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--------------------------------------------------------------------- > SPLOG < > Version 3.2 < --------------------------------------------------------------------- > An Advanced Amateur Radio LogBook Database Program < > < > By < > < > ALPHA BUSINESS SOFTWARE < --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright (C) 1990-1994 --------------------------------------------------------------------- | SPLog is dedicated to Andrew Pfeiffer VE3NPL. Without his | | expert advice this program would not have been created. | --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Alpha Business Software 63 Beaver Cr. Brantford, ONT N3P 1T3 Canada Technical support (519) 756-5661 ----------------------- Page 1 ( 58 ) Some of the Major SPLog Features: --------------------------------- 1. Fully Menu driven and very user friendly environment with context sensitive help and Mouse support. 2. Unlimited log size for the registered version. 3. Easy, Quick and Flexible access to any LogBook entry. 4. Auto/Manual date and time logging with UTC conversion. 5. LogBook search using any field, or variation of fields. 6. Easy, Fully Dynamic, and Intelligent log append / edit. 7. Fully scrollable browse window with full QSO edit capability. 8. Automatic bearing and distance calculation. Grid Square Calculation. 9. LogBook search for duplicate contacts with build in feature to view and/or edit those contacts. 10. Automatic QSL Manager search. Full QSL Router and Editor functions. 11. On screen Zone CQ and ITU Worked and Confirmed. 12. Extensive Band and Mode sensitive LOG summary. 13. Fully customizable bands and modes. Up to 13 different Bands and 6 Modes per LogBook. 14. Prints: LogBook, QSL Cards, and Labels by Range, Confirmed QSOs Not confirmed QSOs, Selected QSOs, By Band, By Mode, and more. 15. Awards - Extensive and Flexible Tracking of all major awards including, but not limited to: DX Century Club, Wkd All States, Wkd All Continents, Wkd All County, WPX, IOTA, Grid and more. 16. Fully featured and adjustable Morse Code tutor, and keyer. 17. QSL Bureau, Addresses, and Personal Databases support. 18. Antenna design aids. 19. Logbook Merge and Translate capability. Lots more. Too many features to list here. ------------------------------------------ Page 2 ( 116 ) --------------------------- CONTENTS ------------------------------ CHAPTER Page 1.0 SPLog Introduction.................................... 6 2.0 Installation.......................................... 6 2.1 Checking Your SPLog Disk(s).................... 6 2.2 Registering Your SPLog Software................ 7 2.3 Backing Up Disks............................... 8 2.4 Preparing for Installation..................... 8 2.5 System requirements............................ 8 2.6 System recommendations......................... 8 2.7 Installation & Testing......................... 10 2.7.1 Upgreading Old SPLog.................. 12 3.0 Program Startup and Configuration..................... 13 3.1 Loading the program............................ 13 3.2 Basic Navigation & Program Layout.............. 14 3.2.1 Menu Bar.............................. 14 3.2.2 Clock................................. 15 3.2.3 Status Line........................... 15 3.2.4 Dialog Box - Navigation............... 16 3.2.5 Dialog Box - Field Edit............... 16 3.2.6 Mouse................................. 17 3.3 Configuration & Customization.................. 17 3.4 Creating & Loading LogBook Files............... 24 4.0 Menu Bar Commands..................................... 25 4.1 SPLog.......................................... 25 4.1.1 About SPLog........................... 26 4.1.2 Registration.......................... 26 4.1.3 Order Form............................ 26 4.2 LOG............................................ 27 4.2.1 Open LogBook.......................... 27 4.2.2 Append Record......................... 28 4.2.3 Import LogBook........................ 32 4.2.4 Browse Log............................ 34 4.2.5 Browse Start.......................... 35 4.2.6 Edit Record........................... 35 Page 3 ( 174 ) --------------------------- CONTENTS ------------------------------ CHAPTER Page 4.2 LOG............................................ 27 4.2.7 Pack Log.............................. 36 4.2.8 Merge Log............................. 36 4.2.9 Backup................................ 37 4.2.10 Restore............................... 37 4.2.11 Shell Exit............................ 37 4.2.12 Exit.................................. 37 4.3 SEARCH......................................... 38 4.3.1 Power Search.......................... 38 4.3.2 Call Sign............................. 38 4.3.3 Record No............................. 39 4.3.4 Date.................................. 40 4.3.5 Qth................................... 41 4.3.6 Name.................................. 41 4.3.7 State................................. 42 4.3.8 County................................ 42 4.3.9 Country............................... 42 4.4 SUMMARY........................................ 42 4.4.1 Log Summary........................... 42 4.4.2 Country Statistics ................... 43 4.4.3 Stations List......................... 44 4.4.4 Continent Data........................ 44 4.4.5 Zone CQ............................... 45 4.4.6 Zone ITU.............................. 46 4.4.7 Band.................................. 46 4.4.8 Mode.................................. 47 4.4.9 Rebuild Summary....................... 47 4.5 AWARDS......................................... 48 4.5.1 DX Century Club....................... 48 4.5.1.1 Sort Country List............... 49 4.5.2 Worked All Zones (WAZ)................ 49 4.5.3 Worked All Prefixes (WPX)............. 50 4.5.4 Worked All States (WAS)............... 50 4.5.5 US County Award....................... 51 4.5.6 Islands On The Air (IOTA)............. 52 4.5.7 Grid Square........................... 53 4.5.8 Canadian Island....................... 53 4.5.9 Oblast................................ 54 4.5.10 Custom (User Defined)................. 55 Page 4 ( 232 ) --------------------------- CONTENTS ------------------------------ CHAPTER Page 4.6 PRINT.......................................... 57 4.6.1 LogBook............................... 58 4.6.2 QSL Card.............................. 60 4.6.3 Label................................. 61 4.6.4 Custom Label.......................... 61 4.7 TOOLS.......................................... 62 4.7.1 Terminal.............................. 62 4.7.2 Bearing and Grid...................... 63 4.7.3 QSL Manager........................... 64 4.7.4 Morse Code............................ 64 4.7.5 Personal Directory.................... 66 4.7.6 Yagi Antenna Design................... 67 4.7.7 Text File Viewer...................... 67 4.7.8 Time & Date Reset..................... 68 4.7.9 DXCC Country.......................... 69 4.8 OPTIONS........................................ 71 4.8.1 Personal Data......................... 71 4.8.2 Switches and Notes.................... 72 4.8.3 Morse Code Setup...................... 73 4.8.4 CW Memory Setup....................... 74 4.8.5 Printer Setup......................... 75 4.8.6 Terminal Setup........................ 77 4.8.7 Band Setup............................ 79 4.8.8 Mode Setup............................ 80 4.9 HELP........................................... 81 4.9.1 Using Help............................ 81 4.9.2 Index................................. 81 4.9.3 US Band Plan.......................... 82 4.9.4 US State List......................... 82 4.9.5 Keyer Diagram......................... 82 4.9.6 Operating Aids........................ 84 5.0 Trouble Shooting...................................... 85 5.1 Frequently Asked Questions.................... 85 5.2 Error Messages................................ 88 5.2.1 Fatal................................. 88 5.2.2 Non-Fatal............................. 88 5.2.3 Warnings.............................. 91 Page 5 ( 290 ) --------------------------- CONTENTS ------------------------------ CHAPTER Page 6.0 Appendix A ........................................... 93 6.1 US Band Plan................................... 93 6.2 Canadian Band Plan............................. 97 7.0 About Alpha Business Software......................... 104 8.0 SPLog License......................................... 104 9.0 Versions History ..................................... 106 10.0 Special Thanks........................................ 109 Page 6 ( 348 ) 1.0 SPLog Introduction: ------------------------ Welcome. This is SPLog V3.2, an Advanced Ham Radio LogBook and database by Alpha Business Software. This program was designed by a HAM for a demanding Radio Amateur to help you maintain a 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. The Country list is compiled based on the 1992 DXCC Country List and Table of International Call Sign Series as issued by the International Telecommunication Union. DXCC Country List Updated in November 1993, and August 1994, based upon information compiled from various periodicals. 2.0 Installation: ------------------ 2.1 Checking Your SPLog Disk(s) ------------------------------- Your Package should contain the following SPLog files. - SPLOG.EXE - SPLOG.PIF (Optional) - SPLOG.CNF - SPLOG.ICO (Optional) - DXCC.LST - ORDER.DOC (Optional) - MANAGER.LST - WISHLIST.DOC (Optional) - COUNTY.LST - README.1ST (Optional) - SPHELP.HLP - SPLOG.DOC - IOTA.TXT - ADDRESS.SPD - CANISAW.TXT - QSLBUREAU.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 Page 7 ( 346 ) 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 procedures before continuing. 2.2 Registering Your SPLog Software ----------------------------------- SPLog is NOT a Public Domain program and is NOT free. SPLog is copyright (C) 1990-1994 by Alpha Business Software. If you try this program and continue to use it beyond a reasonable amount of time, you are expected to register. 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 received this package from a different source, you can register by sending in your call, name, address, telephone number, type of your computer system, version of SPLog that you have, source and date of purchase to: Peter or Andrew Pfeiffer Alpha Business Software Technical support: 63 Beaver Cr. (519) 756-5661 Brantford, ON N3P 1T3 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. - We can notify you of enhancements, upgrades and new products. - You have the opportunity to tell us what you would like to see in future versions of this product. - Full product support is limited to properly registered packages, and registered users are given higher priority. Page 8 ( 464 ) 2.3 Backing Up Disks -------------------- Before installing SPLog, write protect and make a backup copy of the original SPLog disk(s). Store the original in safe place, away from sources of heat and electromagnetic interference. You will use the copy to install SPLog. You can use the DISKCOPY command in DOS, or the Disk menu command in Windows File Manager, or any other copy command to accomplish the task. For more details on copy commands refer to the DOS manual, Microsoft Windows user's guide, or your shell manual. When the SPLog disk(s) are copied, Write Protect The Copies and label them "SPLog V3.2 Working Copy - Backup". You will always use the "Working Copy - Backup" to perform the installation and maintenance. 2.4 Preparing for Installation ------------------------------ SPLog V3.2 can be fully customized and re-configured by executing all (or selected) commands from inside the "OPTIONS" menu selection. The program is designed as a stand alone (Dos) application, but can be accessed via any desktop program such as Windows(Tm), Dosshell(Tm), or PC-Shell(Tm). This section outlines what you should do before installing SPLog(Tm) V3.2. 1. - Confirm that all appropriate files are on the disk(s). 2. - Register your SPLog software. 3. - Back up your SPLog disk(s). 4. - Check and make sure that your computer meets all the SPLog requirements. 