This is SPLog(Tm) V3.2, an Advanced Ham Radio program by Alpha Business Software. This program is designed by the HAM for a discriminating Radio Amateur to help maintain complete, accurate, and error free station logbook.
Alpha Business Software is committed to improve and add features as requests mount, so Please complete and send in the "WISHLIST.TXT" file. y
The Help is context sensitive, which means, you can ask for it from anywhere within SPLog by pressing the < F1 > key. E
To Close (exit) any window or dialog box press < F3 > or < ESC >. 0
The top of the screen displays the menu bar. b
To access the menu system press < F10 >,
To navigate through menus use Arrow keys.
The bottom of the screen displays the status line with a list of most often used hot keys. ]
The following files are required for the complete and proper performance of this program:
- SPLOG.EXE - SPLOG.PIF (Optional)
- SPLOG.CNF - SPLOG.ICO (Optional)
- DXCC.LST - WISHLIST.DOC (Optional)
- MANAGER.LST - README.1ST (Optional)
- COUNTY.LST - ORDER.DOC
- SPHELP.HLP
- SPLOG.DOC
- IOTA.TXT - CANISAW.TXT
- QSLBUREAU.SPD - ADDRESS.SPD
TNC Initialization Files. (Recommended, But Optional)
- KAM.INI - MFJ1278.INI
- PK232.INI - KPC.INI
- TNC1.INI - TNC2.INI
- MODEM.INI
Sample Logbook Files. (Optional)
- SAMPLE.SPL - SAMPLE.ZSU
- SAMPLE.MEM - SAMPLE.CSU
If any files are missing, check with the person from whom you have received SPLog. If your package includes release notes, check this document for changes to the installation instructions before proceeding.
Related Topics :
Menu
Navigation
Status
Dialog
Navigation
Mouse
Help
Index
Menu Bar
The top of the screen displays a menu bar. ,
To activate the menu bar, press < F10 >. G
To move between menus, sub-menus, and commands, use the arrow keys. M
To directly activate menu or a command, press <Alt + Highlighted> letter. \
For mouse users: Place the mouse cursor over the desired menu and click the left button. B
To access help for the selected command or menu, press < F1 >. =
To exit Help, menu, or a submenu press < ESC > or < F3 >.
A Short cut example:
<Alt-L>, takes you directly to the "Log" menu. Now you can use the arrow keys to locate and execute the desired command.
The Clock:
On the right side of the menu bar you will find a clock. By setting the UTC offset in the Option
Switches
Notes section of the menu bar, the clock will show the UTC time. If you do not enter the offset or enter 0 the clock will display local time.
Status Bar
The bottom line of the screen displays a dynamic status line with a list of hints and most often used hot keys.
On the right side you can see a number. This number represents the total amount of free memory (In Bytes) that is available at any given time while running SPLog.
If for some reason this number drops below 50,000 exit the program ( Press <Alt-X> ) and start again. If the number remains below 50,000 unload your Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) programs. If the number continues to drop below 50,000 let us know as you may have a memory allocation error. Please include your call, name, address, telephone number, the amount of memory your system has, the autoexec.bat and config.sys files, and as much information about your system as you can. 1
Please forward all the relevant information to:
Peter or Andy Pfeiffer
Alpha Business Software Technical support:
63 Beaver Cr. (519) 756
Brantford, ON
N3P 1T3
Canada
Dialogue Box Navigation
To navigate through dialog boxes: I
1. Press < TAB > key to "jump" between fields, clusters and buttons, or r
2. Press < Alt + (Highlighted letter) > to directly access the field or button marked by the highlighted letter.
3. The (*) or [X] in the dialog box, tells you that the feature is ON. If parentheses are empty ( ) or [ ] the feature is OFF.
Cluster with (*) gives you the possibility of selecting one function only. Features marked [X] are check boxes and you can turn them ON or OFF using <SpaceBar>.
Mouse
SPLog provides full Microsoft(Tm) Mouse support. The mouse can be used anywhere within the program, providing it is connected and the driver was resident (Loaded) before SPLog was executed.
SPLOG
< Alt-G >
This is an about SPLOG system menu. It contains the following options: B
About
SPLog Message.
Registration Dialog Box.
Order Form.
SPLOG
About SPLog
When Selecting the "About SPLog" command from the "SPLog" menu, a box appears displaying the Software Name, Copyright, License, Version, and Company Name.
To Exit the box press
< Enter >, < Esc >, < Space bar >, or click the [ OK ] button.
SPLog
Registration
The Registration command takes you to the registration Dialog Box. h
Protect your investment in this software by sending in a registration as soon as possible. If you've Purchased this product directly from Alpha Business Software you are already registered and on file. If you've purchased this package from a different source, you may register by completing and sending in the Order form along with the source of purchase to:
Peter or Andy Pfeiffer
Alpha Business Software Technical support:
63 Beaver Cr. (519) 756
Brantford, ON
N3P 1T3
Canada
Upon Registration you will receive a unique Serial Number especially tailored to your call sign, and the program version. Enter that "Serial Number" along with your "Call Sign" into the appropriate input lines, and press the [ Save ] button. Following, SPLog will evaluate the integrity and accuracy of both. If both pass, SPLog will unlock all its features and accept you as a fully registered and verified user.
SPLOG
Order Form
To print the order form: 7
1.
Make sure that printer is ON and Ready.
2.
Press <F10> key to access Menu Bar.
3.
Select "SPLOG" option and press <Enter>.
4.
Select "Order Form" commend and press <Enter>.
5.
Push the [ OK ] button.
6.
Insert the 8.5 x 11 inch page into the
printer, and press [ OK ] button.
The computer will print the order form for the SPLog Software. q
The SPLog automatically resumes control when done printing, or when entire order form is in the printer buffer.
Log
< Alt-L >
Welcome to the Log menu. D
The "Log" Menu contains commands that shall perform the following: 5
Open
File
Create new logbook or select existing log.
Append
Record
Add new QSOs to your log.
Browse
Scroll through the entire logbook.
Browse
Start
Start the Browse at a specific record number.
Edit
Record
Change any logbook entry.
Pack
Remove all deleted record(s).
Merge
Logs
Join two Logs together.
Backup
Make a second backup copy of the logbook.
Restore
Restores previously created logbook Backup file.
Shell
Exit
Temporally exit to DOS.
Exit
Terminate the present session.
Log
Edit Record
Only the Main Log Window allows the edit of any logbook record. One way to get there is to go through the Record
Number dialog box. In there you will be asked for the record number of the qso that you would like to edit. *
To access the Record Number Dialog Box:
Press < Alt
R >, or
Press < F10 > to access the menu bar.
Select the "Log" Menu and press < Enter >.
Form the Log submenu, select "Edit Record" and press < Enter >.
The record number dialog box appears.
Type the qso number in the "Number:" input line.
Press [ Accept ] Button, to start search.
When the record is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Now that you have located the record, you are free to change the contents of any field. If you do, Remember to Save the new information by pressing the [ Save ] button. A
Related topics: Call
Search
Date
Search
Log
Open Log File
Selecting the "Open LogBook" commend from the "Log" menu takes you here to the "Select SPLog LogBook" dialog box. Here you can swap the current (loaded) Log with another logbook, or create a new one.
Whatever Logbook you specify or create will become the current (working) Log for which ALL the SPLog functions and commands operate on. The Log which was in use before, is saved to the disk, and will not be altered in any way until it is made current again.
Pressing the [ Cancel ] button, or < Esc > key while in the "Select SPLog LogBook" dialog box will return control to the SPLog environment, and the logbook file that was in use before this command was executed will remain as the current (working) logbook file.
Logbook file names are defined by the user. The only limitation on file names are the restrictions imposed by DOS. File name can be no longer than 8 characters. SPLog automatically adds the ".SPL" file extension at the end of the log name.
Creating logbook files is easy. Just type the name of the logbook in the "Name" input line, that's all. SPLog will take care of the rest. +
ie: VE3NPL, MYLOG, LOGBOOK, LOG92 etc.
Loading an existing log is just as easy. It can be accomplished in one of the two ways: `
1. Simply retype the name of the Logbook file in the "Name" input line and press < Enter >, or u
2. Press < Tab > once to enter "Files" window. Using the arrow keys select the desired Logbook and press < Enter >.
If your Logbook is on a separate diskette, or in a different directory, just type the drive letter and/or the path to where the logbook is located in the "Name" input line, and as always, press < Enter >. *
"Name" field
Meaning
ie: B:\ < Enter >
Logbook files are on drive B,
C:\LOGS\ < Enter >
Logbook is on drive C, in the
sub directory LOGS.
Log
Import
The Import Menu is a Gateway to the Translation part of SPLog. There you will find functions capable of importing various different logbook formats.
Log
Import SPlog V1.x File
If you own version 1.x of SPLog this feature gives you the capability of translating your Old logbook into the current format.
Remember ! z
1. If you do not open (create) a new Logbook, the file you are translating will be appended to the current (loaded) Log.
2. Before performing translate, re-configure SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the needs of the file that you are translating.
Log
Import SPlog V2.2 File
If you have an Old logbook version 2.2 this feature gives you the capability to translate that logbook into the current format.
Remember ! |
1. If you do not open (create) a new Logbook, the file you are translating will be appended to the current (selected) Log. ~
2. Before performing translate, re-configure the SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the file that you are translating.
Log
Import SPlog V2.3 File
If you own version 2.3 of SPLog this feature gives you the option of translating your Old logbook into the current format.
Remember ! |
1. If you do not open (create) a new Logbook, the file you are translating will be appended to the current (selected) Log. z
2. Before performing translate, re-configure SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the file that you are translating.
Log
Import Log-Eqf V3.13 File
If you would like to upgrade from Log-Eqf version 3.13, this feature gives you the capability of doing so.
Remember ! |
1. If you do not open (create) a new logbook, the file you are translating will be appended to the current (selected) Log.
2. Before you actually perform the translate, re-configure SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the file that you are translating.
3. No file checking or testing is performed. YOU are responsible for making sure that all the files are found and are of the appropriate format.
4. There may be other versions of Log-Eqf that may share the same file format as version 3.13, if so, you may translate those versions as well.
If the above conditions are NOT met, Unpredictable results may happen and you will most likely import "Garbage" into the logbook.
Log
Import Log-Eqf V4.11 File
If you would like to upgrade from Log-Eqf version 4.11, this feature gives you the capability of translating the old log into the current SPLog format. 6
Unfortunately, this option gives you the capability of translating about 95% of the Logbook. 2 fields the Date and Time will not be translated, because they are stored in some unusual fashion, and we have not been able to decode the format as yet. Instead the 01/01/01 date and 00:00 time values are entered.
Remember ! |
1. If you do not open (create) a new logbook, the file you are translating will be appended to the current (selected) Log. z
2. Before performing translate, re-configure SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the file that you are translating.
3. No file checking or testing is performed, so YOU are responsible for making sure that all the files are found and are of the appropriate format.
4. There may be other versions of Log-Eqf that may share the same file format as version 4.11, if so, you may translate them as well.
If the above conditions are NOT met, Unpredictable results may happen and you will most likely import "Garbage" into the logbook.
Log
Import Easy-DX V1.3 File
If you would like to upgrade from Easy-DX version 1.3, this feature gives you the capability of translating the old log into the current SPLog format.
Remember ! |
1. If you do not open (create) a new logbook, the file you are translating will be appended to the current (selected) Log. z
2. Before performing translate, re-configure SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the file that you are translating.
3. No file checking or testing is performed, so YOU are responsible for making sure that all the files are found and are of the appropriate format.
4. There may be other versions of Easy-DX that may share the same file format as version 1.3, if so, you may translate them as well.
If the above conditions are NOT met, Unpredictable results may happen and you will most likely import "Garbage" into the logbook.
Log
Import CT Ver 6.x File
If you would like to Translate CT version 6.x contest log, this feature will import the *.BIN file into the current SPLog format.
Remember ! |
1. If you do not open (create) a new logbook, the file you are translating will be appended to the current (selected) Log. z
2. Before performing translate, re-configure SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the file that you are translating.
3. No file checking or testing is performed. YOU are responsible for making sure that all the files are found and are of the appropriate format.
4. There may be other versions of CT that may share the same file format as versions 6.x, if so, you may translate them as well.
If the above conditions are NOT met, Unpredictable results may happen and you will most likely import "Garbage". If so, you may corrupt your current logbook.
Log
Append Record
"Append Record" is used to add new records to the current logbook. There are two ways of accessing append: a
1. Choose the "Append Record" option from the "Log" menu selection at the top of the screen, or Q
2. Press < F2 > hot key that is provided for your convenience and quick access.
Log
Browse
< F4 > < F6 >
This Function allows you to Quickly scroll through your Logbook entries. There are three ways of accessing Browse: t
1. Choose the "Browse Log" or the "Browse Start" option from the "Log" menu selection at the top of the screen, or O
2. Press < F4 > hot key to quickly open the Browse window. ( Starting at #1 ) P
3. Press < F6 > hot key and inform SPLog about the Browse Start Record Number.
The only difference between "Browse Start" and "Browse Log" is that "Browse Start" will ask you for the QSO Record Number from which to start the browse.
Log
Pack Log
This feature will permanently remove all the "Flagged for deletion" records from your logbook.
Be Careful! =
You will NOT be able to recover any of the deleted records.
Log
Merge Logs
The only function performed here is a joining of two logs. The Primary (Main) log is the one currently selected (Active). The Secondary (Appended) log is the one whose name will be specified in the "Secondary Merge File" Dialog box. The Secondary log is appended to the Main.
