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AUTOFAX version 0.2, (c) Copyright 1988, Rich Bono - NM1D
This version of AUTOFAX requires a 100% PC compatible with DOS 2.x
An EGA or CGA graphics card and monitor. A RS-232 COM1: port.
Kantronix KAM.
This is user supported software. If you would like to help further
the development of AUTOFAX and similar software please register
with the author. If you send $ 20.00 or more you will be placed
on the update list. You are free to give a copy of this program
to others. You may NOT, charge for such copies, or in any other
way make money from it or any modified version of it. The only
exception to this is granted to recognized user groups, who may
charge a small (not more that $5.00) fee for distribution costs.
Any comments or suggestions sent with your registration will be
gladly accepted.
Send your registration to:
Richard Bono
7 Redfield Circle
Derry, New Hampshire 03038
Installation notes for the current version of AUTOFAX:
This version of AUTOFAX communicates with Kantronix KAM (and KPC-4)
TNCs on the COM1 RS-232 serial port at 9600 baud. If you have another
terminal emulator, you may wish to set the tnc's ABAUD to 9600 and PERM it.
If you do not have another terminal emulator, AUTOFAX will act as a simple
terminal emulator to allow you to control the TNC. If the TNC is not
currently set for 9600 baud then see your manual on how to use the auto-baud
rate detection feature of the TNC.
AUTOFAX tries to identify your video card, If you have an EGA card
(100% compatible) then AUTOFAX will use 640x350 mode. If you don't have an
EGA card, then AUTOFAX will use CGA mode (640x200). If you do have an EGA,
but AUTOFAX does not recognize it (maybe it is not 100% compatible), you can
start AUTOFAX with the /e switch to force EGA mode. Also, if autofax seems to
find an EGA card, and you DO NOT have one installed (!), then start AUTOFAX
with the /c switch to force CGA mode.
Example:
AUTOFAX /c This forces CGA mode
AUTOFAX /e This forces EGA mode
When you start the program, after the initial screen, you will see
the following messages:
COM1: set for 9600 Baud . . .
Press F1 to toggle from CMD: mode to WEFAX mode
When in WEFAX mode:
Press '1' for 1 scan per line
Press '2' for 2 scans per line
Press '3' for 3 scans per line
Press '4' for 4 scans per line
Press '5' for 5 scans per line
Press '6' for 6 scans per line
When in CMD: mode:
Press ESC to exit to DOS
These are the commands to AUTOFAX, they are simply one keystroke commands.
When the CMD: prompt appears, you may communicate with the TNC as you normally
do as AUTOFAX includes a SIMPLE terminal emulator. To begin reception of
WEFAX pictures, connect the proper cable to your radio and tune in the WEFAX
signal. For best results try to find a signal that is not too weak. When you
have found a WEFAX signal, press the F1 key. You will start to see the
picture appear at the top of the screen. Be patient, it can take a few
minutes to recieve a full screen picture. After you recieve your first
picture, you will probable notice that it is not aligned correctly on your
screen. This is because that WEFAX pictures send no sync pulses once the
picture has started. To allow you to sync your pictures, you may use the
left and right arrow keys. Watch for the start of a picture, most start with
a band of mostly one color with a small gap of the contrasting color (ie: all
white with a small gap of black), this is to allow you to sync your screen
with the sending FAX station. Use the arrow keys to move the small gap to the
left edge of the picture (if it is closer to the right, use the right arrow
key, as the picture will 'wrap around' the screen). Once the sync bar is
aligned properly, you may press the HOME key to erase the screen and start
the image at the top of the screen. With a little practice you will be able
to do this procedure with your eyes (almost) closed.
If you have a graphics printer that is supported by your system, you may
be able to print the image on your screen to your printer. To do this, before
running the AUTOFAX program, install your graphic screen dump software (called
GRAPHICS on some systems). Then when you have a complete image on your screen
press your 'PRINT SCREEN' key.
Future plans for AUTOFAX include:
Higher resolution images.
Saving images to disk files.
Sending continuous images directly to the printer.
More complete terminal emulation with file capture and transmision.
Plus . . .
If you have an ICOM radio, send for information on AUTOLOG, a computer
controlled interface to control your rig and automate logging of contacts!
Note: KAM, KPC-4, and KPC-2 are trademarks of Kantronix Inc. Lawrence Kansas
gladly accepted.