2.5 Minimum system requirements ------------------------------- - IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/1, PS/2, '88 to Pentium, or 100% compatible - DOS 3.3 or higher - 580K of free Conventional memory (Below 1 MB). - Monochrome or colour monitor (no graphics adapter required) - Hard Drive with at least 4 Megabytes free. - Files=25 (or more) Statement in the CONFIG.SYS file. Page 9 ( 522 ) 2.6 System recommendations ( For Better Program Performance ) -------------------------- - Hard Drive. ( 10 Meg free strongly recommended ) - Two serial ports and two printer ports. - Printer. - Mouse and mouse driver. - 2 Meg of RAM with at least 620K of free Conventional memory (Below 1 MB) and 500K of free EMS memory. (Above 1 MB) EMS Driver Version 4.0 or higher strongly recommended. - Disk Caching program such as Smartdrv (Ver 5.0 or higher recommended), with at least 512K buffer located in high or expended memory. Sample Config.Sys File (For 386 or higher machines) --------------------------------------------------- DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DEVICEHIGH=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE RAM AUTO BUFFERS=10,0 FILES=40 FCBS=4,0 STACKS=0,0 LASTDRIVE=G DOS=HIGH,UMB SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM C:\DOS\ /E:512 /p "If you are using Double Space, Enter The below line " DEVICEHIGH = C:\DOS\DBLSPACE.SYS /MOVE Sample Autoexec.Bat File (For 386 or higher machines) --------------------------------------------------- PROMPT $p$g SET TEMP=C:\TEMP PATH C:\DOS;C:\;C:\BAT;C:\SPLOG32; LH C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE 1024 512 LH C:\DOS\DOSKEY LH C:\MOUSE\MOUSE.COM Page 10 ( 580 ) 2.7 INSTALLATION AND TESTING ---------------------------- A. Single Floppy Disk Systems. ( No Hard Drive ) ------------------------------- For all practical reasons you can not run SPLog. Although 1.44 Meg 3.5" HD floppy drive can hold SPLog, there is not enough room left for a serious logbook, so unless you are just interested in taking a look at the program, it is not recommended that you continue. B. Dual-Floppy System: ( No Hard Drive ) ----------------------- If your system is a dual drive system, with at list one drive being a 1.44 - 3.5" you will be able to run fully featured SPLog. The bigger 1.44 Meg drive will hold the system and software files while the second disk drive will hold your Logbook. Format both diskettes using the DOS format command: FORMAT A: < ENTER > and FORMAT B: < ENTER > When the format commands are successfully completed and the disks are error free, take the "Working Copy - Backup" of the program and copy the following files onto the newly formatted disks: Disk 1: ~~~~~~~ SPLog System Files ( Min 1.44M ) - SPLOG.EXE - SPLOG.PIF - SPLOG.CNF - SPLOG.ICO - DXCC.LST - ORDER.DOC - MANAGER.LST - SPLOG.DOC - COUNTY.LST - WISHLIST.TXT - SPHELP.HLP - ADDRESS.SPD - QSLBUREAU.SPD - README.1ST TNC Initialization Files. (Recommended, But Optional) - KAM.INI - MFJ1278.INI - PK232.INI - KPC.INI - TNC1.INI - TNC2.INI - MODEM.INI Page 11 ( 638 ) Disk 2: ~~~~~~ LogBook Files (Sample Log) - SAMPLE.SPL - SAMPLE.ZSU - SAMPLE.MEM - SAMPLE.CSU You have just created a "SPLog - Working Copy" and "SPLog - LogBook" disks. Label the disks accordingly. 2. You are now ready to start SPLog. Insert the "SPLog - Working Copy" into the floppy drive, and type: SPLOG < Enter > If you are Upgrading from an older version of SPLog, read section 2.7.1 "Upgreading From old SPLog". Otherwise Proceed to Chapter 3 "Program Startup and Configuration" of this manual. C. HARD DRIVE SYSTEMS ( STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ) =============================================== 1. Create a sub-directory on your hard drive for SPLog. You can use the DOS "MD DirName" or "MKDIR DirName" command. If the new sub- directory has been created use the change directory command "CD DirName" or "CHDIR DirName" to make this your current (working) directory. This directory will be the one holding SPLog software and your LogBook data files. ie: MD SPLog < ENTER > CD SPLog < ENTER > 2. Copy all of the files from the "SPLog - Working Copy" disk(s) into the new sub-directory, using the DOS "COPY" command. Program Files Support Files - SPLOG.EXE - SPLOG.PIF - SPLOG.CNF - SPLOG.ICO - DXCC.LST - ORDER.DOC - MANAGER.LST - SPLOG.DOC - COUNTY.LST - WISHLIST.TXT - SPHELP.HLP - README.1ST - QSLBUREAU.SPD - ADDRESS.SPD Page 12 ( 696 ) TNC Initialization Files. (Recommended, But Optional) - KAM.INI - MFJ1278.INI - PK232.INI - KPC.INI - TNC1.INI - TNC2.INI - MODEM.INI Sample Log Files - SAMPLE.SPL - SAMPLE.ZSU - SAMPLE.MEM - SAMPLE.CSU ie: Copy /b A:*.* C:\SPLog\*.* 3. You are now ready to start SPLog. Make sure you are in the newly created sub-directory, and type: SPLOG < Enter > If you are Upgrading from an older version of SPLog, read section 2.7.1 "Upgreading From old SPLog". Otherwise Proceed to Chapter 3 "Program Startup and Configuration" of this manual. 2.7.1 Upgreading from an older version of SPLog. ------------------------------------------------- i. SPLog Version 1.x and 2.x - All old SPLog files must be replaced. - Your Logbook will have to be translated into the current format. You must create (open) a new logbook and then execute the "Log | Import Logbook" menu command to perform the translate. - Although not required, it is recommended that you perform the "Summary | Rebuild Summary" option. Summary is used to calculate much of the information displayed throughout the program. ii. SPLog Version 3.x - The following Old files may be substituted. Substitute the Old files if and only if you have performed extensive additions and/or changes to those files. Page 13 ( 754 ) a. DXCC.LST - DXCC Country List. b. MANAGER.LST - QSL Manager Database. c. ADDRESS.SPD - Personal Addresses Data Base. e. QSLBUREAU.SPD - QSL Bureau Data Base. f. *.ADR - Any other personal Data Base. g. *.INI - TNC Initialization files. - Your Logbook will Not have to be translated. - Although not required, it is recommended that you perform the "Summary | Rebuild Summary" option. Summary is used to calculate much of the information displayed throughout the program. 3.0 PROGRAM STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION -------------------------------------- 3.1 Loading The Program ------------------------ Insert the SPLog Software disk into the appropriate drive, or change into the SPLog directory on your Hard Drive and type: SPLOG < ENTER > After few seconds, a welcome / copyright screen appears. Press the [ OK ] button. Following you are taken to the "File" dialog box where you can create (Name) a New Logbook or select a previously defined log. Creating a Logbook is easy. Just type the name of the Logbook within the "Name" input line, that's all. SPLog will do the rest. Selecting an existing log is just as easy. It can be accomplished in one of two ways: Page 14 ( 812 ) 1. Simply retype the name of the LogBook file in the "Name" input line and press < Enter >, or 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 subdirectory LOGS. You MUST select an old, or create a new LogBook. You will NOT be allowed to continue if a LogBook file is NOT specified. LogBook names are defined by you. The only limitation on file names are the restrictions imposed by DOS. File names must be no longer than 8 characters. SPLog automatically adds the ".SPL" file extension at the end of the log file name. A sample LogBook should be present on your data diskette or in the SPLog directory. This file may be used to explore and demonstrate SPLog features. To load the sample LogBook. Type "SAMPLE" in the "Name" input line and press < Enter >. 3.2 BASIC NAVIGATION & PROGRAM LAYOUT -------------------------------------- 3.2.1 MENU BAR: ---------------- The top of the screen displays the menu bar. - To activate the menu bar, press < F10 >. - To move between menus, sub-menus, and commands, use the arrow keys. - 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. - To access help for the selected command or menu, press < F1 >. - To exit Help or the menu system press < ESC > or < F3 >. Page 15 ( 870 ) 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. 3.2.2 CLOCK: ------------- On the right side of the menu bar you will find a clock. By setting the UTC OffSet in the "Options | Switches and Notes" section of the menu, the clock will show the UTC time. If you do not enter the OffSet or enter "0" the clock will display the local time. 3.2.3 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. Please foreword all the relevant information to: Peter or Andrew Pfeiffer Alpha Business Software Technical support: 63 Beaver Cr. (519) 756-5661 Brantford, ON N3P 1T3 Canada Page 16 ( 928 ) 3.2.4 DIALOG BOX - NAVIGATION: ------------------------------- 1. Press <TAB> key to "jump" between fields, clusters and buttons, or 2. Press < Alt + (Highlighted letter) > to directly access the field or button marked by the highlighted letter, or 3. You can use the mouse to point and access any part of the dialog box or window. 4. 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 by [X] are check boxes and you can turn them ON or OFF using <spacebar>. 3.2.5 DIALOG BOX - FIELD EDIT: ------------------------------- The SPLog is design to take advantage of the keyboard edit keys (Arrow, Home, End, Insert and Delete). They can be used to make corrections to the content of any field within any dialog box, so the entire field does not have to be retyped. To locate a character within any field: Use the < Tab > key to access the chosen field, then use < Left > or < Right > arrow keys to move the cursor over to the desired character. To delete a character: Position the cursor over the character and depress the < Del > ( Delete ) key. To insert characters: Move the cursor over to the location where the new information is to appear, and type the additional characters. Page 17 ( 986 ) To overwrite part of the information: Position the cursor over the information which needs to be overwritten, press the < Ins > ( Insert ) key and type in the new characters. You may deselect the "Insert" mode by pressing the < Ins > key again, or the "Insert" mode will automatically deselect when you jump over to another field. The cursor will change shape when the "Insert" mode is active. The < Home > key may be used to reposition the cursor back to the beginning of a field. The < End > key positions the cursor at the end of current text within the field. 3.2.6 MOUSE: ------------- SPLog provides full Microsoft(Tm) Mouse support. You can use the mouse anywhere within the program, providing the mouse is connected and the driver was resident (Loaded) before SPLog was executed. 3.3 CONFIGURATION & CUSTOMIZATION ---------------------------------- The SPLog has fully preconfigured Bands and Modes, but additional information is required for better customization and software operation. All the configuration commands are located within the "Options" menu selection. You are free to change the predefined configuration, but BE CAREFUL, any setup change may have a substantial affect on your logbook, or the way SPLog operates. The author suggests that you avoid frequent Band and Mode changes. 1. Personal Data: ----------------- To access the personal configuration: 1. Press < F10 > to enter the menu bar. 2. Select the "Options" menu and press < ENTER >. 3. Choose the "Personal Data" command and press < ENTER >. Page 18 ( 1044 ) Now You can tell SPLog the following: Field Name | Data to Enter | Default Values ------------|---------------------------|----------------- F. Name | Your first name | Alpha Business L. Name | Your last name | Software Street | Your street address | 63 Beaver Cr. City | Your City | Brantford Zip Code | Your zip (postal) code | N3P 1T3 State/Prov | Your State or Province | Ont Grid Sq | Your Grid Square | EN93UG Country | Your Country | Canada County | Your County | Brant The Buttons: [ Save ] - will create a permanent (all sessions) copy of the "Personal information" and then exit (close) the window. [ OK ] - will create a temporary (this session Only) copy of the "Personal information" and then exit (close) the window. 2. Switches and Notes. ---------------------- To access the Switches and Notes configuration: 1. Press < F10 > to enter the menu bar. 2. Select the "Options" menu from the menu bar and press < ENTER >. 3. Choose the "Switches and Notes" command and press < ENTER >. The "Switches and Notes" Window collects: - Geographical Co-ordinate: ( Enter YOUR exact co-ordinates ) Latitude Format -- DEG.DEC -- ie. 43.15 means 43 deg and 15/100 deg North. ie. -43.15 means 43 deg and 15/100 deg South. Longitude Format -- DEG.DEC -- ie. 80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg West. ie. -80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg East. Page 19 ( 1102 ) Default co-ordinates are preset for: Toronto Latitude 43.17 Longitude 80.30 - Distance measure: Default: Kilometers. Please indicate your favorite point to point distance measure. The possible settings are: Miles, Kilometers or Nautical Miles. - UTC OffSet: Default is: +4:00. (4 Hours, 00 Minutes) Here you tell SPLog how many hours is your local time before or behind the UTC Time. ie. +5:00 means UTC + 5 = Local Time ie. -5:00 means UTC - 5 = 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: Default: Both features turned ON. Can be turned ON or OFF. If the feature is ON, the Date and/or Time is taken from the computer system. 