*********************************************************************** * * * * * Documentation for LOG-BOOK Program by VK3CHP. * * * * Version 1.03 © Copyright 1990 - Arend Venema Snr. * * * * * *********************************************************************** Permission is granted to copy the "LOGBOOK" program provided (1) It is not used for commercial gain (2) This documentation notice is included in all copies (3) Altered copies are marked as such No liability is accepted for the contents of the LOGBOOK program. This LOG-BOOK program is designed to give you the opportunity to use your Amiga Computer for keeping a record of your QSO's and to print- out your QSL-Cards and more..... Logbook is written & compiled in Hi-Soft Power Basic. * * * * LOG-BOOK PROGRAM * * * * To use your Radio-Log Program place the disk in the inbuilt-drive df0: and switch on your computer, wait for a while and your program will appear on the screen. * * * HELP and FUNCTION KEYS.... The Top shows LOGBOOK plus the CALL-SIGN....VK 3 CHP. Read the Documentation on how to get your own call-sign displayed. Press the HELP-Key and the FUNCTION-KEYS when the cursor is in the LEFT-most position. Instructions are displayed at the bottom-part of the screen. Use the HELP-key as many times you want to, the program clears the space automatically. * * * MONTH & YEAR.... The screen automatically shows the current month and year as set by you in the preferences. If you want to change or update your logbook you can set the month and year yourself by using the F4 key, do not for- get to change the month and year back to present month & year after use. * * * High No. & NUM.... High No. displays the Highest Record Number after saving a record with your F6 key. and/or after the start-up of your program. Num displays the record and/or line current in use. you need these numbers when your update your program etc.. * * * CURSOR MOVEMENTS...... Use the BLACK-ARROW KEYS to move the cursor from left to right, you can only use the UP and DOWN arrow keys when the cursor is in the LEFT-MOST position. When you use the up and down keys the NUM display changes and the record (if any) of that number will be displayed. You can also use the [Return-key] to move the cursor BUT.... if you do so the current date and time and previously used frequency will be entered automatically. This function is very handy to enter your info fast to the screen but be aware that if you have entered info with the keyboard you have to use the black arrow keys to move over the info you have entered. * * * DATE....... To enter the DATE press the RETURN Key or enter the Day-Date by yourself. If number is lower then 10 the 0 will be added automatically. The Current month will be stored in your data record as shown on the display screen at the top. * * * CALLSIGN..... Enter the Callsign in the appropriate column, after entering - the program will search for a previous entry and if found, will display this at the bottom of your screen plus the number of times you have worked the caller before, also the COUNTRY related to the CALLSIGN will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. * * * TIME.... Enter time by pressing the Return-key or key in yourself as follows: 09:02 type 902 00:02 type 2 12:34 type 1234 Don't forget to use ONLY the black ARROW-keys if you enter the time via the keyboard ! ! ! * * * FREQUENCY..... If you have entered a frequency in the previous record, then by pres- sing the RETURN-Key you can enter the same frequency again. You can enter the frequency yourself via the keyboard as follows: 14.345 type 14345 3.605 type 3605 etc. Remember to use the BLACK ARROW KEYS ! ! ! * * * SIGNAL REPORTS..... Enter for SSB two digits like 59 becomes 5-9 Enter for CW three digits like 599 stay 599 When you print-out your QSL CARD the computer recognised the (-) and printout the appropriate MODE used, like SSB or CW. * * * NAME & QTH........ If you have made a previous contact then the Name & Qth are already displayed, otherwise enter in the information in the appropriate column. IF Name or QTH is to long the computer bleeps and moves the cursor back. * * * QSL reply...... In the QSL column a + is displayed if the entry is a first contact, if worked before a - is displayed. After you have printed out your QSL card the + changes into - . * * * QSL confirmation.... To register the receipt of a QSL card in your logbook enter the CALL-SIGN on a empty line on your screen. At the lower part of the sreen the information about that CallSign will be displayed with on the right the record entry number. Press the F3 Key.. enter the record number and press the F7 key. (You don't have to save this line with the f6 key, in this case the computer does it for you) In the QSL columm a * will be recorded, this "*" will also be printed out in your lists.... ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS save your information by pressing the F6 key... If you use the UP and DOWN black-arrow keys after entering info WITHOUT having saved that info to your record file the information is lost and you have to enter it all over again....... Note: Cursor has to be in the leftmost position for use of FUNCTION-KEYS ! * * CHANGING INFORMATION..... If you want to change previously entered information use the F3 KEY. Make sure the right month & year is on the top of the screen, if not, use the F4 KEY to change Month & Year first (Don't forget to change back) You can change all information on the row where the cursor is moving on. After you have changed the info, PRESS the F6 Key ! ! and SAVE it. * * * PRINTOUTS........ You can Printout ALL the entered information in different ways. USE THE HELP KEY TO LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS. Follow the instructions after pressing the KEYS.... This program is geared for a EPSON LX-850 Printer, however if you use a different brand of printer you may have to alter the program itself for the printout of you QSL card. First place the card in the printer and after you enter "Y" the card will be printed out. Turn the Card around and then PRESS any key for a printout of CALL=-SIGN in right Upper Corner. * * * NOTE..... Your Logbook program will not work properly on some earlier versions of the Workbench, if this is the case, do get the latest version of Workbench V 1.3.2 Revision 34.28 from your Amiga Dealer. * * * Logparameters.... Use this program only to clean up your files or to set the length of the paper you use. (Read instructions on your screen carefully) The Logbook program has a auto-update for your files build in... Set the time difference between G.M.T. and local time. (-1 or 5) * * * Copyright notes..... LOG-BOOK v1.02 is a COPYRIGHT program but is freely-distributable, as opposed to Public Domain. Please note you CANNOT change the call-sign on the title-bar. If you like to have a copy with your own call-sign plus a program to update the country-listings, send $20.- (Australian $) by money-order or Bank-Cheque to Arend Venema.Snr. (VK3CHP) ex VK3PCH R.S.D.181 Golden Point Road via CASTLEMAINE Vic.3450 AUSTRALIA. and a program with your own call-sign on the title-bar will be posted out to you by airmail. * * * Note for Dutch Amateurs..... Voor Nederlandse Amateurs een bedrag van fl 25.00 kan gestuurt worden by gebruikmaking van GIRO REKENING 3681849 t.n.v. A.Venema - Australia . Schryf adres en roepnaam in de "mededelingen" ruimte ! ! * * * Release v1.03 Some bugs has been found and corrected, you can now switch off your computer at any time without losing any information, you don't have to use your workbench-window and best of all, the program is now compiled into machine-code with the advance of speed increase. In the near future a program will become available to update the Country-list. Enjoy using logbook and GOOD DX-ing, 73 AREND. END OF PROGRAM.....