Inside the "Secondary Log File" dialog box you are asked for the name and path of the logbook that you would like to append to the current log.
Remember!
- You can NOT merge a logbook with itself, so don't specify the same
logbook name.
Log
Backup
This feature gives you the capability to perform backup of the currently loaded logbook. SPLog may, if requested, use an external compression program to minimize the space required. The author can not guarantee the performance and/or reliability of those programs. You are responsible for ensuring the reliability of those programs as well as for verifying that the backup file(s) are in fact intact.
You can select the Backup method, and a path to the compression program by executing the Options | Switches
Notes menu selection.
You are advised to perform and keep Several backups of your logbook using both the SPLog and a Manual backup methods. The odds are that you will not need most of them, but as you know, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY, especially if you have a large logbook.
Remember: w
Your drive (both Hard Drive and Floppy) may crush or become corrupt at any time, so backing up is always a good idea.
Log
Restore
This function gives you the capability of restoring previously created backup file.
You can select the Backup method, and a path to the compression program by executing the Options | Switches
Notes menu selection.
Log
Exit to Shell
< F9 >
With the DOS Shell command, you can Temporarily leave SPLog environment to execute DOS functions, or run another program. G
To reenter SPLog, type "EXIT" at the DOS prompt, and press < ENTER >.
Log
Exit - Quit
< Alt-X >
The Exit command terminates the current SPLog session. ALL files are properly closed and saved.
REMEMBER !!!
ALWAYS use this feature to QUIT SPLog. v
NEVER shut down or reboot the computer with SPLog or any other program running. If you do, you may LOOSE vital data.
Search
This option gives you an easy way of locating and accessing any individual record for viewing or editing. $
You can perform the Search using:
Power
Search - Use several fields as a search key.
Call
Use call sign as a search key.
Record
Use record number as a search key.
Date
Use Date as a search key.
QTH - Use City as a search key.
Name - Use Name as a search key.
State - Use State as a search key.
County - Use County as a search key.
Search
Power Search
<Alt-F2>
This is a very powerful SPLog feature. It provides the capability to search the entire Logbook for any combination of fields.
For Example:
If you are interested in locating all Hams whose first name is John and with whom you've made contact on CW, just enter "John" in the Name field, and "CW" in the Mode field and press the [ Accept ] button to start the search.
Search
Call Sign
<Alt-C>
The "Call Sign" command executes fast and flexible logbook search. Upon execution you will be taken to the Call
Sign input box where you will be asked for the whole or partial call sign. When the appropriate match is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Search
Record No
<Alt-R>
The "Record No" command executes very fast record search. Upon execution you will be taken to the Number
Entry dialog box where you will be asked for the record number. If the appropriate qso is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Search
By Date
<Alt-D>
The "Date" function executes fast and flexible Date search. Upon execution you will be taken to the Date
Entry box where you will be asked for the date to find. If the match is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Search
QTH
<Alt-Q>
The "QTH" function performs fast and flexible qth search. Upon execution you will be taken to the Qth
Entry box where you will be asked for the Qth to find. If the match is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Search
Name
<Alt-N>
The "Name" function performs fast and flexible Name search. Upon execution you will be taken to the Name
Entry box where you will be asked for the Name to find. If the appropriate match is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Search
State
The "State" command executes fast and flexible State field search. Upon execution you will be taken to the State
Entry box where you will be asked for the abbreviation of the state name to find. If the appropriate state is found, access to the qso is granted via the Main
Window.
Search
County
The "County" command executes fast and flexible County field search. Upon execution you will be taken to the County
Entry box where you will be asked for the name of the County to find. When the appropriate match is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Search
Country
The "Country" command executes fast and flexible Country search. Upon execution you will be taken to the Country
Entry box where you will be asked for the name of the Country to find. When the appropriate match is found, access is granted via the Main
Window.
Summary
< Alt
The "Summary" Menu Option calculates and displays many very useful, interesting, and powerful statistics about the current logbook.
Related topics: Log
Summary
Continents
WKD/CFM
Zone
Zone
Band
Mode
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Log Summary
The "Log Summary" command takes you to the Log Summary window. The window requires a large amount of computation, therefore calculation may take few seconds, especially on older and slower machines. ?
The Log Summary Window is Band & Mode sensitive and contains: }
The Country summary:
Displays the number of Countries WKD and CFM on
each band and mode.
The Zone CQ summary:
Displays the number of Zones CQ WKD and CFM on
each band and mode.
The Zone ITU summary:
Displays the number of Zones ITU WKD and CFM on
each band and mode.
The Continent summary:
Displays the number of Continents WKD and CFM on
each band and mode.
The QSOs summary:
Displays the number of QSOs WKD and CFM on each
band and mode.
The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the present screen.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the log summary.
[ Next Mode ] - calculates and displays the same type
of information for the next mode.
Summary
Country Statistics
The "Country Statistics" command takes you to the Country
Prefix dialog box. In there you will be prompted for the prefix of the country whose statistics you wish to view. Once you've entered the correct prefix, press the [ Accept ] button. If the appropriate country is found you will be taken to the "Country Data" Window where you can view the statistics.
* The Country Data Window:
Shows the total number of QSOs WKD and CFM for the selected country on each Band and Mode. ^
The top line indicates the name of the selected country and a display status (WKD or CFM).
* The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the country data window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the country data window.
[ WKD/CFM ] - toggles between Worked (WKD) and confirm (CFM)
display.
Related Topics: Log
Summary
WKD/CFM
Continents
WKD/CFM
Zone
Zone
Band
Mode
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Station List
The "Station List" command takes you to the Call
Sign dialog box. There you are asked to enter the full or partial call of the station for which you wish to search. Once you've entered the call sign, press the [ Accept ] button. If an appropriate match is found, the list of matching call signs is displayed in the "Station List" dialog Box.
* The "Station List" Window:
Displays the list of all call signs in your logbook starting
with the partial or full call you have just entered.
Unfolds in pages of 24 Calls at a time.
* The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the stations list window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the window.
[ Search ] - instructs the program to continue the search.
Related Topics: Log
Summary
WKD/CFM
Continents
WKD/CFM
Zone
Zone
Band
Mode
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Continent Data
The "Continent Data" command takes you to the Continent
Select dialog box, where you will be prompted for the continent name. Finally you are taken to the "Continent Window" where you can view the continent statistics.
The "Continent Window" is both Continent & Mode sensitive. The top line indicates the continent abbreviation and mode that is currently active (selected).
The Countries Summary:
Displays the total number of Countries WKD and CFM for each Band, based on the Continent and Mode that is selected.
The QSOs Summary:
Displays the total number of QSOs WKD and CFM for each Band, based on the Continent and Mode that you have just selected.
The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the continent window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the continent window.
Related Topics: Log
Summary
WKD/CFM
Zone
Zone
Band
Mode
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Zones CQ
The "Zone CQ" command takes you to the Mode
Select dialog box first. In there you are asked for a mode. Afterwards you are taken to the Band
Select dialog box where you will supply a band. Finally you are taken to the "Zone CQ" Window where you will see the Zone CQ statistics.
The Zone CQ Window is both Band & Mode sensitive and displays the total number of QSOs WKD and CFM for each Zone CQ. The top line indicates the Band and Mode that is currently selected.
The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the Zone CQ window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the Zone CQ window.
Related Topics: Log
Summary
WKD/CFM
Continent
Zone
Band
Mode
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Zones ITU
The "Zone ITU" command takes you first to the Mode
Select dialog box. In there you are to choose a mode. Afterwards you are taken to the Band
Select dialog box where you will supply a band. Finally you are taken to the "Zone ITU" Window where you will see the Zone ITU statistics. x
The Zone ITU Window is both Band & Mode sensitive. The top line displays the Band and Mode that is currently selected.
The Zone ITU Window:
Unfolds in three pages, 30 Zones ITU per page.
Displays the total number of QSOs WKD and CFM for each
Zone ITU, based on the Band and Mode that you have just selected.
The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the Zone ITU window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the Zone ITU window.
[ Next 30 ] - calculates and displays the next Zone ITU
page ( 30 Zones ).
Related Topics: Log
Summary
WKD/CFM
Continent
Zone
Band
Mode
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Band Statistics
The "Band" command takes you to the Band Summary Window. The top line indicates the Mode that is currently selected.
The "Band" Summary:
Displays the total number of contacts WKD and CFM
for each Band, using the Mode that is currently active.
The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the Band window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the Band window.
[ Next Mode ] - calculates and displays the same
information for the next Mode.
Related Topics: Log
Summary
WKD/CFM
Continent
Zone
Zone
Mode
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Mode Statistics
The "Mode" command takes you to the "Mode Summary Window". The top line indicates the Band that is selected.
The Mode Summary:
Displays the total number of contacts WKD and CFM for each
Mode, based on the Band that you have just chosen.
The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the Mode window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the Mode window.
[ Next Band ] - calculates and displays the same
information for the next Band.
Related Topics: Log
Summary
WKD/CFM
Continent
Zone
Zone
Band
Rebuild
Summary
Summary
Rebuild Log Summary
This feature is here to give you the possibility of recreating your logbook summary.
Use this feature if:
The logbook summary file(s) have been lost or deleted,
The logbook summary file(s) are incomplete or inaccessible,
The summary information appears to be incorrect,
You have changed the Band
Setup,
You have changed the Mode
Setup,
You have added new DXCC country. ( Use discretion ).
When using this feature, BE CAREFUL. The old summary will be lost, and the program may ask several questions. Your answers will determine the accuracy of your new summary. Correct responses are very important.
Rebuilt Summary
Unable to Update Summary
The most likely reasons why this warning is reported are:
1. SPLog does not have correctly configured bands and/or modes for the current logbook. (Remember: SPLog supports individual -LogBook sensitive- Band and Mode Configurations) o
2. The band is configured, but you are trying to analyze a frequency that is Not within the valid band range. P
ie. You are trying to enter 24.110 while the 24M band range is 24.890 - 24.990
Please check and verify that everything is configured correctly. To aid you in that process a status window is displayed indicating a QSO number, Mode and Frequency of the record that contains an error.
Awards
< Alt-A >
Yes, its what you've expected. Complete, fast, flexible and super accurate tracking of all the major Awards. c
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
DX Century Club
The "DX Century Club" command acts just like a gateway and takes you to the DXCC Submenu, where you can request something a bit more specific. The valid choices are: "Worked All Countries, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania, and South America". When you have made your selection you will be taken Country
List Window. B
Related topics: Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
Worked ALL ....
The "Worked ALL ...." command takes you to the Country
List Window. In there you will view the DX country list based upon the current logbook.
The Country List Window:
- Is both Continent & Mode sensitive. It can be adjusted at any time
to display either the WKD or CFM countries for any Mode.
- Unfolds in pages of 10 countries at a time.
W = indicates Worked Country, C = indicated Confirmed Country.
The Buttons:
[ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display both Wkd and Cfm countries.
[ CFM ] - will display Only CFM countries.
[ Summary ] - will access complete DX Country summary,
displaying the total number of different countries
Wkd and Cfm for each Band and Mode.
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the entire country list.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the country list window.
[ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 Countries.
As soon as you have 100 or more countries CFM, on any Band and Mode: Press the [ Print ] button and print out the list. Complete and send in an application for the DXCC membership to ARRL. c
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
Sort Country List
This Command does exactly what its name implies. Namely, it takes the DX Country List as displayed in the "DX Country Club" window, and sorts it in the alphabetical order. That's all. =
Related topics: DX
Century
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
WAS - WKD All States
The "Worked ALL States" command takes you to the WAS
Award Window. In there you will see the US
State list compiled for the current logbook.
The WAS Window:
- Is Mode sensitive. It can be adjusted at any time to
display the list of US States WKD or CFM for the entire
band set. The display is based upon the Mode that you
will select.
Unfolds in pages of 10 states at a time.
W = Worked state, C = Confirmed state.
The Buttons:
[ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display both Wkd and Cfm states.
[ CFM ] - will display Only CFM states.
[ Summary ] - will access complete US State summary, displaying
the total number of different US Sates Wkd and
Cfm on each Band and Mode.
[ Print ] - takes you to the print selection box.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the state list window.
[ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 states.
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
US County Award
The "US County Award" command takes you to the County
List Window. In there you will see the county list compiled for the current logbook.
The county list window:
- Is Mode sensitive. It can be adjusted at any time to
display the list of US Counties WKD or CFM for the
entire band set. The display is Based upon the Mode
that you have just selected.
Unfolds in pages of 10 counties at a time.
W = indicates Worked county, C = indicates Confirmed county.
The Buttons:
[ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display Wkd counties.
[ CFM ] - will display Only CFM counties.
[ Summary ] - will access complete County summary, displaying
the total number of different counties Wkd and
Cfm on each Band and Mode.
[ Print ] - takes you to the print selection box.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the window.
[ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 counties.
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
WAZ - Award
The "WAZ Award" command ia a part of the Zone menu system. There you will decide on the further course of action by selecting either the "Zone CQ Award" or the "Zone ITU Award".
Once you've made the award selection you may be taken through series of steps that will decide what additional Award specific action should be taken.
Upon completion SPLog will:
- extract all unique zones from your logbook,
- analyze the extracted data,
- present it in the familiar fashion. 10 entries per page.
W = indicates a Worked Zone, C = indicates a Confirmed Zone.
You are free to browse through the zones, as well as change the information displayed by pressing the appropriate buttons. D
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
WPX - Award
The "WPX Award" command ia a part of the Wkd All Prefixes menu system. There you will decide the further course of action by selecting any of the continent sensitive choices.
Upon completion SPLog will:
- extract all unique Prefixes from your logbook,
- analyze the extracted data,
- present it in the familiar fashion. 10 entries per page.