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 square brackets "[X]". The feature is Off if square brackets "[ ]" are empty. - LogBook File Backup i. No Compression: Direct Copy of your logbook is created on the destination drive. Recommended if your logbook can fit onto a single diskette. ii. 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. Page 20 ( 1160 ) iii. 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. iv. 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. 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. - 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. - The Buttons: [ Save ] - will create a permanent (all sessions) copy of the "Switches and Notes" and then exit (close) the window. [ OK ] - will create a temporary (this session Only) copy of the "Switches and Notes" and then exit (close) the window. 3. Printer setup: ----------------- To access the printer configuration: 1. Press <F10> to enter the menu bar. 2. Select the "Options" menu and press <ENTER>. 3. Choose the "Printer Setup" command and press <ENTER>. Page 21 ( 1218 ) The SPLog defaults are as follows: Proprinter XL-24 LPT1 - Parallel port 1 80 Characters per line - 8.5" inch Page Page Paper Feed 66 Lines per Page - 11" inch Page. 1" Label height The Message Line - TNX FER QSO 4. Bands: --------- 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. To access the band setup: 1. Press < F10 > to enter the menu bar. 2. Select the "Options" on menu bar and press <ENTER>. 3. Choose the "Band Setup" sub-menu and press <ENTER>. - The Bands and band limits are preset as follows: Band | Lower limit | Upper limit -------|-----------------|--------------- 160 | 1.800 | 2.000 80 | 3.500 | 4.000 40 | 7.000 | 7.300 30 | 10.100 | 10.150 20 | 14.000 | 14.350 17 | 18.068 | 18.168 15 | 21.000 | 21.450 12 | 24.890 | 24.990 10 | 28.000 | 29.700 6 | 50.000 | 54.000 2 | 144.000 | 148.000 SAM | A | A ABM | B | B Page 22 ( 1276 ) Note: SAM Means Satellite - "A" Mode (2M Up, 10M Dwn) SBM Means Satellite - "B" Mode (70 cm Up, 2M Dwn) Remember: When appending any satellite QSO, enter the Satellite Mode Letter into 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" command in the "Summary" Menu selection. The Buttons: [ Save ] - will create a permanent (all sessions) copy of the "Band Setup" and then exit (close) the window. [ OK ] - will create a temporary (this session Only) copy of the "Band Setup" and then exit (close) the window. 5. Modes: --------- SPLog provides full support for up to 6 Modes per logbook. The "Mode Setup" Window collects the data for those modes, but Wait that's Not ALL, every single Logbook that you create could be configured for entirely different mode set, so the absolute number of modes used is unlimited. ie.: If you have 3 Log files each configured with a different mode set, you are actually accounting and using 6+6+6 = 18 different modes. To access the modes configuration: 1. Press < F10 > to enter the menu bar. 2. Select the "Options" menu and press < ENTER >. 3. Choose the "Mode Setup" function and press < ENTER >. Page 23 ( 1334 ) - The Modes are preset as follows: RST Default SSB - Single side band (phone) - 59 CW - Telegraphy (Morse code) - 599 RTTY - Radio teletype - 599 PCK - Packet radio - 599 AM - Amplitude modulation (phone) - 59 FM - Frequency modulation (phone) - 59 If you're into Amtor or SSTV, replace last two modes with: ATOR - for Amtor - 599 SSTV - for Slow Scan TV - 599 You can use any other name for a mode description. The Mode name can not exceed 4 characters in length. If you select a rare or a newly created mode, the RST report may not work. 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" command located in the "Summary" Menu selection. The Buttons: [ Save ] - will create a permanent (all sessions) copy of the "Mode Setup" and then exit (close) the window. [ OK ] - will create a temporary (this session Only) copy of the "Mode Setup" and then exit (close) the window. 6. Time & Date Reset: --------------------- To access the Time & Date configuration: 1. Press < F10 > to enter the menu bar. 2. Select the "Options" menu and press < ENTER >. 3. Choose the "Time & Date Reset" command and press < ENTER >. Page 24 ( 1392 ) The "Time & Date Reset" window, will adjust your system 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 again adjust itself to accommodate for the UTC OffSet. - The following table indicates the Time field format. Remember - Time field uses the 24 hours format Time | Enter ---------|--------- 1:03 AM | 01:03 10:34 AM | 10:34 4:47 PM | 16:47 11:39 PM | 23:39 Remember: Enter the local time. If the UTC Offset is present SPLog knows how to adjust the time. - The Date field: Here, you can enter and reset 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 software to adjust the system Time and/or Date. [ Escape] - exits (closes) the "Time & Date ReSet" dialog box without any change. 3.4 Creating & Loading LogBook Files ------------------------------------- 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, VE3NPL94, LOG92 etc... Page 25 ( 1450 ) Loading an existing log file is just as easy. It can be accomplished in one of two ways: 1. Simply retype the name of the LogBook in the "Name" input line and press < Enter >, or 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 file is on drive B, C:\LOGS\ < Enter > - LogBook file is on drive C, in the subdirectory LOGS. You MUST select an old or create a new LogBook. You will NOT be allowed to continue if a LogBook is NOT specified. LogBook names are defined by you. The only limitation on file names are the restrictions imposed by DOS. File names can be no longer than 8 characters. SPLog automatically adds the ".SPL" file extension at the end of the log name. A sample LogBook file should be present on your data diskette or in the SPLog directory. This file may be used to explore or demonstrate SPLog features. To load the sample LogBook. Type "SAMPLE" in the "Name" input line and press < Enter >. 4.0 MENU BAR COMMANDS ---------------------- 4.1 SPLog --------- This is SPLog system menu. It contains only three options: 1. About SPLog, 2. Registration, and 3. Order Form. Page 26 ( 1508 ) 4.1.1 SPLog - About SPLog ------------------------- When selecting this command, a box appears displaying the software name, Copyrights, License, Version, and Company name. To Exit the box, press < Enter >, < ESC >, < Spacebar >, or click the [ OK ] button. 4.1.2 SPLog - Registration -------------------------- This is a very important command. When executed, it will grant access to the "Registration" Dialog Box. If you have registered SPLog, you have received a unique serial number. 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. If you are not a registered user, but would like to becomes one, just complete and mail in the order form. 4.1.3 SPLog - Order Form ------------------------ To print the order form: 1.- Make sure that printer is ON. 2.- Press < F10 > key to access Menu Bar. 3.- Select "SPLog" option and press < Enter >. 4.- Select "Order Form" function 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. The SPLog automatically resumes control when done printing, or when the entire order form is in the printer buffer. Page 27 ( 1566 ) 4.2 LOG Menu < Alt-L > -------------- "Log" Menu contains commands that will let you perform the following: - Open Log File - Create new log or select existing log. - Append Record - Add new log entries. - Import - Translate older versions/different logs into SPLog format. - Browse Log - Scroll through the entire log. - Browse Start - Start Browse at a specified record number - Edit Record - Change / edit any logbook entry. - Pack Log - Remove deleted record(s). - Merge Log - Join two Logbooks together. - Backup - Make a second backup copy of the logbook. - Restore - Recreate a previously created log Backup file. - Shell Exit - Temporally exit to DOS. - Exit - Terminate the present session. 4.2.1 LOG - Open LogBook ------------------------- Selecting the "Open Log File" function from the "Log" menu takes you to the "Select Log File" dialog box. In there you can swap the current (loaded) Log with another LogBook, or you can 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 the < ESC > key while in the "Select Log File" dialog box will return control to the SPLog environment. The LogBook that was in use before this command was executed will remain as the current (working) LogBook. Creating a LogBook is easy. Just type the name of the LogBook in the "Name" input line, that's all. SPLog will do the rest. 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 in the "Name" input line and press < Enter >, or 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 within the "Name" input line, than press < Enter >. Page 28 ( 1624 ) "Name" field - Meaning ie: B:\ < Enter > - LogBook files are on drive B, C:\LOGS\ < Enter > - LogBook is on drive C, in the subdirectory LOGS. 4.2.2 LOG - Append Record -------------------------- Append Record is used to add new qsos to the current LogBook. There are two ways of accessing append: 1. Choose the "Append Record" option from the "Log" menu selection at the top of the screen, or 2. Press < F2 > hot key that is provided for your convenience and quick access. Six Fields (Call, Mode, Freq, Date, QSL S and QSL R ) are the core of SPLog. Their functions, 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: 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 four characters. Eg. 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 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. Page 29 ( 1682 ) - The Mode Field: Accepts the mode of the contact. The "Mode Setup" dialog box located in the "Options" menu has to be correctly configured before this field will work. ie. Enter: CW, SSB, AM, RTTY ... - The Freq (Frequency) Field: For this field to work, you have to complete the "Band Setup" dialog box located within 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: "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) (mm:hh) Must be entered. If date or time 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 by setting the realtime logging options located within the "Option | Switches and Notes" dialog box. Page 30 ( 1740 ) - 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 are confirmed, as well as perform other statistics and calculations. The Band/Mode Information SubWindow: |-------------------------------------------------------------| 1 | AllBand/Mode: New Country New Zone CQ New Zone ITU | 2 | 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 currently loaded station is a New Country, New Zone CQ or a New Zone ITU based upon the current BAND and MODE. 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 cross section information based upon the current country and mode. C - Confirmed; W - Worked; N - New Contact; underneath a band means 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 | |-------------------------------| Page 31 ( 1798 ) The Dupe window displays the information about the last contact with the current call sign. If an old contact exists (within the last 2,000 log entries) its record Number, Date, Freq, and Mode will appear within the window. If a previous contact does not exist, a "NON" will appear instead of the record number. To view the dupe record press [ Dupe ] button at the bottom of the screen. To exit the dupe record and return to a current record press [ Dupe ] button again. The Zone CQ Information SubWindow. |-----------------------------------------------| | Band/Mode | | 1 2 3 4 | | 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890 | | ___W_________CC______________N__________ | |-----------------------------------------------| The Zone CQ window displays the Zones CQ status based upon the Band and Mode you're currently working on. A C - Confirmed; W - Worked; N - New Contact; underneath a zone means that you have performed the above with that Zone on the current Band and Mode. To view the "Zone ITU" summary, execute the "Summary | Zone ITU" menu option. The Country Information SubWindow. |----------------------------------------| | Continent - Country Name - Note | | Zone CQ ## Zone ITU ## | | Bearing ### Deg. ###### Km | |----------------------------------------| The Country window locates and displays information about the current stations country. The Country, Continent, Zone CQ, ITU, Bearing and Distance details are displayed for your information and convenience. Page 32 ( 1856 ) The distance can be measured in Kilometers, Miles, and Nautical Miles. To set your preference access the "Options | Switches and Notes" menu selection. Special Main Logbook Window Keys: The following Arrow and Page keys will allow you to quickly scroll through the LogBook entries: Arrow Up = go Down 1 record Arrow Down = go Up 1 record PgUp = go Down 100 records PgDn = go Up 100 records. The Buttons: [ Save ] - Saves the QSO to the current logbook file. [Delete] - Deletes the QSO from the current file. The deleted record is just flagged as deleted, just in case you change your mind. Only by executing the "Log | Pack Logbook" option of the menu bar the deleted record(s) are permanently removed from the LogBook. [ Dupe ] - View the duplicate QSO. (If any). [Escape] - Exits the window. No action is taken. 