How do I set a default calendar when adding new events on iCal?

When I add events from either my macbook pro or my iphone using ical there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to whether these events are added to either my "work" or "home" calendar. I would like to have all events added by default to one or the other calendar. Anyone know how to set a specific calendar as the default regardless of through which device I add events?

webco,
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
The iCal desktop calendar has no such preference. Default entry is dependent upon first selecting the appropriate calendar in the "CALENDARS" pane.
The iPhone default calendar is available by selecting Settings>Mail, Contacts, Calendars>Calendars>Default Calendar.
;~)

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