W = indicates a Worked prefix, C = indicates a Confirmed prefix.
You are free to browse through the Prefixes, as well as change the information displayed by pressing appropriate buttons.
* The Buttons:
[ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display both Wkd and Cfm prefixes.
[ CFM ] - will display Only CFM prefixes.
[ Summary ] - will access the complete Prefix summary,
displaying the total number of different prefixes
Wkd and Cfm for each Band and Mode.
[ Print ] - takes you to the print selection box.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the window.
[ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 prefixes, if found.
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
IOTA - Award
The "Islands On The Air Award" command may take you through a series of steps that will decide what additional Award specific action should be taken.
Upon completion SPLog will:
- extract all unique islands from your logbook,
- analyze the extracted data,
- present it in the familiar fashion. 10 entries per page.
W = indicates a Worked islands, C = indicates a Confirmed islands.
You are free to browse through the islands, as well as change the information displayed by pressing appropriate buttons. D
SPLog requires the Island code to be entered into the award field. ^
The Iota Code consists of two parts. First the Continent part, and second the Island Number.
For Example:
Continent Coed: "EU-" (Indicating Europe,
Island Code: "116" (Indicating Isle of Man)
Total Award Field: "EU-116"
Continent Coed: "AF-" (Indicating Africa,
Island Code: "3" (Indicating Ascension Island)
Total Award Field: "AF-3"
** Note ** Do Not Enter AF-03, if you do, The Island Will Not be found.
If any given record contributes to mare than one Award, Enter the ";" semicolon to separate the award codes ie: PQ-03;OBL-32. ?
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
Grid Award
The "Grid Award" command may take you through a series of steps that will decide what additional Award specific action should be taken.
Upon completion SPLog will:
- extract all unique grids from your logbook,
- analyze the extracted data,
- present it in the familiar fashion. 10 entries per page.
W = indicates a Worked grid, C = indicates a Confirmed grid.
You are free to browse through the grids, as well as change the information displayed by pressing appropriate buttons.
For SPLog to find it, the Grid Square code must be entered in the award field. Although only first four characters are used, the Grid Square may be entered in one of the two (6 letter or 4 letter) forms: EN23AB or EN23. All other variations are ignored.
If any given record contributes to mare than one Award, Enter the ";" semicolon to separate the award codes ie: PQ-03;OBL-32. F
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
Canadian Is Award
The "Canadian Island Award" command may take you through a series of steps that will decide what additional Award specific action should be taken.
Upon completion SPLog will:
- extract all unique islands from your logbook,
- analyze the extracted data,
- present it in the familiar fashion. 10 entries per page.
W = indicates a Worked island, C = indicates a Confirmed island.
You are free to browse through the islands, as well as change the information displayed by pressing appropriate buttons.
The Canadian Island code must be entered in the Award field of the Logbook. The Code Consists of two parts. First the Province Code, and Second the Island number.
For Example: a
Province Code: "PQ-" ( For Quebec )
Island Number: "03" ( For Harrington Is.)
Total: "PQ-03" is to be entered within the award field.
** Note ** Don't Enter "PQ-3", if you do, The Island Will Not be found.
If any given record contributes to mare than one Award, Enter the ";" semicolon to separate the award codes ie: PQ-03;OBL-32. A
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Oblast
Custom
Award
Awards
Oblast Award
The "Oblast Award" command may take you through a series of steps that will decide what additional Award specific action should be taken.
Upon completion SPLog will:
- extract all unique Oblasts from your logbook,
- analyze the extracted data,
- present it in the familiar fashion. 10 entries per page.
W = indicates a Worked Oblast, C = indicates a Confirmed Oblast.
You are free to browse through the Oblasts, as well as change the information displayed by pressing appropriate buttons. d
The Oblast information is to be entered into the Award field in the following form: (Code+Number) _
Code = "OBL-" Indicating the Oblast Award Code
Number = "45" Indicating Oblast no 45.
In total: the award information to be entered is "OBL-45".
** Note ** Do Not Enter OBL-045, if you do, The Oblast Will Not be found.
If any given record contributes to mare than one Award, Enter the ";" semicolon to separate the award codes ie: PQ-03;OBL-32. K
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Custom
Award
Awards
Custom Award
The "Custom Award" is here to provide a way of extracting other non standard awards from your logbook. The feature is designed to be as flexible as possible, and you have to supply key information that is necessary for the specific award. %
Data Collected by the Custom Award. ?
- Award Name Field: ie: Any name will do.
Receives the Name of the award. Thats All.
- Country Name To Search For: ie: Poland or All
Receives the name of the country.
* If the award you are scanning for requires a single country,
enter the country name in this field. Please make sure the
name is IDENTICAL to the one contained within the DXCC list.
If the name is incorrect SPLog may not find the appropriate
match.
* If the award you are scanning for is not country specific,
enter "All" instead, and SPLog will look at every country
encountered.
- Field To Scan: ie: State
SPLog needs to know which Logbook field to look at. The possible
choices are: State, County and Award.
The first two State and County are similar. SPLog looks and
extracts unique data contained within.
For example:
If you are interested in collecting All Polish States
(or equivalent), just select "Poland" as Country Name, and
"State" as the field to scan for and press the [ Scan ] button.
SPLog will search your logbook for the data entered.
The Award option is explained below.
- Award Field: ie: NA
This field is a bit different. It is ONLY used if you have selected
"Award" as the field to scan for. Since it is likely that the award
field will contain a code or an abbreviation (ie: OBL for Oblast),
you have to supply the "Code" for which to search, and this is the
place where to enter the data.
For example:
If you are interested in Scanning your whole logbook for all
Award field entries starting with the Code OC, enter "All"
for the country name, select "Award" as the field to scan for,
and enter "OC" for the Award Field Code.
Related topics: DX
Century
Sort
Country
Wkd
States
Wkd
County
Wkd
Zones
Wkd
Prefixes
Islands
Grid
Square
Canadian
Islands
Oblast
Print
< Alt-P >
The "Print" Menu selection contains commands that will let you Print the current Logbook, QSL Cards, and Labels. 5
SPLog allows you to print the logbook using either: Z
1. The 80 characters (8.5") Short format or
2. The 132 characters (14") Long format.
The format switch is located in the "Options
Printer Setup" menu. *
Short (80 character) Display contains:
QSO No, Date, Station Call, Time, Mode, Freq, His RST, My RST,
Name, QTH, QSL Send, QSL Receive, Remark ( If any ).
Long ( 132 Character ) Display contains:
80 Character display + QSL Via, State, County, Country,
Zone CQ, Zone ITU.
If you choose to keep your log in a 3-ring binder, few QSO numbers may be lost due to holes, since the numbers appear on the leftmost edge of the page. Most modern printers will let you shift the paper position to the left far enough to account for the holes. Please do so if you feel those numbers are important.
Related topics:
Logbook
Prints the logbook.
QSL
Creates and prints the QSL cards.
Labels
Creates and prints the Labels.
Custom
Labels - Prints user defined Labels.
Print
LogBook
The Print-Logbook takes you to the LogBook submenu. =
The "Print LogBook" submenu contains the following options:
Range - print log from record Number to Record Number
CFM QSOs - print confirmed QSOs only
Not CFM QSOs - print not confirmed QSOs only
Call Sign List - extract and print a specific Call from the Logbook
Selected QSOs - print selected records only
By Band - print separate logbook for each Band
By Mode - print separate logbook for each Mode
Related Topics: Print
Options
Explained
Print QSL
Cards
Print Labels
Print Custom
Labels
Print
QSL Cards
The "QSL Cards" command takes you to the "QSL Print" submenu. k
Once the cards are printed, all you have to do is, cut them apart and mail to the appropriate QSL bureau. *
* Remember: Use thicker stock of paper.
The "QSL Print" submenu contains the following options:
Range - print QSL cards for selected log range
CFM QSOs - print QSL cards for confirmed QSOs only
Not CFM QSOs - print QSL cards for not confirmed QSOs only
Selected QSOs - print QSL cards for selected QSOs only
Related Topics: Print
Options
Explained
Print Logbook
Print Labels
Print Custom
Labels
Print
Label
The "Labels" command takes you to the "Label Print" submenu. =
The SPLog is preset to use standard (3 1/2" x 15/16") minimum size plain label. It is possible to use a label that will exceed 15/16" in height. If you do so, enter the label height in the "Printer Setup" dialog box. If the label exceeds the standard 15/16", the text will be centered to accommodate the new height.
It is recommended that you print one label only at first, until the label stock is properly adjusted (aligned). Once the printer is properly aligned, you may proceed and print a long series of labels. <
The "Label Print" submenu contains the following options:
Range - print labels for selected log range.
CFM QSOs - print labels for confirmed QSOs only.
Not CFM QSOs - print labels for not confirmed QSOs only.
Selected QSOs - print labels for selected records only.
Callsign - Program is searching for the callsign and print
multiple, not confirmed QSO's. Maximum 4 QSO per
label.
For Selected Call - print labels for all entries matching a specific
call sign.
Related Topics: Print
Options
Explained
Print Logbook
Print QSL
Cards
Print Custom
Labels
Print
Custom Label
The custom label collects text that is to be printed on the label itself. The text is divided into 5 lines. A different "Font" can be assign to each line indicating the style of printing desired. Please make sure the printer can support those fonts. You can use the < TAB > key to navigate between the lines.
Font
Action
B
Bold Letter Print
H
High Letter Print
W
Wide Letter Print
C
Compressed Letter Print
SPLog is preset to use standard (3 1/2" x 15/16") plain labels. It is possible to use a label that will exceed 15/16" in height. If you do so, enter the new label height in the "Printer Setup" dialog box. If the label exceeds the standard 15/16" size, the text will be centered to accommodate the new height.
It is recommended that you print one label only at first, until the label stock is properly adjusted (aligned). Once the printer is properly aligned, you may proceed and print a long series of labels. B
Related Topics: Print Logbook
Print QSL
Cards
Print
Label
For Selected Call
This feature searches the current Logbook for every appearance of the specified call sign and if the entry is not marked as Send (QSL Send Not = Y) than it prints label for that entry.
Print Choices
1. Range.
By choosing "Range", you are instructing SPLog to print whole, or part of the logbook.
To enter Range:
The cursor should be in the "Start No:" field. If Not Press <Alt-S> to enter the field.
1. Enter the Beginning record number.
2. Press < Tab > to enter the "End No:" field.
3. Enter the Ending record number.
4. Press [ Accept ] button to accept the Range and continue.
5. Press [ Escape ] to exit or (close) the dialog box.
For Example:
* To print a part of a logbook starting at a number 1254
and ending at 1300:
Enter 1254 as the Lower Print Limit,
Enter 1300 as the Upper Print Limit.
Press [ Accept ] button.
46 QSOs are printed.
The information line "Range is 1 to ######" indicates the Maximum number of QSOs that can be printed. - Is currently present in your logbook -.
2. CFM (Confirmed) QSOs.
This selection tell the program to print Confirmed contacts only. The search scope is the entire log. $
3. Not CFM (Not Confirmed) QSOs.
This selection tell the program to print NOT Confirmed contacts only. The search scope is the entire logbook. .
4. Call Sign List. ( LogBook Print Only )
This option instructs SPLog to search for a specific call sign (or just a prefix) within the current logbook and print the corresponding log entries.
ie. t
By entering "VE" you are instructing SPLog to print ALL log record for the call sign starting with the letters VE.
5. Selected QSOs.
This option takes you to the "QSO Number Selection" dialog box. Once there you are given a choice of selecting up to nine QSO numbers at the time. Once the numbers are entered, the program will attempt to access those records. If the records exist, SPLog will print the corresponding logbook entries.
To enter QSO Number(s):
The cursor should be in the "QSO #1" Field. If Not Press <Alt-1> to enter the field.
1. Enter First log record number in the "QSO #1" Field.
2. Press < Tab > to enter the "QSO #2" field.
3. Enter Second log record number.
4. Press < Tab > again to enter the "QSO #3" field.
5. Enter Third log record number.
Repeat the last two steps (4 and 5) for all the remaining
fields if required.
NOT all 9 fields have to be filled at any given time, and the record numbers can be entered in any order or sequence, not necessarily ascending or descending.
8. When ready press the
[ Accept ] button
to accept the numbers and start printing or,
[ Escape ] button
to exit (close) the dialog box.
No action is taken.
6. By Band. ( LogBook Print Only )
This selection instructs SPLog to print the entire logbook, one band at a time. '
7. By Mode. ( LogBook Print Only )
This selection informs SPLog to print the entire logbook, one Mode at a time.
Tools Menu
The commands grouped here are designed to help you in the day to day Ham operations, as well as provide yet another friendly way of interacting with both the computer and SPLog.
Related Topics:
Terminal
Bearing
Morse
Tutor
Directory
Yagi
Antenna
Design
Dos
Viewer
Time
Reset
Add
Country
Tools
Terminal
Just as the name implies, SPLog now provides an easy and simple Terminal subprogram. It is here to aid you with your com port device communication such as a TNC or a Modem. This Terminal subprogram does not care what is connected to a com port, and that alone is its power. For those of you who are not sure what this means, it gives SPLog the power to communicate with just about anything, providing the Com Port is configured correctly.
Tools
Terminal
Open - Start
< F8 >
Enables and executes SPLog terminal Subprogram. If terminal appears to be working incorrectly, check your Terminal
Configuration.
Tools
Terminal
Close - Stop
< F3 >
Stops the execution of SPLog terminal subprogram, and resets the communication interrupt to its original state.