4.2.3 LOG - Import LogBook --------------------------- The Import Menu is a Gateway to the Translation part of SPLog. There you will find functions capable of importing various different logbook formats. 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 the translate, re-configure SPLog Bands and Modes in accordance with the file that you are translating. Page 33 ( 1914 ) 3. If you are importing and a Non SPLog logbook, 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. If the above conditions are NOT met, Unpredictable results may happen and you will most likely import "Garbage" into the logbook. - SPlog Ver 1.x: If you own version 1.x of SPLog this feature gives you the capability of translating your Old logbook into the current format. - SPlog Ver 2.2 If you have an Old version 2.2 logbook this feature gives you the capability to translate that logbook into the current format. - SPlog Ver 2.3 If you own version 2.3 of SPLog this feature gives you the option to translate your Old logbook into the current format. ** Note ** There has been a small mistake when releasing first batch of SPLog version 2.3. Namely the Version number has not been updated from 2.2. It is possible that you see the version number 2.2 on your screen, when in fact you have a version 2.3. - Log-Eqf V3.13 If you would like to upgrade from Log-Eqf version 3.13, this feature gives you the capability of translating the old log into the current SPLog format. - Log-Eqf V4.11 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. 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. Page 34 ( 1972 ) - Easy-Dx Ver 1.3 If you would like to upgrade from Easy-Dx version 1.3, this feature gives you the capability of translating that logbook into the SPLog format. - CT Ver 6.x SPLog now provides a way of incorporating a CT version 6.x and compatible contest file into the SPLog logbook. 4.2.4 LOG - Browse Log < F4 > < F6 > ----------------------- This Function allows you to Quickly scroll through your LogBook. There are three ways of accessing Brows: 1. Choose the "Browse Log" or "Browse Start" option from the "Log" menu selection, or 2. Press < F4 > hot key to quickly open the "Browse Window". 3. Press < F6 > hot key and inform SPLog about the Browse Start Record Number. To Close the Brows window click on the [*] or press < F3 > key. Clicking and dragging the mouse cursor on the Horizontal or Vertical scroll bar allows you to quickly scroll through the records. 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 Page 35 ( 2030 ) 4.2.5 LOG - Browse Start ------------------------- The only difference between "Browse Start" and "Brows Log" is that "Browse Start" will ask you for the Log Record Number from which to start the browse. All "Browse Log" functions and keys are available within this option. 4.2.6 LOG - Edit Record ------------------------ Only the Main Log Window allows edit of any field within any QSO. One of many ways to get there is to go through the "Edit Record" dialog box. In there you will be asked for the record number of the qso (log entry) that you would like to view or change. To access the "Edit Record" 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" command and press < Enter >. - The Record Number dialog box appears. - Type the Record Number in the "Number:" input line. - Press [ Accept ] Button, to access the record. 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. If you do not save, all newly entered information is ignored. If you make a mistake in selecting a Country, Continent or Zone don't worry. You can correct the problem easily. Just follow the steps outlined below: - Execute Search and find the record to correct. - Change the Call sign (or just the Prefix) to a different Country and save the record. - Execute the Search again, and locate the very same record. - Reenter the original Call sign. - Choose the correct country, continent and zone. - Save the corrected record. Page 36 ( 2088 ) The "Record Search:" Window. +-------------------------------- Click mouse here to close the | window. Keyboard users +-[*]-- Window Title -------+ press < ESC > or < F3 >. | | | | | Number: | | [29 ] <------------- Enter any Number within the | | specified range. | Range is # to ### | 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. If the number does not exists, or is out of range, the program will default to the first or the last record. If the appropriate match is found, the complete record will be displayed on the Main Log Window. 4.2.7 LOG - Pack ----------------- 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. 4.2.8 LOG - Merge Log ---------------------- This one is simple. The only function performed here is a joining of two logs. The Primary (Main) log is the one currently selected. The secondary (Appended) log is the one whose name you specify in the "Secondary Merge File" Dialog box. The Secondary log will be appended to the Main. Page 37 ( 2146 ) 4.2.9 LOG - Backup ------------------- This command 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 and accomplish the task. 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 and Notes" command. 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, so keep backing up. 4.2.10 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 and Notes" menu selection. 4.2.11 LOG - Shell Exit ------------------------ With the DOS Shell command, you can temporarily leave the SPLog environment to execute DOS functions, or run another program. To reenter SPLog, type "EXIT" at the DOS prompt, and press < ENTER >. 4.2.12 LOG - Exit - Quit ------------------------- The Exit command terminates the present SPLog session. ALL files are PROPERLY saved and closed, All other shutdown routines are correctly executed. Remember !!! ALWAYS use this feature to QUIT SPLog. NEVER shut down or reboot the computer with SPLog running. If you do, you may loose vital data. Page 38 ( 2204 ) 4.3 SEARCH ----------- This option gives you several quick and easy ways to access any individual record for viewing or editing. You can perform any Search using: Call - Use call sign as a search key. Record No - 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. Power Search - All fields are the key. 4.3.1 SEARCH - Power Search ---------------------------- 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. 4.3.2 SEARCH - Call -------------------- The Call command displays the "Call Search" dialog box. To access the "Call Search" Dialog Box: - Press < Alt - C >, or - Press < F10 > to access the menu bar. - Select the "Search" menu and press < Enter >. - Form the search submenu, select the "Call" command and press < Enter >. - The call search dialog box appears. - Type the call sign, partial call sign, or a prefix in the "Call Sign:" input line. - Press [ Accept ] Button, to start the search. If successful access is granted via the Main Log Window. Page 39 ( 2262 ) Note: This Search may take up to several minutes, especially for a very large logbooks, slow machines, or when using floppy drives. The "Call Search:" Dialog Box. +-------------------------------- Click mouse here to close the | window. Keyboard users +-[*]--- Window Title ------+ press < ESC > or < F3 >. | | | | | Call: | | [VE3NPL ] <-------- Enter call sign, partial call sign, | | or prefix you wish to find. | | ie: VE3NPL or VE3 | | +--[Accept]-----[Escape]----+ | | | +----- Escape Button. Press this button to exit this | dialog box, or place the mouse cursor over, | and click left button. | +-- Accept Button. Press this button if you want to start the Call Search, or place the mouse cursor over, and click the left button. This "Call Search" feature looks through your entire log for the requested record. If the appropriate match is located, the complete record is displayed on the "Main Log Window". - If you want to locate the next match, Press [ Escape ] in the "Main Log Window", and then the [ Accept ] button again in the "Call Search" window. 4.3.3 SEARCH - Record No ------------------------- The "Record No" command displays the "Record No" dialog box. To access the "Record Number" Dialog Box: - Press < Alt - R >, or - Press < F10 > to access the menu bar. - Select the "Search" Menu and press < Enter >. - Form the Search submenu, select "Record No" command and press < Enter >. - The record number dialog box appears. Page 40 ( 2320 ) - Type the record number in the "Number:" input line. - Press [ Accept ] Button, to start search. When the record is found, access is granted via the Main Log Window. Now that you have located the record, you are free to change the contents of any field. If you do, Remember - save the new information by pressing the [ Save ] button. If you do not press the [ Save ] button all changes are ignored. If you make a mistake in selecting a Country, Continent or Zone don't worry. You can correct the problem easily. Just follow the steps outlined below: - Execute Search and find the record to correct. - Change the Call sign (or just the Prefix) to a different Country and SAVE the record. - Execute the Search again, and locate the very same record. - Reenter the original Call sign. - Choose the correct country, continent and zone. - SAVE the corrected record. 4.3.4 SEARCH - Date -------------------- The Date command displays the "Date Search" dialog box. To access the "Date Search" Dialog Box: - Press < Alt - D >, or - Press < F10 > to access the menu bar. - Select the "Search" menu and press < Enter >. - Form the search submenu, Select the "Date" command and press < Enter >. - The "Date" dialog box appears. - Type a Date (mm/dd/yy) in the "Date:" input line. - Press [ Accept ] Button, to start search. When the record is located, access is granted via the Main Log Window. Note: The Date Search may take up to several minutes, especially for a very large logbooks, slow machines, or when using floppy drives. Now that you have located the record, you are free to change the contents of any field. If you do, Remember - save the new information by pressing the [ Save ] button. Page 41 ( 2378 ) The "Date Search:" Dialog Box. +-------------------------------- Click mouse here to close the | window. Keyboard users +-[*]--- Window Title ------+ press < ESC >, < F3 >. | | | | | Date: | | [08/01/92] <--------------- Enter Date you want to find. | mm/dd/yy | ie. 12/30/92 | | | | +--[Accept]-----[Escape]----+ | | | +----- Escape Button. Press this button to exit | this dialog box, or place the mouse cursor | over, and click left button. | | +-- Accept Button. Press This button if you want to start the Date Search, or place the mouse cursor over, and click the left button. The "Date Search" feature looks through your entire log for the requested date. If the appropriate match is located, the complete record will be displayed on the "Main Log Window". - If you want to locate the next match, Press [ Escape ] in the "Main Log Window", and then the [ Search ] button in the "Date Search" Window. 4.3.5 SEARCH - Qth ------------------- The "QTH" function performs fast and flexible qth field search. Upon execution you will be taken to the "Qth Entry" box where you will be asked for the Qth to find. If the appropriate match is found, access is granted via the Main Log Window". 4.3.6 SEARCH - Name -------------------- 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 Log Window". Page 42 ( 2436 ) 4.3.7 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 match is found, access is granted via the "Main Log Window". 4.3.8 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 that you would like to find. When the appropriate match is found, access is granted via the "Main Log Window". 4.3.9 SEARCH - Country ----------------------- The "Country" command executes the Country field search. Upon execution you will be taken to the "Country Entry" box where you will be asked for a Country Name that you would like to find. When the appropriate match is found, access to the record is granted via the "Main Log Window". 