NOTE ! NOTE ! NOTE ! This file is being continually updated. PLEASE READ IT.

NOTICE :-   There are no warranties given or implied with this software,
you use this software completely at your own risk.
I do not declare this software to be fit for any particular purpose,in any
way shape or form. This software was produced for educational purposes only.

In plain english this means don't blame me for any trouble you get yourself
into by using this software.


Thankyou for taking the time to try PE.

Please freely distribute this package amoungst your friends (or enemies)
This Shareware version of PE.EXE is limited to 8 character messages and only.
Please bear in mind that this software was produced originally to be used
in connection with a communications test set external mod in port, although
I have used it connected to a PM150 PMR radio set with excellent results.
If you intend to connect your com port to a radio set be sure you know what
you are doing, it is too easy to damage your com port and/or radio set.
The diagram below is the barest minimum of connection that you could get away
with. I would suggest a buffer of some sort between the computer and the
radio/test set. i.e. MAX232 ic.


The POCSAG data output.

            RS232 9pin                          RS232 25 pin
Data out    4                                   20
PTT/key     7                                   4
Ground      5                                   7


         5/7 _________________________________
                                             |
                          10-100K            |
         4/20 _____________/\/\/\/\/\________|_______ Gnd
                               /\
                               |
                               |
                               |
                               |____________________ To Modulation Stage

                                            10K
                                         _/\/\/\/\__
                                        |            |
                                        |            |
                                        |     _______|___ To PTT/Key
                      4.7K             _|___|/           (via relay if ness)
         7/4 ______/\/\/\/\/\________|/     |\  BC549
                                     |\ BC549 |
                                      |       |
                                      |_______|
                                          |
                                          |
                                         Gnd

Please bear in mind that there is a limit to what can be drawn using
ASCII characters. If you don't understand basic transistor switching
circuits, then find someone who does.

I have experienced considerable problems with hooking up to some synthesised
radio equipment, it appears that the PLL on some equipment doesn't like
being FSK'd at +-4.5Khz. Just something worth bearing in mind. 

I do not believe that computer software should carry a price tag any
greater than œ50.00 and if the software companies and writers were to
have a similar belief then they would sell more software and get far less
of it ripped off. (jumps down off soapbox).
This software has a price tag of œ20.00 .
What you get for your money is a version of the program that has all of
the functions working correctly.
Also I will supply any further updates of the software at œ2.00 a go.
Updates will depend on the amount of interest.
To register send œ20.00 to :-
                                    Mr C.L.P.Cooper
                                    14 Trenham Drive 
                                    Warlingham
                                    SURREY
                                    CR6 9RU

Telephone During U.K. Working hours ONLY :- 01883 624884

Requesting a copy of PE.EXE .

Please report any bugs/problems and or ideas for improvement either by 
Email to - clive@seelect.demon.co.uk  or by post to the above address.


I have attempted to make the software as user friendly as possible, everthing
available is listed on the bottom line of the main screen.

Date :- 13/04/1996 ****************************************************
Update :- Program Virtually re-written.
Program version is now ver 2.00

Whats new ?

1 - The main program is now supported by an INI file (PE.INI)
    the INI file hold information that was originally on the command line.

2 - The program can now be run from the command line in quiet mode.
    the format is PE [RIC] [TYPE] [Message]
    where RIC is the pager RIC code.
          TYPE is either A N 1 2
                         A= Alphanumeric
                         N= Numeric
                         1= Tone only func1
                         2= Tone only func2
          Message is the message to send. You must put the message
          in double quotes.

          i.e. PE 12345 A "Hello There"

3 - The program now uses a .KEY file for registered versions, if you
    have a registered copy please ensure you keep the .KEY file in the
    same directory as the main PE program.


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