Tools
Terminal
Capture
Toggles Text File Capture On/Off.
If the state is OFF, SPLog will prompt for the capture filename. If a filename is provided, the capture state is reset to ON. _
If the state is already ON, the previously specified file will be closed and written to disk.
Tools
Bearing
Points Entry
The "Bearing" command takes you to the "Bearing
Points Entry" Dialog Box. This dialog box collects all the necessary data for the great circle Distance, Bearing and Grid Square calculation.
Points Name fields:
The only purpose of those two fields is to provide clarity. All you do, is assign Names for the two points. Y
ie. Pt #1 is Toronto Pt #2 is New York
ie. Pt #1 is VE3NPL Pt #2 is SP9FLY
The Latitude and Longitude format:
Latitude Format -- DEG.DEC --
ie. 43.15 means 43
and 15/100
North.
ie.
43.15 means 43
and 15/100
South.
Longitude Format -- DEG.DEC --
ie. 80.17 means 80
and 17/100
West.
ie.
80.17 means 80
and 17/100
East.
The Buttons:
[ Accept ]
Instructs the program to perform all the
necessary calculation and display the results.
[ Escape ]
exits (closes) the "Bearing
Points Entry"
window.
If you press the [Accept] button, and if all the necessary information is entered correctly you are taken to the "Distance & Bearing" window. There you will see the Short/Long Path Bearing and Distance Between the two points, as well as a grid square for the second point.
Tools
QSL Manager
Handy and helpful QSL Manager Functions.
Related Topics:
QSL
Manager
Router
QSL
Manager
Editor
Tools
QSL Manager
QSL Router
This option gives you an easy way to verify or find the call sign or an address of a QSL Manager. Although this file is already substantial, it is intended that you add and maintain your own personal QSL Manger database.
Tools
QSL Manager
Manager Editor
As you know, people move and managers change. This feature provides the capability to easily find, view or change any part of the QSL Manager database.
Tools
Morse Code
This menu is a doorway to another lair of CW related functions. A wide variety of functions are grouped this way to provide order and ease of use.
Related Topics:
CW
Trainer
CW
Buffers
Keyer
Memory
Setup
Keyer
Diagram
Tools
Morse Code
CW Tutor
CW Tutor is provided to help improve, or fine tune your Morse
Code skills.
Tools
Morse Code
CW Buffers
The CW Buffers dialog box consists of two text buffers and two buttons. Any text typed within any of the buffers is send via com or lpt port depending on the Morse
Setup. '
Buffer No 1. - The Dynamic Buffer:
Will send each character as you type it. '
Buffer No 2. - Type Ahead Buffer:
Will wait until the [ Send ] button is pressed to send the text contained within.
The Buttons:
[ Send ] - Sends Text Contained within the "Type Ahead
Buffer" to the port.
[ Escape ] - Exits, quits the dialog box.
Related Topic(s)
Keyer
Diagram
Tools
Yagi Antenna Design
This option is here to help you with the design of the Yagi-UDA type of antenna. It'll calculate dimensions for up to a 10 elements and within the 3.0 to 200.0 MHz range.
The Buttons:
[ Print ]
Will make a hard copy of the Yagi antenna window.
[ Escape ]
Exits (closes) the window.
[ Next Page ]
Displays data for next 2 elements.
Tools
Text View
This feature is here to provide yet another tool that may ease your life as a ham. The "Text Viewer" will allow you to quickly browse through any text file that is not bigger than 300 lines. If the text is bigger, you will only see the first 300 lines. =
The following keyboard keys can be used within this option:
Up Move up one line
Down Move down one line
Right Move right 1 column
Left Move left 1 column
PgUp Move one page up
PgDn Move one page down
Home View left most column of the file
End View right most column of the file
Ctrl-PgUp Goto beginning of file
Ctrl-PgDn Goto end of file
Ctrl-Right Move right 1/2 page
Ctrl-Left Move left 1/2 page
Tools
Directory
Gateway to where you add (input) or create a collection of handy addresses.
Related Topics:
QSL
Bureau
Important
Addresses
User
Defined
Tools
Directory
QSL Bureau
Collection of handy QSL Bureau addresses. You are responsible for updating and expanding this data base periodically.
Tools
Directory
Important addresses
This feature gives you the capability of storing, finding, and retrieving various types of personal addresses. x
eg. - Manufacturer addresses
- Business contact address
- Parts supply depot addresses
- and so on...
Tools
Directory
User Defined
Select this option to define and group any collection of data. You are free to use it for whatever you like, and in any way that you see fit. 0
Eg. - Friends addresses and telephone numbers. L
- Equipment supply depot addresses
- etc. (Anything that you like).
Tools
Time & Date Reset
The "Time & Date Reset" Window sets or resets your computer Time and Date.
Upon entry, the clock at the top right corner automatically resets to local time. When you leave (close) the window, the clock will automatically adjust itself to accommodate for the UTC off set.
The Time field: 8
The following table indicates the Time field format.
Time
Enter
1:03 AM
01:03
10:34 AM
10:34
4:47 PM
16:47
11:39 PM
23:39
Remember, Always enter local time. If SPLog is Configured correctly, it already knows your UTC off-set
The Date field:
Here, you should enter the local date. The format is: DD/MM/YYYY. .
ie. For January 23, 1993 enter 23/01/1993
The Buttons:
[ Reset ]
After you have done entering the Time and
Date, this button instructs the program
to reset the system Time and/or Date and
then exit the dialog box.
[ Escape]
exits (closes) the "Time & Date Reset"
dialog box without any change.
Tools
DXCC
Add DXCC Country
The "Add DXCC Country" Dialog Box collects new country data. This information is used to update your DXCC List.
The country list used by SPLog is build according to the "Table of Allocation of the International Call Sign Series" as issued by the International Telecommunication Union. /
ie: AA00
ALZZ = United States of America.
This means that every combination of letters and numbers between AA00 and ALZZ is assigned to the USA. *
Another example: 3Z00
3ZZZ = Poland.
This means that every combination of letters and numbers between 3Z00 and 3ZZZ is assigned to Poland.
Country Definition:
Although 3 characters are enough to describe a country, there are instances when a 4th character is required.
For example:
VP2E VP2E Anguilla
VP2M VP2M Montserrat
VP2V VP2V British Virgin Is.
That is why this program is using the 4 character prefix system. 7
How to add a new country to the DXCC country list?
Lets say:
A New Country "Andy's Land" has been created and assign prefixes from "VO30" to "VO3Z". It lies in North America. Its Zone ITU number is 9. Its Zone CQ number is 5. The Latitude is 50.00, and the Longitude is 62.50.
Field Name
Enter
Description
From Prefix
VO30
Lower Prefix Limit
To Prefix
VO3Z
Upper Prefix Limit
Country Name
Andy's Land
Name of the New Country
Continent
NA
North America (Continent short form)
Zone ITU
09
Zone ITU for the new country
Zone CQ
05
Zone CQ for the new country
Latitude
50.00
Latitude for the center of this
country, Capital City, or for
the major HAM population.
Longitude
62.50
Longitude for the center of this
country, Capital City, or for
the major HAM population.
Note:
To find the correct Latitude and Longitude, use an ATLAS, or a GOOD Map. '
The Latitude and Longitude format:
Latitude Format -- DEG.DEC --
ie. 43.15 means 43
and 15/100
North.
ie.
43.15 means 43
and 15/100
South.
Longitude Format -- DEG.DEC --
ie. 80.17 means 80
and 17/100
West.
ie.
80.17 means 80
and 17/100
East.
It is extremely important that the format of the DXCC country file does not change even slightly. If you decide to add a new country or edit an old one, make sure the country name is spelled exactly the same as in some other instance, and that no blanks are added to the name. It is recommended that you contact Alpha Business Software for the updates to the DXCC Country List.
Remember!
Always make a backup before editing the DXCC country file. Better safe than sorry!, and you never know when something might go WRONG!!
Tools
DXCC
Show Prefixes
This feature will ask for a country Name. If an appropriate mach is found within the DXCC list, All known prefixes are displayed for that country.
Tools
DXCC
Show Country
This feature will ask for a Prefix. If such a prefix exists within the DXCC list, all countries that use the prefix are displayed.
Options Menu
< Alt-O >
The "Options" Menu item contains commands that will collect all the information required for the proper operation and better customization of SPLog.
Related topics:
Personal
Collects all your personal information.
Switches
Notes - Flips the main SPLog switches.
Morse
Setup - Full cw configuration.
Keyer
Memory
Setup - Full cw Keyer memory configuration.
Set
Printer
Collects all the information
that are required by the printer.
Terminal
Setup - Collects data for Terminal configuration.
Band
Setup
Customizes Bands.
Mode
Setup
Customizes Modes.
Options
Personal
This window collects all your personal data. This information is then used to better customize SPLog.
Field definition:
Field Name
Data to Enter
F. Name
Your first name
L. Name
Your last name
Street
Your street address
City
Your City
Zip Code
Your zip (postal) code
State/Prov
Your State or Province
Grid Sq
Your Grid Square
Country
Your Country
County
Your County
The Buttons:
[ Save ] - creates a permanent (all sessions)
copy of the "Personal information" and
then exits (closes) the window.
[ OK ] - creates a temporary (this session Only)
copy of the "Personal information" and then
exits (closes) the window.
Options
Switches and Notes
This window is designed to gather custom or personal preference information SPLog needs. &
Station Geographical Co
ordinate:
Latitude Format -- DEG.DEC --
ie. 43.15 means 43
and 15/100
North.
ie.
43.15 means 43
and 15/100
South.
Longitude Format -- DEG.DEC --
ie. 80.17 means 80
and 17/100
West.
ie.
80.17 means 80
and 17/100
East.
Distance measure: Default : Kilometers
Please indicate your favorite point to point distance measure. The passible settings are: -
Miles, Kilometers or Nautical Miles.
1. Press < Tab > until you enter the "Distance In" selection cluster.
2. Use < Up > or < Down > arrow keys to select (turn on) the feature.
Station UTC OffSet
Here you tell the SPLog how many hours is your local time before or behind the UTC Time. [
ie. +4:00 means UTC + 4 = Local Time
ie.
4:00 means UTC
4 = Local Time
If your computer time is set to UTC, enter "0:00" or blank " " for the UTC Time Offset. %
Realtime Date and Time Logging:
Can Be turn ON or OFF. If the feature is ON, the Date and/or Time is taken from the computer clock. If the feature is Off, the Date and/or Time is taken from the last logbook entry.
The feature is On if "X" appears between the brackets "[X]". The feature is Off if Blank " " appears instead of the X "[ ]"
Note:
If your Date and/or Time is incorrect, check the UTC Offset. If the offset is OK, reset the system Date and/or Time. You can do that in the Time
Reset dialog box, which is located in the Options menu selection, or may accomplish the same task from the DOS prompt.
LogBook File Backup
- No Compression:
Direct Copy of your logbook is created on the destination drive. Recommended if your logbook can fit onto a single diskette. $
- LHA: by Haruyasu Yoshizaki
SPLog will instruct LHA.EXE compression program to perform the Logbook compression and than copy the compressed backup file onto the destination drive.
- PKZip: by PKWare Inc.
SPLog is using PKZIP.EXE, PKUNZIP.EXE compression programs to perform the Logbook compression / uncompression and than copies the compressed file onto the destination drive. !
- ARJ: by Robert. K. Jung
SPLog is using ARJ.EXE compression program to perform the Logbook compression and than copies the compressed backup file onto the destination drive.
Path to Compressor
SPLog needs to know where to find the selected compression program. ie. If you are using PKZIP and the program is located in the C:\UTILITY\ZIP directory, Enter that path in the appropriate field.
If your computer has the compressors directory set within its global path structure (Autoexec.bat file), you do not have to enter the path.
None of the compression programs are supplied with SPLog. They are very popular and are widely available. If you do not have one, ask a friend, or contact any local BBS.
The Buttons:
[ Save ] - creates a permanent (all sessions)
copy of the "Switches and Notes" and
then exits (closes) the window.
[ OK ] - creates a temporary (this session Only)
copy of the "Switches and Notes" and then
exits (closes) the window.
Options
Morse Code Setup
There are many switches and options that can be turned on/off to better customize CW code generation.
The Switches:
Code Type:
1. Standard - Normal, every day Morse code.
2. Farnsworth - The spacing between letters is extended.
Speed : Set the desired cw rate.
Weight : Set the desired dot/dash ratio. (3:1 standard)
Sound Freq : Set the cw sound frequency.
Random Frequency: Informs SPLog whether you want to generate a
different sound frequency (Tone) after each
group is send.
Random Speed: Informs SPLog whether you want to change the
speed after each group is send.
Tutor Type:
5 Letter Group: If On SPLog will randomly generate a 5 letter group.
Call Sign: If On SPLog will randomly read a call sign from
your logbook and than send it as if it ware a
group. This option has a down side. If the logbook
is small, the call signs will repeat from time to
time because the set from which to choose the
call sign may be small.
Group Subset:
Character Only: Generate 5 characters group composed
of letters only.
Digit Only: Generate 5 characters group composed
of numbers only.
Punctuation Only: Generate 5 characters group composed
of punctuation only.
Character and Digit: Generate 5 characters group composed
of letters and numbers only.
All Symbols: Generate 5 characters group composed
of all the above characters.
CW Port: Informs SPLog which port is to be used as a CW
transceiver connection.
Speaker: Turns ON/OFF your computers speaker. If X appears between
the brackets [X] the feature is on, otherwise its off.
