev/null 2>&1 && { echo -en "${mylist}" | wl-copy -n; echo -en "\nThe list has also been copied to the clipboard\n"; }

  exit 0
}

mylist=""
counter=1

echo -en "This scipt gathers activity tasks used for the Winlink Activity Log (ICS 214)
The numbered activities represent the current line number
The actual time will be added as soon as you hit the enter key\n
Press <CTRL>+C to stop and show the log\n\n"

while :
do
  if [ -n "${mylist}" ]; then
    echo -en "\nActivities so far:\n${mylist}\n"
  fi

  echo -en "${counter}. activity: "
  read
  
  mylist+="$(date +"""%Y-%m-%d %H:%M""")\t${REPLY}\n"
  
  ((counter++))
done