4.4 SUMMARY ------------ The "Summary" menu option contains many useful features. It will calculate and display many useful and interesting statistics about the current Log. 4.4.1 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 XT/AT286 class of machines. Page 43 ( 2494 ) The Log Summary Window 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. 4.4.2 SUMMARY - Country Statistics ----------------------------------- The "Country Statistics" command takes you to the "Country Prefix" dialog box. In there you will be prompted for the call sign of the country whose statistics you wish to view. Once you've entered the correct prefix, press the [ Search ] button. If the appropriate country is found you will be taken to the "Country Data" Window where you can view the statistics. Page 44 ( 2552 ) * The Country Data Display Window: - Shows the total number of QSOs WKD and CFM for the selected country and for 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. 4.4.3 SUMMARY - Stations List ------------------------------ The "Stations List" command takes you to the "Call Sign" dialog box. Here 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 [ Search ] button. If the appropriate much is found, the list of call signs matching the search criteria is displayed in the "Stations List" dialog Box. * The Buttons: [ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the country data window. [ Escape ] - exits (closes) the country data window. [ Search ] - instructs the program to continue the search. 4.4.4 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). Page 45 ( 2610 ) * The Countries Summary: - Displays the total number of Countries WKD and CFM on each Band, based upon the Continent and Mode that you have just selected. * The QSOs Summary: - Displays the total number of QSOs WKD and CFM on each Band, based on the Continent and Mode that you have previously selected. * The Buttons: [ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the continent window. [ Escape ] - exits (closes) the continent window. [ Next Mode ] - performs the same kind of calculation for the next mode. 4.4.5 SUMMARY - Zone 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. Page 46 ( 2668 ) 4.4.6 SUMMARY - Zone 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 all the Zone ITU statistics. The Zone ITU Window is both Band & Mode sensitive. The top line shows the Band and Mode that is currently active. * 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 ). 4.4.7 SUMMARY - Band --------------------- The "Band" command takes you to the "Mode Select" dialog box first, and then to the "Band Summary Window". The Band Summary Window is Mode sensitive. The top line shows the Mode that is currently active (Selected). * The Band Summary: - Displays the total number of contacts WKD and CFM on each Band, using the Mode that you have just chosen. Page 47 ( 2726 ) * 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. 4.4.8 SUMMARY - Mode --------------------- The "Mode" command takes you to the "Band Select" dialog box first, and then to the "Mode Summary Window". The Mode Summary Window is Band sensitive. The top line displays the Band that is currently selected (Active). * The Mode Summary: - Shows the total number of contacts WKD and CFM on each Mode, for the Band that you have just been asked to select. * 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. 4.4.9 SUMMARY - Rebuild Summary -------------------------------- This is a very useful feature, and it is here to provides you with the capability of recreating your LogBook summary. Use this feature if: - The LogBook summary file(s) has been lost or deleted, - The LogBook summary file(s) is 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 or changed a DXCC country. ( Use discretion ). Page 48 ( 2784 ) 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. 4.5 AWARDS MENU ----------------- Yes, its what you've expected. Complete, fast, flexible and super accurate tracking of all the major Awards. 4.5.1 AWARDS - DX Century Club ------------------------------- The "DX Century Club" command 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". Once you have made your selection, you will be taken to the "Country List" Window. The "Country 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 = Country Worked, C = Country Confirmed. The bottom right corner indicates the current display type, the mode that you have just chosen, and the Number of Countries worked (WKD) and confirmed (CFM) based upon the mode that you have just selected. * 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. Page 49 ( 2842 ) As soon as you collect 100 or more CFM countries 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. 4.5.1.1 AWARDS - Sort Country List ----------------------------------- This Command does exactly what its name implies. Namely, it takes the complete DX Country List as displayed in the "DX Country Club" window, and sorts it in the alphabetical order. That's all. 4.5.2 AWARDS - Worked All Zones (WAZ) --------------------------------------- The "WAZ Award" command is 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 appropriate buttons. * The Buttons: [ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display both Wkd and Cfm Zones. [ CFM ] - will display Only CFM zones. [ Summary ] - will access the complete zones summary, displaying the total number of different zones 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 zones. Page 50 ( 2900 ) 4.5.3 AWARDS - Worked All Prefixes (WPX) ------------------------------------------ The "WPX Award" command is 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. 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 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. 4.5.4 AWARDS - Worked All States --------------------------------- The "Worked All States" command takes you to the "Analyze Log - May take few minutes" dialog box. This Dialog box is nothing more than just a confirmation of your intent to continue with the "Worked all states" option as well as a warning that the log analyzing process may take few minutes. Basically, the bigger the log you are analyzing, or the slower your computer or Hard Drive is, the longer this process will take. (On IBM 286-8 MHz (Slow), the process of analyzing 2,000 entries takes approximately 20 seconds, On IBM 386-25 MHz, the process of analyzing 4,000 entries takes approximately 10 seconds). Page 51 ( 2958 ) Following you will arrive at the Worked All States window. Here you will view the US State list windows. * The US State list 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 have just selected. ─ 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 the complete US State summary, displaying the total number of different states Wkd and Cfm for each Band and Mode. [ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the current window. [ Escape ] - exits (closes) the window. [ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 states. 4.5.5 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 a Worked county, C = indicates a Confirmed county. * The Buttons: [ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display Wkd counties. [ CFM ] - will display Only CFM counties. [ Summary ] - will access complete County award summary, displaying the total number of different counties Wkd and Cfm for each Band and Mode. [ Print ] - creates a hard copy of the entire county list. [ Escape ] - exits (closes) the window. [ Next Page ] - displays the next 10 counties. Page 52 ( 3016 ) 4.5.6 AWARDS - Islands On The Air (IOTA) ----------------------------------------- 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. 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: Enter "EU-116" into the Award field. If any given record contributes to mare than one Award, Enter the ";" semicolon to separate the award codes ie: PQ-03;OBL-32. * The Buttons: [ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display Wkd and Cfm islands. [ CFM ] - will display Only CFM islands. [ Summary ] - will access complete islands award summary, displaying the total number of different islands 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 islands. if they exist. Page 53 ( 3074 ) 4.5.7 AWARDS - Grid Square --------------------------- 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 within 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. * The Buttons: [ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display Wkd and Cfm grids. [ CFM ] - will display Only CFM grids. [ Summary ] - will access complete grid award summary, displaying the total number of different grids 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 grids. if found. 4.5.8 AWARDS - Canadian Island ------------------------------- The "Canadian Island Award" command may take you through a series of steps that will decide what additional Award specific action should be taken. Page 54 ( 3132 ) 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: Province Code: PQ- ( For Quebec ) Island Number: 03 ( For Harrington Is.) Total: PQ-03 is to be entered within the award field. If any given record contributes to mare than one Award, Enter the ";" semicolon to separate the award codes ie: PQ-03;OBL-32. * The Buttons: [ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display Wkd and Cfm islands. [ CFM ] - will display Only CFM islands. [ Summary ] - will access complete island award summary, displaying the total number of different islands 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 islands. if found. 4.5.9 AWARDS - Oblast ---------------------- The "Oblast Award" command may take you through a series of steps that will decide what additional Award specific action should be taken. Page 55 ( 3190 ) 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. 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". If any given record contributes to mare than one Award, Enter the ";" semicolon to separate the award codes ie: PQ-03;OBL-32. * The Buttons: [ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display Wkd and Cfm oblasts. [ CFM ] - will display Only CFM oblasts. [ Summary ] - will access complete oblast award summary, displaying the total number of different oblasts 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 oblasts. if found. 4.5.10 AWARDS - Custom (User Defined) ------------------------------------- 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. Page 56 ( 3248 ) Data Collected by the Custom Award. - Award Name Field: ie: Any name will do. Receives the Name of the award. That's 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. Page 57 ( 3306 ) 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. * The Buttons: [ WKD ] - instructs SPLog to display Wkd and Cfm entries. [ CFM ] - will display Only CFM entries. [ Summary ] - will access complete award summary, displaying the total number of different entries 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 entries. if found. 4.6 PRINT ---------- The "Print" Menu selection contains commands that will let you Print the current LogBook, QSL Cards, or Labels. SPLog allows you to print the LogBook records, using either: 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. The 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 ). The 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 the 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. Page 58 ( 3364 ) 4.6.1 Print - LogBook ---------------------- The Print-LogBook takes you to the Print LogBook submenu. The "Print LogBook" submenu contains the following commands: Range - prints log from a record number to a record number CFM QSOs - prints confirmed QSOs only Not CFM QSOs - prints not confirmed QSOs only Call Sign List - Extracts and prints QSOs with a specific Call sign Selected QSOs - prints selected records only By Band - prints separate LogBook for each Band By Mode - prints separate LogBook for each Mode Here is a bit more detailed explanation of what each submenu command does. 4.6.1.1. Range. --------------- By selecting "Range", you are instructing SPLog to print whole, or part of the LogBook. To enter Range: 1. Press < Tab > ones to enter the "Start No:" field. 2. Enter the Beginning record number. 3. Press < Tab > again to enter the "End No:" field. 4. Enter the Ending record number. 5. Press [ Accept ] button to accept the Range and continue. 6. 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). Page 59 ( 3422 ) 4.6.1.2. CFM (Confirmed) QSOs. ------------------------------ This selection tell the program to print Confirmed contacts only. The search scope is the entire logbook. 