Related Topic:
Keyer
Diagram
Options
CW Keyer Memory Setup
SPLog provides 8 very powerful, flexible and user programmable CW memories. They do contain preprogrammed data, but should you want to change the contents here is how to do it: x
The cursor should be at the first character of the first line. If not, press <ALT-2> to enter the first line (memory).
1. Enter the text for first memory.
2. Press < TAB > to access the Second Memory.
3. Enter the Text for the second Memory.
4. Press < TAB > to access the Third Memory.
5. Enter the Text for the third Memory.
Repeat the Last Two Steps to preprogram remaining 5 memories if needed. 3
Panic stop - hit any key - Stops Code Generation.
Special CW characters such as AR, BK, SK, AAA, have to be preprogrammed using square brackets as follows: [AR], [BK], [SK], [AAA]
To send any of the keyer memories - press <CTRL-Function Key>. ie <CTRL-F2 to F9>. The < CTRL-F10 > key will grant access to the Dynamic type ahead buffer which will allow you to type in and send any text requited. d
All 8 memories can be link to each other as well as to other configuration information, providing the total number of links does not exceed 10. The first character for all keyer commands must be " ^ ". Its a way of informing SPLog that a character directly following the symbol ^ indicates a course of action instead of just another character to be send. 4
Here is the list of the commands that can be used:
^# - Insert text from memory indicated by the #.
The valid numbers are 2 - 9.
ie. ^4 - Send Text Stored in Memory number 4.
^? - Pause and ask for any text to be inserted at this point.
The following links tap into the Personal Data window which can by accessed or configured by executing "Options | Personal Data" menu selection.
^C - Insert Call Sign.
^F - Insert First Name.
^G - Insert Grid Square.
^L - Insert Last Name.
^Q - Insert QTH.
^S - Insert State.
^T - Insert Country.
^Y - Insert County.
Options
Printer Setup
The "Printer Setup" Window collects all your printer related data. This information is than used to better interface with your printer.
Printer Cluster:
Lets you select your printer or one that your printer can emulate.
Port Cluster:
Asks for the port where your printer is connected. If you don't know, the safest bet is LPT1 (Parallel Port No 1, 25 Pin). The majority of printers are connected there (default).
Paper width cluster:
Informs SPLog about the paper width capabilities of your printer. a
80 characters for 8.5 inch paper (21.6 cm).
132 characters for 14 inch paper (35.6 cm).
Paper Feed cluster:
Type of paper feed that you prefer. The two possibilities are : P
1. Continuous
Nonstop printout, or
2. Page Feed
One page at a time.
Lines per Page Field:
Here you set how many lines will fit on a single printer page.
Label Height:
Height (in inches) of the labels you are using. F
Confirming QSO With:
VE3NPL
Minimum
Date UTC MHz 2x RST
15/16" Height
27 May 92 22:18 14.025 CW 599
Pse QSL 73 Message Line Here
Confirming QSO With:
VE3NPL
Minimum
Date UTC MHz 2x RST
15/16" Height
27 May 92 22:18 14.025 CW 599
Tnx QSL 73 Message Line Here
Minimum 3.5" Width
Message Line:
Enter personalized message (Up to 20 Characters long) to be printed on every QSL Card or on every Label.
Options
Terminal Setup
The "Terminal Setup" menu command takes you to the Com Port and Terminal configuration dialog box. SPLog needs this information to properly interface with your communication device such as a TNC. $
Here SPLog collects the following: .
TNC Type: Default: PK-232
You have a choice of up to 7 different communication devices: PK-232, KAM, TNC1, TNC2, MFJ1278, KPC, and MODEM. W
SPLog uses this information, to send the appropriate initialization file to your TNC. r
ie.: If you choose KPC SPLog sends the KPC.INI file
to the TNC when the terminal mode is first initiated.
All the *.INI files have a simple straight Dos Text format, so you can freely and easily customize all of them to suit your personal needs. You can use just about any editor or word processor on the market to accomplish the task, just remember the format of the *.INI file must remain Dos Text.
If the *.INI file is not found, SPLog will display an error message. You can create the file in the same manner as if you ware to edit the file. Just remember to add the INI extension. ?
The First line in all of the *.INI files is ignored by SPLog. -
Com Port Speed: Default: 4800
You have a choice of up to 7 different speeds: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, and 38400, but the last two have remained untested. Please make sure your computer and the communication device can handle those speeds. .
Com Port: Default: Com 1
SPLog provides support for the standard four com ports (Com1-4). Although most of the time only the first two are used.
SPLog also assumes the standard IBM port addresses: 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8. as well as the standard com port interrupts: 4, 3, 4, 3. So your computer must be 100% IBM Compatible. 1
Parity: Default: N - None
SPLog provides support for the following options: <
N - None, E - Even, O - Odd, M,1 - Mark S,0 - Space.
Data Bits: Default: 8
There is support for both the 7 and 8 data bits formats. *
Stop Bits: Default: 1
There is support for both the 1 and 2 stop bit formats. ,
Local Echo: Default: Off
Gives you the capability to locally echo all the key strokes typed by you. ,
Add Line Feed: Default: Off
Provides you with the ability to add the line feed character to the CR ( Return/Enter) key. -
XON/XOFF Flow Control: Default: Off;
This feature is not supported as of yet, but it is provided here with the future in mind. -
CTS/RTS Flow Control: Default: Off;
This feature is not supported as yet, but it is provided here with the future in mind. y
The above configuration should allow you to communicate with about 90% of all commonly available communication devices.
The Buttons:
[ Save ] - creates a permanent (all sessions)
copy of the "Com Port" and
then exits (closes) the window.
[ OK ] - creates a temporary (this session Only)
copy of the "Com Port" and then
exits (closes) the window.
Options
Bend Setup
SPLog provides full support for up to 13 Bands per logbook. The "Band Setup" Window collects the data for those bands, but Wait that's Not ALL, every single Log file that you create could be configured for entirely different band set, so the absolute number of bands used is unlimited.
ie.: If you have 3 Log files each configured with a different
band set, you are actually accounting and using
13+13+13 = 39 different bands.
Underneath is a detailed account on how the band window works.
Band:
Here you should enter the Band.
ie. 160, 80, 40, 6.
Band Lower Limit:
Here you enter the Band Lower Limit.
ie. For 80 M Band the Lower Limit is 3.500 MHz
Band Upper Limit:
Here you enter the Band Upper Limit.
ie. For 80 M Band the Upper Limit is 4.000 MHz
For the U.S. or Canadian Band Plan, refer to Appendix A in the Manual.
US
(Hey Europeans - I need European Band Plans)
The Satellite Use:
The last two fields (M and N) are designed for satellites, but you can enter regular bands instead if you so desire. 5
If you have decided to go with satellites, enter:
Band Name
Lower Limit
Upper Limit
SAM or SMA
A
A
SBM or SMB
B
B
SJM or SMJ
J
J
SKM or SMK
K
K
The letter A, B, J, K, etc. correspond to appropriate satellite mode. %
SAM or SMA means Satellite Mode A.
Remember: When you append satellite QSO, enter
the Satellite Mode Letter in the
"Frequency" field.
Remember: If you change the Band setup, your Log Summary
may no longer be accurate, and you may have to
recreate it. You can do that by executing the
Rebuild
Summary in the Summary
Menu selection.
Options
Mode Setup
SPLog provides full support for up to 6 Modes, and the "Mode Setup" Window collects data for those Modes, but Wait that's Not ALL, every single Logbook that you open could be configured for entirely different mode set, so the absolute mode configuration is unlimited.
ie.: If you have 3 Log files each configured with a different
mode set, you are actually using 6+6+6 = 18 different modes.
The Mode name can not exceed 4 characters in length. S
This program is preset with the following modes and corresponding signal reports:
Mode
RST Default
SSB
CW
599
RTTY
599
PCK
599
AM
FM
Remember:
if you change the Mode setup, your Log Summary may no longer be accurate, and you may have to recreate it. You can do that by executing the Rebuild
Summary in the Summary Menu selection.
Help
Operating Aids
This command is a doorway to another lair of simple handy help related commends:
Help
Operating Aids
Q Signals
Displays the list of Q signals and meanings.
Help
Operating Aids
QN Signals
Displays the list of QN signals and meanings.
Help
Operating Aids
RST - Meaning
Displays the detailed explanation of all the RST Digits and their meanings.
Help
Operating Aids
Color Codes
Displays the resistor and capacitor Color Codes.
Using Help
< Alt
Use help as follows:
To get help at any time or on any part of SPLog, press < F1 >.
To remove help information from the screen, press < ESC >,
< F3 > or click the left mouse button on the square [
the top left corner.
To scroll help information, press PgDn, PgUp, Arrow Keys or
place the mouse cursor on the vertical or horizontal scroll
bar press left button and drag it.
To enlarge help window click left mouse button at the [
the top right corner of the help window.
In the Help window, use hyperlinks (Colored text) to display information about related topics.
All related topics are hyperlinks
Hyperlinks can be identified by different text color.
The < TAB > key moves the focus from one hyperlink to the next.
To display the information hyperlinks refers to:
press the < TAB > key until the desired hyperlink is selected,
then press < ENTER > or
position the mouse cursor anywhere on the hyperlink and click
the left mouse button twice.
Main Log Window
The Main Log Window collects and/or provides comprehensive information about currently loaded contact.
Highlighted letters are short cut keys. Use mouse or <Alt + (Highlighted letter) > hot key method to directly access the desired field, press any buttons or select any features.
Six Fields (Call, Mode, Freq, Date, QSL S and QSL R ) are the core of SPLog. Their function, actions and format are outlined below.
If you make a mistake, use left or right arrow keys to move within the field, and < Del > or < Ins > keys to correct the mistake.
The Call Sign Field: Z
1. A DIGIT (0..9) OR '/' MUST appear within the first three characters of the Call Sign. :
2. CALL sign MUST be at least four characters in length. @
3. Blank ' ' can not be present within the first 3 characters.
VE3NPL
Will be read as Canada.
VE3/SP9FLY
Will be read as Canada.
SP/VE3NPL
Will be read as Poland.
VE3NPL/SP
Will be read as Canada. (Don't use this format
if you want Poland)
If those three conditions are not satisfied the program will generate an ERROR message.
Incorrect Call Sign Examples:
SPVE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
SP VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1, 3.
SP\VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
SP-VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
I9
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 2, 3.
The Mode Field:
Accepts the mode of the contact, but the Mode
Setup dialog box in the options menu has to be correctly configured before this field will work. %
ie Enter: CW, SSB, AM, RTTY ...
The Freq (Frequency) Field: [
Accepts the frequency, but the Band
Setup dialog box in the options menu must be entered. /
Don't forget the DOT (.) between MHz and KHz. ]
ie. 1.834 for 160 M Band
14.025 for 20 M Band
28.495 for 10 M Band etc.
If you are working with satellites, enter: K
A for Mode A (2 M up/10 M down) or
B for Mode B (.70 M up/2 M down)
in to frequency field.
Additional satellite modes are available, providing the band setup is configured to accommodate those modes.
The "Date" and "Time" Fields: (mm/dd/yy) must be entered. If date or time is not provided, the program will generate an incomplete record error, and you will not be allowed to save the QSO.
If you are running SPLog in its real-time mode, the Date and Time is taken from the system. If not, The Date and Time is retained from the last QSO. This feature can be turned ON or OFF using the auto Date & Time option in the Option
Switches
Notes dialog box.
The "QSL S" (QSL Send) and "QSL R" (QSL Received) fields can be in one of two logical states, either 'Y' (Yes) or 'N' (No). If anything else is entered the program will automatically assume the 'N' (No) answer. It is important to enter 'Y' in the "QSL R" field as soon as you receive the QSL card. It is based on this field that SPLog can tell how many countries you have confirmed, as well as perform other statistics and calculations.
The Award Field: _
Accepts very specific information, which in turn helps SPLog track several additional awards.
Award Name
Award Example
Meaning
** Note **
Iota
NA-23
NA23 Iota Island Wkd
DON'T Enter NA-023
Grid Square
UN96EA or UN96
UN96EA Grid Square Wkd
Canadian Is.
QE-03
QE03 Canadian Is Wkd
DON'T Enter QE-3
Oblast
OBL-20
Oblast No 20 Wkd
DON'T Enter OBL-020
The Input Lines: {
Field Name
Type
Length
Enter
Call
Character
13
Call Sign
Mode
Character
4
Mode
Freq
Numeric
7
Frequency
Name
Character
10
First Name
Time
Character
5
Start Time
Date
Date
8
Contact Date
QTH
Character
15
City
QVia
Character
8
QSL Manager
HRst
Numeric
3
His RST
MRst
Numeric
3
My RST
QS
Logical
1
QSL Sand
QR
Logical
1
QSL Received
Sate
Character
3
State or Province
Country
Character
21
Country
County
Character
15
County
Awards
Character
11
QSL Award Line
Remark
Character
80
Memo Line
The Band/Mode Information Subwindow:
AllBand/Mode: New Country New Zone CQ New Zone ITU
Band/Mode: New Country New Zone CQ New Zone ITU
The first line (AllBand/Mode) will fill or partially fill if and only if the currently entered station is a New Country, New Zone CQ or New Zone ITU on ALL BANDS AND ALL MODES.
The second line (Band/Mode) will fill or partially fill if and only if the worked station is a New Country, New Zone CQ or New Zone ITU on the currently entered BAND and MODE. 1
The Band Information Subwindow.
Mode Country
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13
_ _ C _ _ _ _ _ _ W _ _ N
This window displays the Bands crossection information based upon the current country and mode.
A C - Confirmed; W - Worked; N - New Contact (Current Log Record) underneath a band indicates that you have performed the above with the current country and using the current mode.
