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CHEAPSET 1.0nly 30 Aug 93
Why am I even writing this documentation? I really don't know. The
only justification is that maybe, just maybe, somebody might have
some desire for this little program I wrote. Doubtful.
But hey, if I've piqued your interest so far, I might as well
expound with what this 10k blurb does...
FUNCTION: To allow those who have access to such over-the-air time
standards like WWV, WWVH, CHU, etc... to accurately set their
computer clocks by sight/ear rather than costly dialup programs.
Why the need for so much precision? Why not just type in the next
minute at the DOS Time command and hit Enter on the beep? Well, the
main reason being that certain "learning" programs, like Rightime,
rely on accurate timesets--always. If you roughly set your clock,
the results won't be there. Garbage in, garbage out.
OPERATION: Is elementary... You'll start out with two clocks, in
synch. The DOS clock will always read the current DOS time. You
change the other clock in order to compensate for time errors. For
example, if you run the program and the lower clock is beeping about
1/2 second after the WWV timemark, adjust it using the function keys
as labeled below. You can manipulate down to the hundredth of a
second so, with a good ear, it is possible to get CHEAPSET's beeping
in exact synch with whatever station you're tuning in.
After you get the second clock "aligned," hit 'S' and the DOS time
will be set to match it. THAT'S IT! The only other keys used are:
'R'- Resets Adjusted Clock variations
ESC- Ends program
Hopefully somebody else will enjoy being able to cheaply get their
clock-adjuster programs calibrated through creative use of a ham
radio or other world-band receiver.
If you use/d this program, I'd like just to hear about it. I write
for myself, but if others make use of my "work" it seems all the
more worthwhile. So, if you have any requests or comments....
Jim Kalafut
1332 Clyde Dr.
Naperville, IL 60565
708-357-4829