4.6.1.3. Not CFM (Not Confirmed) QSOs. -------------------------------------- This selection tell the program to print NOT Confirmed contacts only. The search scope is the entire logbook. 4.6.1.4. Call Sign List. ------------------------ Instructs SPLog to extract and print QSOs with a specific Call Sign only. The search scope is the entire logbook. 4.6.1.5. 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 get there. 1. Enter first number within the "QSO #1" field. 2. Press < Tab > again 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. 6. Repeat the last two steps (5 and 6) 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, not necessarily ascending or descending. Page 60 ( 3480 ) 8. When ready press the [ Accept ] button - to accept the numbers and start printing or, the [ Escape ] button - to exit (close) the dialog box. No action is taken. 4.6.1.6. By Band. ----------------- This selection instructs SPLog to print the entire LogBook, one band at a time. 4.6.1.7. By Mode. ----------------- This selection instructs SPLog to print the entire LogBook, one Mode at a time. 4.6.2 Print - QSL Cards ------------------------ The "QSL Cards" command takes you to the "QSL Print" submenu. 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 commands: 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 All the "QSL Card" Print commands function in the exact same fashion as the logbook options. The only difference is that they apply to the QSL Cards instead of the logbook entries. Page 61 ( 3538 ) 4.6.3 Print - Labels --------------------- The "Labels" command takes you to the "Label Print" submenu. The SPLog is preset to use standard, single row (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 1", 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) on the printer to accept the text. Once the printer is properly aligned, you may proceed and print a long series of labels. The "Label Print" submenu contains the following commands: 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 All the "Label" Print commands function in the exact same fashion as the logbook print options. The only difference is that they apply to labels instead of the logbook entries. 4.6.4 Print - Custom Labels ---------------------------- 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. Page 62 ( 3596 ) 4.7 TOOLS ---------- 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. 4.7.1 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. The Terminal Program is Pre configured as follows: (Default Values) TNC: PK232 Com Port Speed: 4800 Baud. ComPort: 1 (Com1) Parity: None Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Local Echo : Off Add Line Feed : Off; XON/XOFF Flow Control : Off; CTS/RTS Flow Control : Off; This configuration should allow you to interface 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 the communication and initialization commands for a given device. ie i: If you are using a TNC such as PK232 and wish to change the Host Mode, you have to manually type: HOST ON/OFF. ii: If you are using a telephone 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. Page 63 ( 3654 ) 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. 4.7.2 Tools - Bearing ---------------------- The "Bearing - Points Entry" Dialog Box collects all the necessary data for the great circle Distance, Bearing and Grid Square calculation. * Point Name fields: - The only purpose for those two fields is to provide clarity. All you do, is assign Names to the two points. ie. Pt #1 is Toronto Pt #2 is New York or ie. Pt #1 is VE3NPL Pt #2 is SP9FLY * The Latitude and Longitude format: Latitude Format -- DEG.DEC -- ie. 43.15 means 43 deg and 15/100 deg North. ie. -43.15 means 43 deg and 15/100 deg South. Longitude Format -- DEG.DEC -- ie. 80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg West. ie. -80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg 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. Page 64 ( 3712 ) * The "Distance & Bearing" window. If you have pressed the [ Accept ] button, and if all the necessary information is present (entered) you are taken to the "Distance & Bearing" window. There you will see the Short/Long Path Bearing and Distance calculation, as well as a grid square for the second point. Since this information is computed based upon the data entered in the "Bearing - Point Entry" dialog box it is important for the 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. 4.7.3 Tools - QSL Manager -------------------------- 4.7.3.1. QSL 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. 4.7.3.2. 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. 4.7.4 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. Page 65 ( 3770 ) 4.7.4.1 Morse Code - 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 anaverage of 5 symbols, namely: 3 dots and 2 dashes. With one unit betweeneach dot or dash, this translates into one entire character containing 13 units (ie: ∙S∙S∙S-S- = 13 Units. S=Space). Included in the 4 second period will be 1 end of wordspace of 5 units, and 4 end of character spaces.As we are assuming the standard 5 characters per word, then the total numberof units per word will be [ (13*5)+(4*3)+(1*5) ] = 82 units, therefore one time unitfor 15 WPM is 4 seconds divided by 82 or 48.8 milliseconds.the basic formula for dot length will then beTimeUnit = Round( ((60/#OFWPM)/82)*1000 ) milliseconds. ie: For the Speed of 30 WPM the Dot Time Unit is: 60/30 = 2 Seconds ( Length of a Single Word ) 2/82 = 0.02439 ( Time Units in Seconds ) 0.02439 * 1000 = 24.39 ( Milliseconds ) Round( 24.39 ) = 24.00 ( Milliseconds ) 4.7.4.2 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 Code Setup. ■ Buffer No 1. - The Dynamic Buffer: Will send each character as you type it. Page 66 ( 3828 ) ■ 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. 4.7.5 Tools - Personal Directory -------------------------------- The Directory menu provides a window to a series of personalized and individual databases. They are described below. 4.7.5.1. QSL Bureau - Database ------------------------------- Stores a collection of handy QSL Bureau addresses. You are responsible for updating and expanding this data base periodically. 4.7.5.2. Important addresses - database ---------------------------------------- This feature gives you the capability of storing, finding, and retrieving various types of personal addresses. Eg. - Amateur radio headquarters address - Manufacturer addresses - Parts supply depot addresses - etc. 4.7.5.3. User Defined - Database ---------------------------------- 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. Page 67 ( 3886 ) Eg. - Friends addresses and telephone numbers. - Equipment supply depot addresses - etc. (Anything that you like). 4.7.6 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. 4.7.7 Tools - Text File Viewer ------------------------------- This feature is here to provide yet another tool that may ease your life as a ham. The "Text File Viewer" will allow you to quickly browse through any dos text file that is not bigger than 300 lines. If the file 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 one column Left Move left one 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 half Page Ctrl-Left Move left half Page Page 68 ( 3944 ) 4.7.8 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: - 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 the 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're 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. Page 69 ( 4002 ) 4.7.9 Tools - Add DXCC Country ------------------------------- The "Add DXCC Country" Dialog Box collects all the new country data. This information is then used to update your DXCC List. * The country list used by this program is build according to the "Table of Allocation of the International Call Sign Series" as issued by the International Telecommunication Union. ie: AA00 - AZZZ = United States of America. This means that every combination of letters and numbers between AA00 and AZZZ 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 Prefix Definition: Although generally 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. * How to add a new country to the DXCC country list? A New Country "Andys 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. Page 70 ( 4060 ) Field Name | Enter | Description -------------|------------|------------------------------------- From Prefix | VO30 | Lower Prefix Limit To Prefix | VO3Z | Upper Prefix Limit Country Name | Andys Land | Name of the New Country Continent | NA | North America (Continent short form) Zone ITU | 09 | Zone ITU of the new country Zone CQ | 05 | Zone CQ of the new country Latitude | 50.00 | Latitude for the center of this | | country, or Capital City, or for | | the major HAM population. Longitude | 62.50 | Longitude for the center of this | | country, or 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 deg and 15/100 deg North. ie. -43.15 means 43 deg and 15/100 deg South. Longitude Format -- DEG.DEC -- ie. 80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg West. ie. -80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg 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 strongly 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!! Alpha Business Software strives to make its products error free. If you find an error in the DXCC list, please let us know, so that others may benefit from your efforts. Page 71 ( 4118 ) 4.8 OPTIONS ------------ The "Options" Menu item contains commands that will collect all the information required for the proper operation and better customization of the SPLog program. 4.8.1 Options - Personal Data ------------------------------ The "Personal Data" command takes you to the "Personal Information" dialog box. The "Personal Information" Dialog Box asks for or contains: - Your Name and Address, - Your grid square, * Personal dialog box input lines explained: 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) this window. Page 72 ( 4176 ) 4.8.2 Options - Switches and Notes ----------------------------------- The "Switches and Notes" command takes you to the "Switches and Notes" dialog box. The "Switches and Notes" Dialog Box asks for: - Your geographical Co-ordinates. - Your favorite distance measure, ie: Mi, Km, NM - Your UTC Time OffSet, - "Real time" Date and Time logging indicator. - Backup / compression options. * Geographical Co-ordinate: Latitude Format -- DEG.DEC -- ie. 43.15 means 43 deg and 15/100 deg North. ie. -43.15 means 43 deg and 15/100 deg South. Longitude Format -- DEG.DEC -- ie. 80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg West. ie. -80.17 means 80 deg and 17/100 deg East. * Distance measure: - Please indicate your favorite point to point distance measure. The possible 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. * UTC OffSet: - Here you tell the SPLog how many hours is your local time before or behind to 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. Page 73 ( 4234 ) * Real time logging: - Here You can turn ON/OFF the automatic (real time) Date and/or Time logging. 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 & Date ReSet" dialog box, which is located in the "Options" menu selection, or you can do this from the DOS prompt. * 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. 4.8.3 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. Page 74 ( 4292 ) 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. 4.8.4 Options - CW 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: 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. Page 75 ( 4350 ) Repeat the Last Two Steps to preprogram remaining 5 memories if needed. 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. 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. 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. 4.8.5 Options - Printer Setup ------------------------------ The "Printer Setup" Window collects all your printer related data. This information is used to better interface with your printer. Page 76 ( 4408 ) * 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. 80 characters for 8.5 inch paper (21.6 cm). 132 characters for 14 inch paper (35.6 cm). * Paper Feed cluster: - Informs the program about the type of paper feed that you prefer. The two possibilities are : 1. Continuous - Nonstop printout, or 2. Page Feed - One Page at a time. * Lines per Page Field: - Here you tell the program how many lines will fit on a single printer Page. * Label Height: - Informs SPLog about the Height (in inches) of the labels you are currently using. |----------------------------------------| <---- | 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 | Page 77 ( 4466 ) * Message Line: - Enter personalized message (Up to 20 Characters long) to be printed on every QSL Card or on every Label. 