The Dupe Information Subwindow.
Dupe QSO No. ########
Date mm/dd/yy Freq ###.###
Mode RTTY
The Dupe subwindow displays information about the last contact (if any) with the current call sign. If an old contact exists (within the last 2000 log entries) its record number, date, freq, and mode will appear within this window. If it doesn't, "NON" will appear instead of the record number. N
To view the dupe record press [ Dupe ] button at the bottom of the screen. 8
To exit dupe record press the [ Dupe ] button again. >
The Zone CQ Map Subwindow.
Band/Mode
1 2 3 4
1234567890123456789012345678901234567890
_____N________W______________C__________
The Zone CQ Subwindow displays all Zones information based upon the Band and Mode that is currently entered.
A C - Confirmed; W - Worked; N - New Contact (Current Log Record) underneath a zone means that you have performed the above with that Zone using the current Band and Mode. Z
To view the Zone
ITU summary, execute the "Summary
Zone ITU" option of the menu bar.
The Country, Zone information Subwindow.
Continent
Country Name
Zone CQ ## Zone ITU ##
Bearing ### Deg. ###### Mi
The Country window locates and displays information about the country of the current call. The Country, Continent, Zone CQ, ITU, Bearing and Distance details are displayed for your information and convenience.
The distance can be measured in Kilometers, Miles, and Nautical Miles. To set your preference access the "Options | Switches and Notes" menu selection. ,
Special Append / Main LogBook Window Keys: W
The Arrow and Page keys will allow you to quickly scroll through the LogBook entries: w
Arrow Up = go -1 record;
Arrow Down = go +1 record;
PgUp = go -100 records;
PgDn = go +100 records.
The Buttons:
[ Save ]
Saves log entry to the current log file.
[Delete]
Deletes log entry from the current logbook. The
deleted record is just flagged as deleted, just in
case you change your mind. Only by executing the
Log
Log option of the menu bar the deleted
record(s) are permanently removed from the Logbook.
[ Dupe ]
View the duplicate QSO. (If any)
[Escape]
Exits this window. No action is taken.
Directory Data Base
Welcome to the "QSL Bureau", "Important Addresses", and "User Defined" main edit/append window. ?
The purpose of this window is to provide you with the capability of maintaining several important data bases. The first two "QSL Bureau" and "Important Addresses" are predefined and named for you, while the third option "User Defined" gives you the power of creating and collecting several purely personal data bases. (
Use the Buttons to control the window. O
The Arrow and Page keys will allow you to quickly scroll through the entries: w
Arrow Up = go -1 record;
Arrow Down = go +1 record;
PgUp = go -100 records;
PgDn = go +100 records.
QSL Manager Data Base
The purpose of this window is to provide you with the capability of maintaining and editing a very important QSL Manager data base. ~
Due to memory limitations, only 1,000 managers are kept in memory. SPLog will not lookup any managers above the 1,000 limit. (
Use the Buttons to control the window. O
The Arrow and Page keys will allow you to quickly scroll through the entries: w
Arrow Up = go -1 record;
Arrow Down = go +1 record;
PgUp = go -100 records;
PgDn = go +100 records.
CW Tutor
The rules and techniques employed here for CW Morse code generation and spacing are described as follows:
Dot = 1 time unit
Dash = 3 time units - Standard 50% Weight;
- 2 time units at 25% Weight ( Minimum )
- 4 time units at 75% Weight ( Maximum ).
Spacing between two symbols = 3 time units.
Spacing between two words = 5 time units.
The time unit itself depends on the data rate ( Transmission Speed ).
At standard 15 words per minute and 5 characters per word, one word
will take 4 seconds. This assumes that one character has an
average of 5 symbols, namely: 3 dots and 2 dashes. With one unit between
each dot or dash, this translates into one entire character containing
13 units (ie:
S-S- = 13 Units. S=Space). Included in the 4 second period will be 1 end of word
space of 5 units, and 4 end of character spaces.
As we are assuming the standard 5 characters per word, then the total number
of units per word will be [(13*5)+(4*3)+(1*5)]=82 units, therefore one time unit
for 15WPM is 4 seconds divided by 82 or 48.8 milliseconds.
- Is both Continent & Mode sensitive. It can be adjusted at
any time to display either the WKD or CFM countries for
any Mode.
Unfolds in pages of 10 countries at a time.
W = indicates Worked country, C = indicates Confirmed country.
The Buttons:
[ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display both Wkd and Cfm countries.
[ CFM ] - will display Only CFM countries.
[ Summary ] - will access complete DX Country summary,
displaying the total number of different countries
Wkd and Cfm for each Band and Mode.
[ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the window.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the window.
[ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 Countries.
As soon as you have 100 or more countries CFM, on any Band and Mode: Press the [ Print ] button and print out the list. Complete and send in an application for the DXCC membership to ARRL.
Main Award Window
The Award window:
- Is fully Mode sensitive. It can be adjusted at any time
to display the list of all entries WKD and/or CFM for the
entire band set. The display is Based upon the Mode
that is selected. Then mode as well as other important
information is displayed in the lower right corner.
Unfolds in pages of 10 counties at a time.
W = indicates Worked entry, C = indicates Confirmed entry.
The Buttons:
[ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display WKD and CFM entries.
[ CFM ] - will display Only CFM entries.
[ Summary ] - will access complete Summary, displaying the
total number of different award entries Wkd and
Cfm on each Band and Mode.
[ Print ] - Takes you to the Award
Print options window. There you
will decide on the type of printout needed.
[ Escape ] - exits (closes) the window.
[ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 award entries.
Terminal
< F8 >
SPLog now provides an easy and simple Terminal subprogram. It is here to aid you with your com port communication device such as a TNC or a Modem. This Terminal subprogram does not care what is connected to a com port, and that alone is its power. For those of you who are not sure what this means, it gives SPLog the power to communicate with just about anything, providing the Com Port is configured correctly. 3
The Terminal Program is Pre-configured as follow: x
TNC: PK-232 Com Port Speed: 4800 Baud. ComPort: Com1
Parity: None Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1
This configuration should allow you to communicate with about 90% of commonly available communication devices.
There is however a down side. Because the use and purpose of the SPLog Terminal subprogram has been left open, you MUST provide initialization commands for a given device.
ie i: If you are using a TNC such as PK-232 and wish to change
the Host Mode, you have to manually type: HOST ON/OFF.
ii: If you are using a modem you must manually enter all the
commands such as: ATDT 1-(519)-756-5661 will Tone Dial the
above number, or ATZ will initialize the Modem.
Please refer to your communication device manual for details on command list/summary and initialization.
There is however help. Upon the initial Terminal load, SPLog automatically sends an appropriate *.INI (initialization) file to the port. You can select the correct *.INI file by selecting your TNC type from the list located in the "Options | Terminal Setup" window. All the *.INI files have been designed to be of a straight Dos Text format, so you can use any Editor / Word Processor to enter or change all the initialization commands.
Browse Start No
< F6 >
SPLog wants to know at which point in your logbook to start the browse.
For example:
If you want to start browsing at a number 1,000 enter "1000" in the "Number" input line and then press the [ Accept ] button.
Award Summary Window
This window calculates and displays detailed Band and Mode sensitive statistical break down of the current award. You can easily see all the relevant information.
The Buttons:
[ Print ] - creates a printout of the Summary window.
[ Escape ] - closes the window.
County Not Found
This is a message windows informing you that the current logbook search did not find any US counties.
Detailed vs Speed Scan
This window receives your decision as to the type of a logbook scan that you would like to initiate.
The speed scan:
Will not stop for any discrepancy, but will attempt to analyze the logbook as quickly as possible.
The Detailed scan:
Will pause if any of the required QSO fields are empty or contain an invalid or inaccurate information. If such an instance is found, the record is loaded into the main logbook screen and displayed. You may than check or enter the correct information.
Can Not Verify County
This message window is only active if a Detailed scan is engaged, and it informs you that the displayed county/state combination could not be verified as an existing combination.
If you are sure and have proof (QSL Card) that the county does exist, please send us a Copy so that other hams may benefit from your information.
Registration
Protect your investment in this software by sending in a registration as soon as possible. Only by registering you can keep us working on improving, upgrading and extending our products. If you've Purchased this product directly from Alpha Business Software you are already registered and on file. If you've obtained this package from a different source, you can register by completing and sending in the Order form.
Our Address is:
Peter or Andrew Pfeiffer
Alpha Business Software Technical support:
63 Beaver Cr. (519) 756
Brantford, ON Please ask for
N3P 1T3 Peter or Andy VE3NPL
Canada
Registering provides several benefits: !
You will receive a unique Serial Number especially tailored to you and your version of SPLog. This Number will unlock the full power of the program, and allow you to keep an unlimited log. The size of the Logbook will be limited only by the amount of space available on the hard drive.
We can deal with your questions and problems more quickly when you telephone for product support because we will already have your name and information about your system on file. A
We can notify you of enhancements, upgrades and new products. f
You have the opportunity to tell us what would you like to see in future versions of this product. t
Full product support is limited to properly registered packages, and registered users are given higher priority.
SPLog UnRegistered
SPLog was designed to run in two modes: @
1. Shareware (UnRegistered), and
2. Full (Registered).
Those two modes have been incorporated for both Yours and Alpha Business Software protection. Yours from purchasing a program whose features, attributes, and capabilities are not fully known, and ours from software pirating. If you try this program and continue to use it beyond a reasonable amount of time, you are expected to register. ?
You can register by completing and sending in the Order form.
When running in the UnRegistered (Shareware) mode, several key features are made inaccessible. Upon Registration you will receive a special key (Personal Serial Number) which will unlock the full potential of SPLog. G
If you can see this screen, You are running in the UnRegistered Mode.
Browse
< F4 >
To Close the Browse window click on the [
] or press <F3> key. ~
Clicking and dragging the mouse on the Horizontal or Vertical scroll bar allows you to quickly scroll through the records. Y
Clicking on a given logbook line will load that record into the Main Log Edit window. =
The following keyboard keys can be used within this option:
Up Move up one line
Down Move down one line
Right Move right 7 columns
Left Move left 7 columns
PgUp Move one page up
PgDn Move one page down
Home View left most column of the log
End View right most column of the log
Ctrl-PgUp View beginning of log
Ctrl-PgDn View end of log
Ctrl-Right Move right 1/3 of a page
Ctrl-Left Move left 1/3 of a page
Enter File Name
This is a standard Filename input dialog box. Its duty is to receive the name and path of the file you wish to access or create. H
Selecting file is easy. It can be accomplished in one of the two ways: X
1. Simply retype the name of the file in the "Name" input line and press < Enter >, or r
2. Press < Tab > once to enter "Files" window. Using the arrow keys select the desired File and press < Enter >.
If your File is on a separate diskette, or in a different directory, just type the drive letter and/or the path to where the file is located in the "Name" input line, and as always, press < Enter >. *
"Name" field
Meaning
ie: B:\ < Enter >
File is on drive B,
C:\LOGS\ < Enter >
File is on drive C, in the
sub directory LOGS.
Pressing the [ Cancel ] button, or < Esc > key while in the dialog box will return control to the SPLog environment.
Text Input Window
Click mouse here to close
the window. Key board users
Window Title
press <ESC> or <F3>.
Title:
Enter the requested text here.
ie. VE3NPL, VE3, John etc..
[Accept]
[Escape]
Escape Button. Press this button to exit
(close) the dialog box.
Accept Button. Press this button to accept the
information and continue with the requested
process.
Number Input Window
Click mouse here to close
the window. Key board users
Window Title
press <ESC>, <F3>.
Number:
Enter any number.
ie. 12 or 19982
[Accept]
[Escape]
Escape Button. Press this button to exit
(close) the dialog box.
Accept Button. Press This button if you want to
accept this number and continue with the current
process.
Date Input Window
Click mouse here to close the
window. Key board users
Window Title
press <ESC> or <F3>.
Date:
Enter any Date.
mm/dd/yy
ie. 12/30/92
[Accept]
[Escape]
Escape Button. Press this button to exit
(close) the dialog box.
Accept Button. Press This button if you want to
accept the Date and continue with the current
process.
Band Select
Please choose a Band for which you want to perform the requested function or calculation.
How to select a Band?
1. Use < Up > or < Dwn > arrow keys to select the desired Band.
2. Press [ Accept ] button to accept the selection and continue.
3. Press [ Escape ] to exit (close) the Band select dialog box.
Mode Select
Please choose a Mode for which you want to perform the requested function or calculation.
How to select a Mode?
1. Use < Up > or < Dwn > arrow keys to select the desired Mode.
2. Press [ Accept ] button to accept the selection and continue.
3. Press [ Escape ] to exit (close) the Mode select dialog box.
Continent Select
Please choose a Continent for which you want to perform the requested function or calculation.
How to select a Continent?
1. Use < Up > or < Dwn > arrow keys to select the Continent.
2. Press [ Accept ] button to accept the selections and continue.
3. Press [ Escape ] to exit (close) the Continent and Mode select dialog box.
Related topic: Continents
Award Print Options
Welcome to the "Award Print Options" selection box.
The valid "Print Options" are: o
( ) Current Award Window
Prints the Currently Displayed award
window
( ) CFM Award Logbook Entries
Prints a single Logbook QSO for
Each CONFIRMED Award Entry.
( ) ALL Award Logbook Entries - Prints a Logbook QSO for every
Worked or Confirmed Award Entry.
Buttons:
[ Escape ] - Cancels the Print command.
[ Print ] - Proceeds with the printout for the selected option.
