Radio Amateur Callbook CD ROM 2003

On this CD ROM, there are two Windows (CALLBOOK.EXE and
CALLBK16.EXE) and one DOS version (CALLDOS.EXE) of the Radio Amateur
Callbook CD ROM 2003.

IMPORTANT: CALLBOOK.EXE is a 32 bit program, running with Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and XP.
For Windows 3.1x or Windows NT 3.5x, use CALLBK16.EXE.

All programs can be started directly from the CD ROM, no installation
is needed. However, an installation program is included for your convenience.

There are two setup programs (SETUP.EXE and SETUP16.EXE) to
install the Windows icons. Use SETUP16.EXE for Windows 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51.
Use SETUP.EXE for Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and XP. With this version
of the setup program, you can copy the program or program and data to your
hard disk.

Installation (Windows 3.1x):
1. In the program manager, choose "Run" in the "File" menu
2. Click "Browse"
3. Select your cd rom drive.
4. Select "SETUP16.EXE" and click "Ok".
5. The setup program starts and prompts you for a group name.
6. Use the default name "Radio Amateur Callbook" or type in a name you prefer.
7. Click "Create Icon" to create the icons.
8. The setup program ends.

Installation (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP):
1. Make sure that you have removed all floppy diskettes from the floppy
   drives.
2. Place the Radio Amateur Callbook cd rom in your cd rom drive.
3. Click the "Start" button on the Windows 95 Task bar.
4. Move the mouse pointer to the "Settings" selection and click on
   "Control Panel"
5. Double click on the "Add/Remove Programs" icon in the Control Panel
   group box.
6. Click the "Install" button in the "Install/Uninstall" dialog box.
7. Click the "Next" button in the Install Program From Floppy disk or
   cd rom dialog box.
8. The installation program will select "SETUP.EXE" from the cd rom.
9. The setup program starts and prompts you for a group name.
10. Use the default name "RAC" or type in a name you prefer.
11. Choose one of the Installation options:
    a. Run from CD ROM: This will just create two icons in the "Start" menu.
    b. Copy the program to the hard disk: Copies the program file and the
       text files into the directory you stated in the "Copy to" field.
       With this option, the program will start faster while consuming
       just about 2 MB on your hard disk.
    c. Copy program and data to the hard disk: This copies all necessary
       files into the directory you stated in the "Copy to" field. With
       this option, you get the fastest access to the callbook.
12. Click "Go" to start the process.
13. After the setup program finishes, click on "Exit" to end the program.

Please note:
i. As always, you have to be an administrator to use the
   installation program if you use Windows NT, 2000 or XP. However,
   in most cases the program will run directly from CD ROM even if you
   do not have adminstrative rights.

ii. As the option "Run from CD ROM" creates icons only, no uninstall will
    be available when using this option.


Uninstallation (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP):
1. Open the "Control Panel"
2. Open "Add/Remove Programs"
3. Select "Radio Amateur Callbook"
4. Choose "Uninstall"
5. In the uninstall program, click on "Start" to start the uninstall
   process.


How to install the WINDOWS version WITHOUT the setup
program- manual installation (Windows 3.1):

Installation:
1. Activate the program group you want to install to.
2. In "File" menu, select "New".
3. Select "Program", click "Ok".
4. Click "Browse".
5. Select your cd rom drive.
6. Select "CALLBK16.EXE" and click "Ok".
7. Confirm by clicking "Ok".
8. Install complete.


How to start the DOS version:

Simply type your cd rom drive letter and :\CALLDOS. Example:

    D:\CALLDOS [Enter]

if D is your cd rom drive.



ADDITIONAL TEXT FILES:

Read CALLDOS.TXT for information about the DOS version of the
callbook.

Read PRINT.TXT for more information about label printing.

Read RACFAQ.TXT for Frequently Asked Questions and answers.

Read REGISTER.TXT for RAC CD-ROM registration form.

This cd rom contains 20 additional ASCII files stored in the directory
TEXTE.

TEXT FILE        CONTENTS

BEACON.TXT       6 METER BEACONS
BEACON2.TXT      10 METER BEACONS
BEACONSW.RTF     HF BEACONS
CALLS2.TXT       TABLE OF ALLOCATION
CENDSK3.TXT      CENSUS OF LICENSES IN THE USA
CENSUS.TXT       CENSUS OF US AMATEURS BY STATE & ZIP
CQZONE2.TXT      PREFIXES - BY COUNTRIES - 40 ZONE
DXCC2.TXT        DXCC COUNTRIES LIST
INTLCEN.TXT      CENSUS OF LICESNES OF THE WORLD
POSTAL.TXT       INTERNATIONAL POSTAL RATES
PREFIX2.TXT      INTERNATIONAL RADIO AMATEUR PREFIXES
QSIGN.TXT        INTERNATIONAL "Q" SIGNALS
QSL2.TXT         QSL BUREAUS
RECIP2.TXT       RECIPROCAL OPERATING AGREEMENTS
RLI.TXT          RADIO AMATEURS WITH RECIP. LICENSES
TELECODE.TXT     TELEGRAPH CODES
THIRD2.TXT       THIRD-PARTY TRAFFIC
TIME.TXT         STANDARD TIME THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

    and

RACCAT2.TXT      RADIO AMATEUR CALLBOOK CATALOG OF PRODUCTS

All files are stored in the directory TEXTE.
Example: If your cd rom drive is
    D:
you will find the TELEGRAPH CODES in the file
    D:\TEXTE\TELECODE.TXT

To view these files, use the windows notepad or your favorite MS-DOS editor.