4.8.6 Options - Terminal Setup ------------------------------- The "Terminal Setup" menu command takes you to the Com Port and Terminal setup dialog box. SPLog needs this information to properly interface with your communication device such as a TNC. Please tell SPLog the following: - TNC Type: Default: PK-232 You have a choice of up to 7 different communication devices: PK232, KAM, TNC1, TNC2, MFJ1278, KPC, and MODEM. SPLog uses this information, to send the appropriate initialization file to your TNC. 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. Page 78 ( 4524 ) - Com Port: Default: Com 1 SPLog provides support for the standard four com ports (Com1-4). 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. - 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 keystrokes 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 yet, but it is provided here with the future in mind. - CTS/RTS Hardware Flow Control: Default: Off; This feature is not supported as yet, but it is provided here with the future in mind. The above configuration should allow you to communicate with about 90% of all commonly available communication devices. Page 79 ( 4582 ) 4.8.7 Options - Band 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 number. 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 ** 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. - 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. corresponds to appropriate satellite mode. SAM or SMA means Satellite Mode A. Page 80 ( 4640 ) * Remember: When appending 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. 4.8.8 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 Log file 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. This program is preset with the following modes and corresponding signal reports: Mode | RST Default ---------|------------ SSB | 59 CW | 599 RTTY | 599 PCK | 599 AM | 59 FM | 59 * 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" command within the "Summary" Menu selection. Page 81 ( 4698 ) 4.9 HELP --------- 4.9.1 Using Help ----------------- 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 [*] at 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 ['Up Arrow'] on 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 colour. - 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. 4.9.2 Index ------------ To get help on a particular topic: * 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. Page 82 ( 4756 ) 4.9.3 Help - US Band Plan -------------------------- This feature provides a quick and easy way of accessing the US Band Help topic. 4.9.4 Help - US State List ---------------------------- This feature provides a quick and easy way of accessing the US State List Help topic. 4.9.5 Help - Keyer Diagram ---------------------------- 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. Page 83 ( 4814 ) 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. 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│pf L R │ L T │ E │ L GND ■───────────────────────────────┴───────■ Ground (pin 18 on DB25) Shield of keying cable Page 84 ( 4872 ) Terminal Cable (TNC) Terminal cable is used to connect computer to the TNC in order to fully utilize all CW features provided by the SPLog. Refer to your TNC manual for a type of cable needed. 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 damaged the computer, TRX or any other associated circuitry. Most modern TRX'es are positive keyed. Please refer to your radio operating manual for more details. 4.9.6 Help - Operating Aids ---------------------------- This command is a doorway to another lair of simple help related commends: 4.9.5.1 - Q Signals - Displays a list of Q signals and meanings. 4.9.5.2 - QN Signals - Displays a list of QN signals and meanings. 4.9.5.3 - RST Meaning - Shows a detailed explanation of all the RST digits and their meanings. 4.9.5.4 - Color Codes - Shows the resistor and capacitor color codes. Page 85 ( 4930 ) 5.0 Trouble Shooting --------------------- Every effort has been made to provide a bug-free software, but as with any program, there may be combinations of events which may cause a problem. If you have found a problem which you feel is caused by a software error, please call it to the attention of Alpha Business Software. Our address is: Alpha Business Software 63 Beaver Cr. Brantford, ON N3P 1T3 Canada Telephone (519) 756-5661 Please include your callsign with any correspondence, along with the SPLog version number, your Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files, and as many details concerning the problem as possible. As always, REGISTERED USERS will be given priority over others! 5.1 Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------------- Q 1. Program to Big to Fit in Memory: A There is not enough free conventional memory (Below 1 meg) to Run the program. Try removing ALL "TSR" ( Terminate-and-stay- resident) applications currently loaded, and remove or reduce the size of a RAM drive currently active. *** NOTE *** Although SPLog Requires 580k of memory, You will be granted access if you only have 560k free. This may not be very wise from the professional stand point because the program may run out of memory, But it is a good idea from a practical point of view. Most of you will not need the final 20k. Only very Large logbooks 30,000+ QSOs with 280+ Countries WKD will need the remaining memory. Page 86 ( 4988 ) Q 2. SPLog Quits and displays "Runtime Error xxx": A There can be many reasons for this error message. The most common are: i. SPLog needs a statement: Files = 20 ( or more ) In your CONFIG.SYS file. Check and make sure you have the minimum. This statement allows SPLog to have 20 files open at the same time. ( Check the Minimum System Requirements section to verify that your computer can run SPLog) ii. You have run out of memory while running SPLog or you may have a memory allocation error. Restart SPLog and keep an eye on the number at the button right corner. It represents the amount of memory (in bytes) that is available at any given time. If the number drops below 50,000 quit SPLog and unload all your TSR ( Terminate and stay resident ) programs, and then restart SPLog. iii. Program files are inaccessible or can not be located. Make sure you are in the SPLog directory ( or disk ) when executing this software. Check the presence and integrity of all the SPLog files. Q 3. SPLog appears to Resets your System Clock. ( UTC Offset ) A The only time this error appears is when you Reboot, Shut-Down, or Quit SPLog in a manner Different from its designed "LOG - Exit" or < Alt-X > fashion. When you do so, SPLog does NOT have the opportunity to perform its proper exit functions, and therefore You are causing an error. ALWAYS exit SPLog by pressing <ALT-X> or by executing the "LOG - EXIT / QUIT" menu command. NEVER Reboot or Shut Down your computer with SPLog (or other programs) running. If you do so, you are risking the lose of data. If you continue to have this problem, and if UTC Time is important to you, you may set SPLog UTC OffSet to zero "0", and your Computer System clock to UTC Time. If you do so, SPLog will NOT modify your system clock. Page 87 ( 5046 ) Q 4. SPLog "hangs-up" the computer; no error messages are displayed, and no way to regain the use of the computer until it is "re-booted". A Check to see if there are any memory-resident ( TSR ) programs running at the same time as SPLog. One way to do so, is by listing your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS system files. They should tell you if there are programs executed at the boot (start) time. Some poorly design programs may interfere with or change the system in a way that is not acceptable to other programs. If there are any programs of this type on your machine, try removing them, and run SPLog by itself. Q 5. A LogBook cannot be loaded successfully. A There is always a possibility that your Logbook file has been corrupted, either accidentally from an incorrect DOS command, or as a result of a power glitch or some other interruption during a disk save operation. Restore your LogBook from the backup. If you do not have a backup file, this is usually a fetal error. Such errors do not occur often but are a little more common if you are running a disk compression program such as Stacker or Dblspace, or while running a program that minimizes disk accesses by buffering and storing the data in memory such as a PC-Cache or SmartDrive. You may also cause such an error by incorrectly exiting any application or by shutting down your computer while any program is running. Q 5. A LogBook file has been erased: ( *.SPL ) A This is a fatal error. The best way is to recover your logbook from a backup. Take the most resent version and restore your Log. If you don't have a backup, you can try recovering your log by using an undelete program. This method is not always successful, but it might restore your LogBook. Q 6. LogBook Summary file(s) are erased, inaccessible, or corrupt: (*.ZSU or *.CSU) A You can use the "Rebuild Summary" to correct this problem. 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. Page 88 ( 5104 ) 5.2 Error Messages ------------------- SPLog has three types of errors: fatal errors, nonfatal errors, and warnings. * a fatal error causes SPLog to terminate or "freeze". - Every effort has been made to eliminate or decrease the hazard of those errors. * a nonfatal error causes the SPLog to proceed, but some features may be disabled. ie: If the DXCC file is missing no country information may be found. * warnings are just that: warnings of conditions that you may want to fix or supervise. 5.2.1 Fatal Errors: ------------------- 1. Program to Big to Fit in Memory There is not enough memory to load SPLog. Remove all "TSR" (Terminate-and-stay-resident) applications currently loaded, and/or reduce the size of any RAM Drive active. SPLog requires a minimum of 580k of free conventional memory to run. ~~~~ 5.2.2 Non-Fatal Errors: ----------------------- 1. Configuration File Not Found: This is a warning massage indicating that the SPLog.CNF file could not be located. Reason(s): - 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. Page 89 ( 5162 ) * 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 "Printer 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. * 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 2. Manager File Not Found: ( MANAGER.LST File Not Found ) This is a warning massage indicating that the MANAGER.LST file could not be located. Reasons: - The MANAGER.LST file has been deleted (Erased). - The MANAGER.LST file has been accidentally renamed. - The MANAGER.LST file is not in the same directory as the main program. The program will continue, but No QSL Manager will be found until a new MANAGER.LST file is created. * To restore Your QSL Manager file, copy the MANAGER.LST file from backup diskette. * To copy the Original MANAGER.LST file, exit the SPLog < ALT-X > and at the Dos Prompt (C:\ or A:\) Type: Copy A:\MANAGER.LST C:\SPLog\MANAGER.LST or Copy B:\MANAGER.LST C:\PATH\MANAGER.LST Page 90 ( 5220 ) 3. Country List Not Found: ( DXCC.LST File 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 Not a Single Country will be found until a new DXCC.LST file is created. * To restore your DXCC Country List, copy the DXCC.LST File from the backup diskette. * 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 3. Invalid SPLog V3.1 File This is an Error massage indicating that you are trying to do one of the following: a. Open (Access) a file that is not a proper SPLog LogBook, or b. You are trying to enter SPLog without selecting or creating a Log File. Proper LogBook file MUST be specified. You will not be allowed to continue if the appropriate file is not selected. Page 91 ( 5278 ) 5.2.3 WARNINGS: --------------- 1. Not Enough Space This is a Warning massage indicating that there isn't enough room on your disk to perform the requested function. Free up more space on your Drive. You can do so by deleting old programs and files. 2. 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 log entries. 3. Call Search - Record not found. This is a Warning massage indicating that there are no more records matching the Call search. 4. Record Search - Search scope out of range. This is a Warning massage indicating that the record number you are looking for is outside your Logbook range. 5. Date Search - Record not found. This is a Warning massage indicating that there are no more records matching the Date search. 6. No Country Found This is a Warning massage indicating that there are no Countries in the Summary matching the summary search. 