How to select "Print Option"?:
1. Use < Up > or < Dwn > arrow keys to select the desired Option.
2. Press [ Print ] button to accept the selection and continue.
3. Press [ Escape ] to exit (close) the "Print Option" dialog box.
Print Range Selection
( All Print Menu Options )
Use this selection if you are planning to print whole, or part of the current logbook.
To Enter Range:
The Cursor Should be in the "Start No:" input line. If not press <Alt-S> to enter the line.
1. Enter the Lower Print Limit in the "Start No:" field.
2. Press < Tab > to enter the "End No:" field.
3. Enter the Upper Print Limit.
4. Press [ Accept ] button to accept the Range and continue.
5. Press [ Escape ] to exit (close) the dialog box.
For Example:
To print records from No. 1254 to 1300.
Enter 1254 as the Lower Print Limit,
Enter 1300 as the Upper Print Limit.
Press [ Accept ] button.
46 QSOs will be printed.
The information line "Range is 1 to ######" indicates the Maximum Number of QSOs that can be printed (Is currently present in your logbook).
Print Selected QSOs
( All Print Menu Options )
Here you are given a choice of selecting up to nine QSO numbers at the time. Once the numbers are entered, the program will attempt to access those records. If the records exist, SPLog will print the corresponding logbook entries.
To enter QSO Number(s):
The cursor should be in the "QSO #1" field. If not press <Alt-1> to get there.
1. Enter first number within the "QSO #1" field.
2. Press < Tab > to enter the "QSO #2" field.
3. Enter Second number.
4. Press < Tab > again to enter the "QSO #3" field.
5. Enter Third number. And so on.
6. Repeat the last two steps (4 and 5) for all the remaining
fields. You do not have to fill all 9 fields. The log record
numbers can be in an arbitrary sequence, not necessarily
ascending or descending.
7. Press [ Accept ] button to accept the Selection and start printing.
Please Make sure the paper is in the printer or the labels are set.
8. Press [ Escape ] to exit (close) the dialog box.
Distance & Bearing
Welcome to the "Distance & Bearing" information window. This window displays the results of the Short/Long Path Bearing and Distance Between the two points, as well as a grid square for the second point.
Since this information is computed based on the data entered in the Bearing
Point
Entry dialog box it is very important for this information to be correct.
The Buttons:
[ Print ]
creates a hard copy of all the information
displayed by the "Distance & Bearing" window
and then exits the window.
[ Escape ]
exits (closes) the "Distance & Bearing"
window.
US Frequency Allocation Chart
For Up to Date Frequency Allocation Chart refer to the current FCC Rule Book.
The following Frequency Charts are to be used as guide lines only. Any changes, updates or remarks please send to: Alpha Business Software ~
** Geographical and power restrictions apply to these bands. See The FCC Rule Book for information about your specific area. ?
= CW, RTTY, DIGI DATA
= CW only
= CW and SSB
160 Meters
E,A,G
1.800 1.900 2.000 MHz
Amateur station operating at 1.900 - 2.000 KHz must not cause harmful interference to the radiolocation service and are afforded no protection from radiolocation operations.
80 Meters
3.675 3.725
3.525
3.850
3.775
N,T
3.500 3.750 4.000 MHz
5167.5 KHz (SSB Only): Alaska emergency use only.
40 Meters
7.100 7.150
7.025
7.225
N,T
G *
A *
E *
7.000 7.150 7.300 MHz
* Phone operation is allowed on 7.075 - 7.100 MHz in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Is. and areas of the Caribbean south of 20 deg. north latitude; and in Hawaii and areas near ITU Region 3, including Alaska.
30 Meters
E,A,G
10.100 10.150 MHz
Maximum power on 30 Meters is 200 W PEP output. Amateurs must avoid interference to the fixed service outside US. ,
20 Meters
14.025 14.150 14.225
14.175
N,T
14.000 14.150 14.350 MHz
17 Meters
E,A,G
18.068 18.110 18.168 MHz
15 Meters
21.100 21.200
21.025
21.300
21.225
N,T
21.000 21.200 21.450 MHz
12 Meters
E,A,G
24.890 24.930 24.990 MHz
10 Meters
28.100 28.500
N,T
E,A,G
28.000 28.300 29.700 MHz
Novices and Technicians are limited to 200 W PEP output on 10 Meters.
6 Meters
50.1
E,A,G,T
50.0 54.0 MHz
2 Meters
144.1
E,A,G,T
144.0 148.0 MHz
1.25 Meters
E,A,G,T,N
222.0 225.0 MHz
Novices are limited to 25 W PEP output from 222 to 225 MHz !
70 Centimeters **
E,A,G,T
420.0 450.0 MHz
33 Centimeters **
E,A,G,T
902.0 928.0 MHz
23 Centimeters **
1270 1295
N
E,A,G,T
1240 1300 MHz
Novices are limited to 5 W PEP output from 1270 to 1295 MHz.
Country, Continent and Zone Select
There are instances when the same Prefix is assign to several countries:
ie: VP8
Falkland Is.
VP8
South Georgia.
VP8
South Orkney Is.
VP8
South Sandwich Is.
VP8
South Shetland Is.
OR a Country contains several zones CQ/ITU:
ie: U.S.A or Canada.
OR Continent border goes through a country
ie: Turkey lies in EU and AS
If you encounter such an instance, this window provides you with the option of selecting the appropriate combination. y
If you make a mistake, and select the wrong Country, Continent or Zone, don't worry you can easily correct the problem. /
To change the Country, Continent, or Zone:
1. Locate the incorrect record.
2. Change the Call sign (or just the Prefix) to a
different Country and save the record.
3. Locate the same record again.
4. Reenter the original call sign and save it.
5. The Program will then query for the correct
Country, Continent or Zone.
6. Select the appropriate combination and press
the [ Accept ] button.
Continents abbreviation
AF
Africa
AN
Antarctica
AS
Asia
EU
Europe
NA
North America
OC
Oceania
SA
South America
US State List
ALABAMA LA
LOUISIANA OH
OHIO
ALASKA ME
MAINE OK
OKLAHOMA
ARKANSAS MD
MARYLAND OR
OREGON
ARIZONA MA
MASSACHUSETTS PA
PENNSYLVANIA
CALIFORNIA MI
MICHIGAN RI
RHODE ISLAND
COLORADO MN
MINNESOTA SC
SOUTH CAROLINA
CONNECTICUT MS
MISSISSIPPI SD
SOUTH DAKOTA
DELAWARE MO
MISSOURI TN
TENNESSEE
FLORIDA MT
MONTANA TX
TEXAS
GEORGIA NE
NEBRASKA UT
UTAH
HAWAII NV
NEVADA VT
VERMONT
IDAHO NH
NEW HAMPSHIRE VA
VIRGINIA
ILLINOIS NJ
NEW JERSEY WA
WASHINGTON
INDIANA NM
NEW MEXICO WV
WEST VIRGINIA
IOWA NY
NEW YORK WI
WISCONSIN
KANSAS NC
NORTH CAROLINA WY
WYOMING
KENTUCKY ND
NORTH DAKOTA
CW Keying
Morse code is sent by keying the DTR line on SERIAL ports (COM1 to COM4) or the SELECT (SLCT) line on PARALLEL ports (LPT1 or LPT2).
Serial Port CW Keying Circuit for positive keyed radios
You will need: '
- DB9F connector if your serial port is DB9 type or
DB25F connector if your serial port is DB25 type.
- NPN small signal transistor (2N2222, 2N4400, 2N3904 etc.)
- Resistor - 1 Kohm
- Capacitor - 1000 pf (blocking capacitor)
- Length of one conductor shielded keying cable
- 1/4" jack
1K resistor is soldered to the DTR line (pin 20 on DB25 or pin 4 on DB9). To the other end of the 1K resistor solder base of the NPN transistor. The emitter of the transistor and the ground lead (shield) of the radio keying cable are soldered to the SIGNAL GROUND (pin 7 on a DB25 or pin 5 on a DB9). Collector of the transistor solder to the canter conductor on the radio keying cable and tip of the 1/4" jack. ]
NPN Transistor
2N2222 or equiv.
C
(pin 4 on DB9) 1 Kohm B
+ (Tip)
DTR
(pin 20 on DB25) resistor
Transmitter
E
Key Jack
COM PORT
1000 pf
(pin 5 on DB9)
GND
Ground
(pin 7 on DB25) Shield of keying cable
Parallel Port CW Keying Circuit for positive keyed radios
You will need:
- DB25M connector
- NPN small signal transistor (2N2222, 2N4400, 2N3904 etc.)
- Resistor - 1Kohm
- Capacitor - 1000 pf (Blocking capacitor)
- Length of one conductor shielded keying cable
- 1/4" jack
1K resistor is soldered to the SLCT line (pin 17 on DB25M). To the other end of the 1K resistor solder base of the NPN transistor. The emitter of the transistor solder to the STROBE (pin 1 on a DB25M). Ground lead (shield) of the radio keying cable is soldered to the SIGNAL GROUND (pin 18 on a DB25). Collector of the transistor solder to the canter conductor of the radio keying cable and the tip of the 1/4" jack. e
NPN Transistor
2N2222 or equiv.
E C
STROBE
+ (Tip)
(pin 1 on DB25)
P B
A 1 Kohm
Transmitter
R P SLCT
Key Jack
A O (pin 17 on DB25) resistor 1000
L R
L T
E
L GND
Ground
(pin 18 on DB25) Shield of keying cable
Terminal Cable (TNC) x
Terminal cable is used to connect computer to the TNC in order to fully utilize all CW features provided by the SPLog. 6
Refer to your TNC manual for a type of cable needed. f
These circuit are for positive keyed radios. It is possible that they will also work on negative keyed radios. That possibility has not been tested by us. If you wish, you may investigate this option further, but remember, you will do so at your own risk. No responsibility is taken for possible damage the computer, TRX or any other associated circuitry. f
Most modern TRX'es are positive keyed. Please refer to your radio operating manual for more details.
Registration Complete
This is an information message window indicating that you have just successfully completed the registration process. The Full power and potential of SPLog is now Unlocked.
Warning
Registration Number Mis-Match
This is a warning message indicating that the Call Sign, and/or the Serial Number you have just entered, does NOT match internal SPLog records. Verify both the "Call Sign" and the "Serial Number". Check and make sure that there are NO trailing blanks (' ') at the end of each one, as well as make sure that both ware issued by Alpha Business Software and for the version of SPLog that you have. If all of the above are correct, and you are a registered user, contact Alpha Business Software, so that we may reverify the integrity of your Serial Number. t
SPLog is NOT a Public Domain program and is NOT free. SPLog is copyright (c) 1990
1994 by Alpha Business Software.
Protect your investment in this software by sending in a registration as soon as possible. Only by registering you can keep us working on improving, upgrading and extending our products. If you've Purchased this product directly from Alpha Business Software you are already registered and on file. If you've purchased this package from a different source, you can register by completing and sending in the order form.
Backup Complete
This is a simple message informing you that the Backup Process has finished without any obvious errors, but because SPLog is using external programs to perform the backup and compression, the author can not guarantee the performance and/or reliability of those programs. You are responsible for ensuring the reliability of those programs as well as verifying that the backup file(s) are in fact intact.
Backup File Lost
SPLog reports this error if the Backup file is not on the destination Drive and/or directory. #
Some of the passible reasons are: ,
1. The directory or drive does not exists. :
2. The drive is unformatted, unreadable, or not present. [
3. The backup file has not been created due to read error or not enough disk space error.
Backup File Not Created
SPLog reports this error if the Backup file is not present. #
Some of the passible reasons are: B
1. The external compression/backup program could not be located. A
2. An Read or Write error has occurred while performing backup. 7
3. There was not enough memory to perform the backup.
Backup Compare Error
SPLog displays this error if a file created by the selected backup compressor differs in any way from the file located on the destination drive. ~
If a difference is found, the backup file is most likely corrupted and unusable. It is recommended that you delete the file.
Restore Complete
This is a message informing that you have just finished restoring one of your backup files.
Abort
SPLog displays this message informing you that you have in some way canceled the current process or function.
Not Enough Memory
This is an error message instructing you that there is not enough free conventional (DOS - Below 1 Meg) memory to perform the requested function.
To correct this problem unload ALL your TSR programs, and reefer to the SPLog requirements to verify that your computer has the minimum free memory required by the current version of SPLog.
Configuration File Not Found
This is a warning massage indicating that the SPLog.CNF file could not be located.
Reasons:
The SPLOG.CNF file has been deleted (Erased).
The SPLOG.CNF file has been accidentally renamed.
The SPLOG.CNF file is not in the same directory
as the main program.
The program will continue with Default values. %
To create new configuration file:
Select the "Options" menu selection and press [ Enter ].
Execute the "Personal Data" command. Fill in the Dialog Box
and than press [ Save ] button.
Execute the "Switches and Notes" command. Fill in the Dialog Box
and than press [ Save ] button.
Execute the "Printer Setup" command. Fill in the Dialog
Box and than press [ Save ] button.
Execute the "Terminal Setup" command. Fill in the Dialog Box
and than press [ Save ] button.
Execute the "Band Setup" command. Fill in the Dialog Box
and than press [ Save ] button.
Execute the "Mode Setup" command. Fill in the Dialog Box
and than press [ Save ] button.
To restore Your Configuration File, copy the SPLOG.CNF File from the backup diskette. j
To copy the Original SPLOG.CNF file, exit the SPLog < ALT-X > and at the Dos Prompt (C:\ or A:\) Type: ,
Copy A:\SPLOG.CNF C:\SPLOG\SPLOG.CNF
or Copy B:\SPLOG.CNF C:\PATH\SPLOG.CNF
Country List Not Found
This is a warning massage indicating that the DXCC.LST file could not be located.
Reasons:
The DXCC.LST file has been deleted (Erased).
The DXCC.LST file has been accidentally renamed.
The DXCC.LST file is not in the same directory
as the main program.
The program will continue, but No Country will be found until a new DXCC.LST file is created. W
To restore Your DXCC Country List, copy the DXCC.LST File from the backup diskette. i
To copy the original DXCC.LST file, exit the SPLog < ALT-X > and at the Dos Prompt (C:\ or A:\) Type: )
Copy A:\DXCC.LST C:\SPLOG\DXCC.LST
or Copy B:\DXCC.LST C:\PATH\DXCC.LST
Erase Award File
The function of this dialog box is to receive your intention whether to erase the award file or not. If you wish to do so, select the [ Yes ] button. If you do not wish to do so press the [ No ] button or the < ESC > key. #
Erase the Award file if you have:
1. Performed extensive editing changes to the logbook.
2. Changed the SPLog Band or Mode configuration.
3. Deleted Several records.
If you erase the award file, the next time you execute the same award, your entire logbook will have to be rescanned. The process may take a while, but the data will be recreated and therefore very accurate.
If you do not erase the file, the next time the award is loaded SPLog will only need to rescan small part of your logbook. The process is much quicker, but not as accurate. The decision is yours.
File Version Error
This is a critical SPLog Error.
What basically happened is:
1. The file belongs to a different program version.
2. The file has been altered in a way that is not fully
compatible with the current copy.
3. The file has been damaged and access may cause
unpredictable resoults.
SPLog should be able to recreate the file. If the problem continues check your system, as you may have a configuration problem. The most common causes are Incompatible, Incorrectly configured, or Damaged hard drives and/or incorrect Buffering/caching.
LogBook Configuration Has Changed
This is a warning message indicating that a current SPLog (Band and Mode) Configuration differs from the configuration saved during the Last award scan of your logbook.
This may or may not cause a problem. If you have changed either Band or Mode but have not used the old setting before, the change carries no impact and you can ignore this message.
If on the other hand, you have changed either Band or Mode that has been used throughout your logbook the change may cause an incorrect interpretation of the data and you should rescan the award.
Sort Award File
This decision dialog box is asking whether to sort the award or not. The sorted award file is usually more readable, but the process of sorting may take a long while depending on the award size, speed of computer, speed of the hard drive, amount of memory, and a caching system involved. <
Approximate sort times of a file containing 1,600 Entries.
CPU / MHz
HD Speed
Memory
Caching
Sort Time
80086 4.77
MFM Slow
1 Meg
None
75 Minutes
80286 12
IDE 16 ms
1 Meg
None
60 Minutes
80386 25
IDE 14 ms
2 Meg
400 K
30 Minutes
80486 33
IDE 12 ms
4 Meg
1024 K
12 Minutes
Pentium 60
IDE 10 ms
8 Meg
2048 K
4 Minutes
If you have over 2 Megs of memory, It is Strongly recommended that you enable caching system by using a program such as Smartdrive, or PC-Cache. You can use the above table as a cache size vs memory blueprint.
File Already Exists
This is an information message indicating that the file you are trying to create is already in existence. R
You can either keep the old file, or create new by requesting the rescan option.
File Not Found
This is a warning massage indicating that the requested file could not be located.
Reasons:
The File has been deleted (Erased).
The File has been accidentally renamed.
The File is not in the same directory as the main program.
The program should be able to continue, but some of its functions may not work correctly. P
To restore your version of the file, copy the file from the backup diskette. d
To restore the original version, copy the specified file from the Original distribution disk(s). &
At the Dos prompt (C:\ or D:\) type: 1
Copy A:\FileName.Ext C:\SPLOG\FileName.Ext
or Copy B:\FileName.Ext C:\PATH\FileName.Ext
Station Call Not Present
SPLog performs this check to ensure that a correct Station Call -> QSL Manager relationship exists. After all, you can't have a QSL Manager for an Empty / Non existing station.
Manager Not Found
This is a simple information box indicating that not a single qsl manager was found within the database matching the requested call sign.
Invalid SPLog V3.0 File
This is an Error massage indicating that you are attempting one of the following: I
1. Open ( Access ) a file that is not a proper SPLog V3.x LogBook File.
If you have SPLog version 1.x or 2.x you must create a new logbook. Once that is done, you can import your old logbook into the new file by executing the "Log | Import" feature of the program. P
2. You are trying to enter the SPLog without selecting or creating a Log File.
Proper Logbook file MUST be specified or created. You will not be allowed to continue if the appropriate file is not selected or created.
If you ware to gain access to a non SPLog file, the most likely outcome would be the destruction or corruption of that file. For safety reasons, only SPLog files design for the current version are allowed to be opened as logbooks.
Not a SPLog File
This is an Error massage indicating that you are attempting to Open (Access) a file that is not a proper SPLog V3.2 File.
Invalid Import File
This is an Error massage indicating that you are attempting to Import (Translate) a file that does not match the requested Logbook format.
Not Enough Space
This is a Warning massage indicating that there isn't enough room on the destination drive to perform the requested function. G
Free up more space. You can do so by deleting old programs and files.
No Dupe Record
This is a Warning massage indicating that there are no Duplicate QSOs found for the current call sign within the last 2,000 logbook entries.
Call Search
Record not found.
This is a Warning massage indicating that there are no more records matching the Call search.
Record Search
Search scope out of range.
This is a Warning massage indicating that the record number you are trying to access (looking for) is out of the Logbook range.
Date Search
Record not found.
This is a Warning massage indicating that there are no more records matching the Date search.
Record Not Found
This is a Warning massage window indicating that the QSO you are trying to find could not be located within the current logbook.
Stop or Continue The Current Process
This is a simple decision window asking for your intent to continue or to cancel the current ongoing process.
Country Not Found
This is a Warning massage indicating that there are no Countries matching your search within the current logbook.
Please Insert Page
This is an Printer Information massage reminding you to insert new paper page, and to verify that the printer is ON and Ready.
Disk Read/Write Error
This is an error massage informing you that an error has occurred during a disk read or write operation. This is a serious error and the most common problem that will cause this type of an error are "Disk full" or "Drive Bay Open". Check and make sure that it is closed and that you have enough room on the data disk.
unexpected Error
Under normal circumstances you should never see this type of an error, but it is reported if an unforeseen event occurs. SPLog has many built in features that constantly check and measure the system status. If the system becomes unstable, or if something unusual happens a Warning message is generated. If passible SPLog tries to recover, but it is likely that it is already to late. Please check your computer, as it is passible that it has become unstable. N
The most common sources of this type of an error are: (but not limited to)
- Out of Disk Space.
Running a disk compression program such as Stacker or Double Space may cause an inaccurate report of space available on your drive.
- Disk Sector Not Found.
A Damaged/unreadable area on your disk may cause such a problem.
- Drive Door Open.
If your drive door is not properly closed and error may be generated.
- Write Protected Disk
If your disk has a write protect sticker, and it is ON, an error may be generated.
There are other sources of errors that may cause a problem with your system. If your computer becomes unstable please contact a qualified professional.
Safety Pool Reached
SPLog has a built in safety feature that constantly checks the total amount of conventional memory available. If you are here, it means that something has gone a little wrong, and you have just reached the memory safety pool (Dropped below the 40k minimum allowable free memory). Upon dialog exit SPLog will terminate the current session. If the session is not terminated, SPLog may crash, and if that happens, you may loose part of your logbook or summary.
The most common cause of this problem are TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. Unload ALL of them, and reload SPLog. You should be fine now.
Analyze Log
This is a query massage asking whether to continue and analyze the logbook, or quit without proceeding any further.
- To Continue press the [ OK ] button.
- To Quit/Abort press the <ESC> key or Click on the [
] in the top
left corner.
The process of analyzing the log may take up to several minutes, depending on the size of the logbook, speed of your computer, the speed of the hard drive, the type and size of caching program employed, so don't worry, the program IS working. Your drive indicator light should occasionally LIT-UP while this process is continuing.
If you have Over 2 Megs of memory, It is Strongly recommended that you setup a caching system by using a program such as Smartdrive, or PC-Cache. You can use the below table as a cache size vs memory blueprint.
Memory
Cache Size
2 Meg
400 K
4 Meg
1024 K
8 Meg
2048 K
8 Meg +
3072 K
Unable To Perform Merge
This is an Error massage indicating that the "Merge" command could not be performed. The most likely causes are:
1. You have specified the same logbook file as the Main logbook.
2. The specified logbook does not exist.
3. SPLog does not know the format of the log you are attempting to merge.
Invalid Port Number
You have specified a COM port that is either not found or is out of range.
No Hardware For Port
You have specified a port number that does not exist. i.e.: you have specified port 4 (COM4) but your computer has only one port (COM1). ~
Another Reason for this error is that your computer is not 100% IBM compatible and SPLog can not gain access to that device.
UnKnown Port Error
An UnKnown Error has occurred while attempting to access your com port. Your computer could have become unstable so please check your system.
Incomplete LogBook Record
You are attempting to save an incomplete QSO. b
Five Fields ( Call, Mode, Freq, Time, Date ) are required and must be present to save the entry. >
Their function, restrictions and actions are outlined below.
The Call Sign Field: Z
1. A DIGIT (0..9) OR '/' MUST appear within the first three characters of the Call Sign. ;
2. CALL sign MUST be at least three characters in length. @
3. Blank ' ' can not be present within the first 3 characters.
VE3NPL
Will be read as Canada.
VE3/SP9FLY
Will be read as Canada.
SP/VE3NPL
Will be read as Poland.
VE3NPL/SP
Will be read as Canada. (Don't use this format
if you want Poland)
If those three conditions are not satisfied the program will generate an ERROR message.
Incorrect Call Sign Examples:
SPVE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
SP VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1, 3.
SP\VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
SP-VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
I9
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 2, 3.
The Mode Field:
Accepts the mode of the contact, but the Mode
Setup dialog box in the options menu has to be correctly configured before this field will work. %
ie Enter: CW, SSB, AM, RTTY ...
The Freq (Frequency) Field: [
Accepts the frequency, but the Band
Setup dialog box in the options menu must be entered. /
Don't forget the DOT (.) between MHz and KHz. ]
ie. 1.834 for 160 M Band
14.025 for 20 M Band
28.495 for 10 M Band etc.
If you are working with satellites, enter: K
A for Mode A (2 M up/10 M down) or
B for Mode B (.70 M up/2 M down)
in to frequency field.
Additional satellite modes are available, providing the band setup is configured to accommodate those modes.
The "Date" and "Time" Fields: (mm/dd/yy) must be entered. If date or time is not provided the program will generate an incomplete record error and you will not be allowed to save the QSO.
If you are running SPLog in its real-time mode, the Date and Time is taken from the system. If not, The Date and Time is retained from the last QSO. This feature can be turned ON or OFF using the Realtime logging option in the Option
Switches
Notes dialog box.
Call Sign Error
Something is wrong with the call sign you have just entered. The rules and restrictions are outlined below. Z
1. A DIGIT (0..9) OR '/' MUST appear within the first three characters of the Call Sign. :
2. CALL sign MUST be at least four characters in length. "
3. Blank ' ' can not be present.
VE3NPL
Will be read as Canada.
VE3/SP9FLY
Will be read as Canada.
SP/VE3NPL
Will be read as Poland.
VE3NPL/SP
Will be read as Canada. (Don't use this format
if you want Poland)
If those three conditions are not satisfied the program will generate an ERROR message.
Incorrect Call Sign Examples:
SPVE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
SP VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1, 3.
SP\VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
SP-VE3NPL
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 1.
I9
Will create an ERROR message. Rule 2, 3.
Mode Error
Something is wrong with the mode you have just entered. The rules and restrictions are outlined below. i
The Mode
Setup dialog box in the options menu must be configured correctly before this field will work. %
ie Enter: CW, SSB, AM, RTTY ...
Frequency Error
Something is wrong with the Frequency you have just entered. The rules and restrictions are outlined below. ]
For this field to work, you have to complete the Band
Setup dialog box in the options menu. /
Don't forget the DOT (.) between MHz and KHz. ]
ie. 1.834 for 160 M Band
14.025 for 20 M Band
28.495 for 10 M Band etc.
If you are working with satellites, enter: K
A for Mode A (2 M up/10 M down) or
B for Mode B (.70 M up/2 M down)
in to frequency field.
Additional satellite modes are available, providing the band setup is configured to accommodate those modes.
Date Error
The "Date" Fields: (mm/dd/yy) must be entered. If date is not provided the program generate an incomplete record error and you will not be allowed to save the QSO.
If you are running SPLog in its real-time mode, the Date and Time is taken from the system. If not, The Date and Time is retained from the last QSO. This feature can be turned ON or OFF using the Realtime logging option in the Option
Switches
Notes dialog box.
Time Error
You are attempting to enter/save an invalid time field value.
i.e.:
1. Valid Hour is 0..23. Anything else will generate an error.
2. Valid Minute is 0..59. Anything else will generate an error.
Index Help
To access any hyperlink in the Index list: R
Press < TAB > key until the desired hyperlink is found and press < Enter >, or
Use the PgUp, PgDn, or Arrow keys until the desired hyperlink is located and then position the mouse cursor anywhere on the hyperlink and click the left button twice.
INDEX
To get help on a particular topic: R
Press < TAB > key until the desired hyperlink is found and press < Enter >, or
Use the PgUp, PgDn, or Arrow keys until the desired hyperlink is located and then position the mouse cursor anywhere on the hyperlink and click the left button twice.