7. Please Insert Page This is an informative massage reminding you to insert a new Page, and to make sure the printer is ready. Page 92 ( 5336 ) 8. Disk write error This is an error massage telling you the an error has occurred during a disk write operation. The most common problem that will cause this error is "Disk full". Check and make sure that you have enough room on the data drive. 9. Disk read error This is an error massage indicating that an error has occurred during a disk read operation. Check the presence and integrity of your files. 10. unexpected Error Something Unexpected Has Happened. SPLog has many build in features that constantly check, measure and verifies the system status. If the system becomes unstable, or something unusual happens a Warning message is generated. If possible SPLog tries to recover without any damage. 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 an error may be generated. - Write Protected Disk If your disk has a write protect sticker 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. Page 93 ( 5394 ) 6.0 APPENDIX A --------------- 6.1 US BAND PLAN ----------------- 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 *************** | ++++++ G *************** ++++++++++++ A ****************++++++++++++++ E | | | 3.500 3.750 4.000 MHz Page 94 ( 5452 ) 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 *************** | ++++++ G *************** ++++++++++++ A ****************++++++++++++++ E | | | 14.000 14.150 14.350 MHz 17 Meters %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% E,A,G | | | 18.068 18.110 18.168 MHz Page 95 ( 5510 ) 15 Meters 21.100 21.200 21.025 | | 21.300 | %%%%%%%%%21.225 | N,T *************** | ++++++ G *************** ++++++++++++ A ****************++++++++++++++ E | | | 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 Page 96 ( 5568 ) 2 Meters 144.1 | ****%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% E,A,G,T | | 144.0 148.0 MHz 1.25 Meters %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% E,A,G,T,N | | 220.0 225.0 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. Page 97 ( 5626 ) 6.2 CANADIAN BAND PLAN ----------------------- For Up to Date Frequency Allocation Chart refer to the current Communications Canada Radiocommunication Act. * The following Frequency Tables are to be used as GUIDE LINES ONLY. * Canadian HF Allocation Chart is not available at the present time. If you have a current Canadian HF Allocation Chart please forward the information to Alpha Business Software, so others may benefit from your contribution. CRRL 50 - 54 MHz Band Plan Frequency | Description ----------------|--------------------------- | 50.0 - 50.050 | CW / Beacons / EME 50.050 - 50.1 | CW / Beacons 50.1 | CW calling frequency 50.1 - 50.6 | SSB and AM modes ( bandwidth <= 2.3 KHz ) 50.105 - 50.115 | DX window ( listen for DX here ) ( * Note 3 ) 50.110 | DX window calling frequency ( * Note 3 ) 50.125 | National SSB calling frequency 50.4 | AM calling frequency 50.6 - 51.0 | Experimental modes ( * Note 1 ) 50.7 | RTTY,AMTOR calling frequency 50.8 - 50.98 | Radio control of models, ten channels | on a 20 KHz raster 51.0 - 51.1 | Pacific (ZL) DX window (SSB/CW only) ( * Note 2 ) 51.1 - 52.0 | FM voice simplex, and PACKET ( * Note 1 ) 51.7 | National simplex PACKET calling frequency 52.0 - 52.05 | Pacific (VK) DX window (SSB/CW only) ( * Note 2 ) 52.525 | National FM calling frequency 52.0 - 53.0 | FM voice repeater inputs ( * Note 4 ) 53.0 - 54.0 | FM voice repeater outputs * Notes: 1. In North America the following frequencies are suggested for Packet digipeater and packet scatter operation: 50.62/51.62 50.68/51.68 50.76/51.76 50.64/51.64 50.72/51.72 50.78/51.78 50.66/51.66 50.74/51.74 For co-located voice and packet repeaters, use high (input) and low (output) to provide maximum mutual frequency isolation. Page 98 ( 5684 ) 2. Amateurs are requested to avoid using FM or other wide band modes on these frequencies to minimize interference to Australian and New Zealand amateurs working into region 2 on SSB/CW. 3. North American amateurs are requested to avoid calling "CQ DX" on 50.110 MHz. 4. See Table of Repeater pairs (Not available at the present time) CRRL 144 - 148 Band Plan Frequency | Description ----------------|--------------------------- 144.0 - 144.1 | EME and terrestrial CW 144.1 | CW calling frequency 144.1 - 144.2 | CW/SSB weak signal work 144.2 | SSB calling frequency 144.2 - 144.275 | AM narrow band modes ( ACSSB, SSB | bandwidth <= 2.5 KHz ) 144.275 - 144.3 | Propagation beacons 144.3 - 144.5 | Exclusive OSCAR subband 144.5 - 144.6 | FM repeater inputs ( primary ), | linear translator inputs ( secondary ) 144.6 - 144.9 | FM repeater inputs 144.9 - 145.1 | Packet ( * Note 1 ) 145.1 - 145.2 | FM repeater outputs ( primary ), | linear translator outputs ( secondary ) 145.2 - 145.5 | FM repeater outputs 145.5 - 145.8 | Experimental modes ( * Note 2 ) 145.8 - 146.0 | Exclusive OSCAR subband 146.01 - 146.37 | FM repeater inputs 146.4 - 146.58 | FM simplex operation ( * Note 3 ) 146.52 | National FM calling frequency 146.61 - 147.39 | FM repeater outputs 147.42 - 147.57 | FM simplex operation 147.6 - 147.99 | FM repeater inputs * Notes: 1. Digital ( Packet ) operation on 20 KHz channelling, 10 channels 144.91 - 145.09 MHz. Page 99 ( 5742 ) 2. Operation in this subband is on a temporary basis only for experimentation and development work. CRRL request That 145.5, 145.525, 145.55 AND 145.750 MHz be kept clear for international Space Shuttle and MIR Communication. CRRL urges all amateurs to conduct experiments on other bands, particularly on 50 and 220 MHz. 3. 146.40, 146.43, 146.46 MHz continue to be used as repeaters inputs in some areas. CRRL 220 - 225 MHz Band Plan Frequency | Description -----------------|--------------------------- | 220 - 221 | High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) | bandwidth 100 KHz, 220.55 - 220.95 MHz | duplexed to 430.05 - 430.45 MHz ( * Note 2 ) 221.01 - 221.09 | Packet ( <= 24OO Baud ), 20 KHz channelling 221.1 - 221.95 | Digital 222.0 - 222.3 | CW, SSB 222.0 - 222.05 | EME 222.05 - 222.1 | CW 222.1 | National CW Calling Frequency 222.1 - 222.275| SSB 222.2 | National SSB Calling Frequency 222.275 - 222.3 | Propagation Beacons 222.310 - 223.37 | Repeater Inputs ( * Note 1 ) 223.390 - 223.490| High Speed Data ( Local option cross | band duplexed to 430 MHz, or 1300 MHz. ) 223.49 - 223.59 | FM Voice Simplex 223.59 - 223.89 | DATA 223.59 - 223.69 | High Speed Data ( Local Option 1 - 100 KHz | channel, or 3 - 30 KHz Channels, 223.605, | 223.635, 223.665 ) 223.685 - 223.805| Narrow Band Packet ( 4 channels, Max BW KHz | each cantered at 223.7,223.73,223.76,223.79 ) 223.790 - 223.890| High Speed Data ( local option as 223.39 - | 223.49 ) 223.91 - 225.0 | Repeater Outputs * Notes: 1. See table of repeater pairs (No data available at the present time) 2. Links must be designed to limit emissions into the U.S. Page 100 ( 5800 ) CRRL 430 - 450 MHz Band Plan Frequency | Description ----------------|--------------------------- | 430.0 - 431.25 | Digital modes 430.05 - 431.25 | High Speed Data, >= 4800 Baud ( * Note 1 ) 431.25 - 432.75 | Weak signal / Narrow band AM modes | bandwidth ( <= 2.5 KHz ) 432.0 | EME ( international ) 432.1 | SSB/CW weak signal calling frequency 432.2 | SSB calling frequency ( local ) 432.3 - 432.4 | Propagation beacons 432.4 - 432.75 | Mixed mode narrow band experimentation 433.0 - 434.0 | Digital exclusive ( >= 4800 Baud ) 434.0 - 434.5 | Digital exclusive ( <= 2400 Baud ) 434.5 - 434.8 | Narrow band repeater links and auxiliaries 435.0 - 438.0 | Satellite ( international, exclusive ) 438.0 - 444.0 | National amateur FSTV 439.25 | Video carrier frequency 442.0 - 445.0 | Repeater outputs ( * Note 2 ) 445.0 - 447.0 | Fixed repeater links, simplex 446.0 | National FM calling frequency 447.0 - 450.0 | Repeater inputs. * Notes: 1. 100 KHz channelling, 430.05 through 430.95 inclusive 430.05 - 430.45 cross band linked to 220.55 - 220.95 MHz and 430.55 - 430.95 cross band linked to 1299.05 - 1299.95 MHz. 2. See table of repeater pairs (Not available at the present time) Page 101 ( 5858 ) CRRL 902 - 928 MHz Band Plan Frequency | Description ----------------|--------------------------- | 902.0 - 902.5 | PACKET ( <= 2400 Baud, 25 KHz channelling) 902.5 - 902.8 | TTY, PACKET ( <= 2400 Baud, bandwidth <= 2.5 KHz ) 902.8 - 902.9 | PACKET ( bandwidth <= 2.5 KHz ), TTY, CW, EME 902.9 - 903.1 | CW, EME 903.1 | National CW/SSB DX calling frequency 903.1 - 903.2 | CW, SSB, EME 903.200 | National SSB calling frequency ( local ) 903.2 - 903.3 | SSB, SSTV, FAX, PACKET ( bandwidth <= 2.5 KHz), | AM, AMTOR 903.3 - 903.32 | Propagation beacon network 903.32 - 903.4 | General propagation beacons 903.4 - 903.5 | SSB, SSTV, ACSSB, FAX, PACKET | ( bandwidth <= 2.5 KHz ), AM, AMTOR, | Experimental ( bandwidth <= 2.5 KHz ) 903.5 - 903.7 | Crossband linear translator inputs 903.7 - 903.9 | Crossband linear translator outputs 903.9 - 904.0 | Experimental beacons 904.0 - 904.3 | Control and auxiliary links 904.3 - 904.5 | FM simplex ( 25 KHz channelling ) 904.500 | National FM calling frequency 904.5 - 905.0 | FM simplex ( 25 KHz channelling ) 905.0 - 907.0 | High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud, duplex ) 907.0 - 910.0 | FM repeater inputs ( 25 KHz channelling ) 910.0 - 916.0 | FSTV ( simplex or repeater output, paired | with 922.0 - 928.0 and 439.0 - 444.0 MHz ) 916.0 - 916.5 | PACKET ( <= 2400 Baud, 25 KHz Channelling ) 916.5 - 919.0 | High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud , duplex ) 919.0 - 922.0 | FM repeater outputs ( 25 KHz channelling ) 922.0 - 928.0 | FSTV simplex or repeater input, spread | spectrum, experimental modes Page 102 ( 5916 ) CRRL 1240 - 1300 MHz Band Plan Frequency | Description ----------------|--------------------------- | 1240.0 - 1246.0 | ATV channel 1 1246.0 - 1248.0 | NB FM links, digital, duplexed 1258 1248.0 - 1252.0 | High Rate Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) 1252.0 - 1258.0 | ATV channel 2 1258.0 - 1260.0 | NB FM links, digital, duplexed to 1246 1260.0 - 1270.0 | Satellite uplinks ( primary ) 1260.0 - 1270.0 | Wideband experiments ( secondary ) 1270.0 - 1276.0 | FM repeater inputs ( 25 KHz channelling ) 1276.0 - 1282.0 | ATV channel 3 1282.0 - 1288.0 | Repeater outputs 1288.0 - 1294.0 | Wideband experimental 1294.0 - 1295.0 | NB FM simplex, digital ( * Note 1 ) 1294.5 | National FM calling frequency 1295.0 - 1295.8 | SSTV, FAX, ACSSB experimental 1295.8 - 1296.0 | Reserved for EME/CW/SSB expansion 1296.0 - 1296.05| EME exclusive 1296.1 | National CW/SSB calling frequency 1296.4 - 1296.6 | Crossband linear translator input 1296.6 - 1296.8 | Crossband linear translator output 1296.8 - 1297.0 | Experimental beacons 1297.0 - 1299.0 | Digital ( <= 2400 Baud ) 1299.0 - 1300.0 | High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) ( * Note 2 ) * Notes: 1. 25 KHz channelling, 1294.025 to 1294.175 2. 100 KHz channelling, 1299.05 to 1299.95 crossband duplexed to 430.55 to 430.95 as required. Page 103 ( 5974 ) CRRL 2300 - 2450 MHz Band Plan Frequency | Description ----------------|--------------------------- | 2300.0 - 2303.0 | High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) 2303.0 - 2303.5 | PACKET ( <= 2400 Baud, 25 KHz channelling ) 2303.5 - 2303.8 | TTY, PACKET ( <= 2400 Baud ) 2303.8 - 2303.9 | PACKET, TTY, CW, EME 2303.9 - 2304.1 | CW, EME 2304.1 - 2304.2 | CW, EME, SSB 2304.100 | National CW/SSB DX calling frequency 2304.200 | National SSB calling frequency ( local QSOs ) 2304.2 - 2304.3 | SSB, SSTV, FAX, PACKET, AMTOR 2304.3 - 2304.32| Propagation beacon network 2304.32 - 2304.4| General propagation beacons 2304.4 - 2304.5 | SSB, SSTV, FAX, PACKET, AMTOR 2304.5 - 2304.7 | Crossband linear translator input 2304.7 - 2304.9 | Crossband linear translator output 2304.9 - 2305.0 | Experimental beacons 2305.0 - 2305.2 | FM simplex ( 25 KHz channels ) 2305.200 | National FM calling frequency 2305.2 - 2306.0 | FM simplex 2306.0 - 2309.0 | FM repeater inputs 2309.0 - 2310.0 | Control and auxiliary links 2310.0 - 2390.0 | Experimental modes, FMTV 2390.0 - 2396.0 | FSTV 2396.0 - 2399.0 | High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) 2399.0 - 2399.5 | PACKET ( <= 2400 Baud ) 2399.5 - 2400.0 | Control and auxiliary links 2400.0 - 2403.0 | Satellite 2403.0 - 2408.0 | Satellite, High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) 2408.0 - 2410.0 | Satellite 2410.0 - 2413.0 | FM repeater outputs 2413.0 - 2418.0 | High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) 2418.0 - 2430.0 | FSTV 2430.0 - 2433.0 | Satellite 2433.0 - 2438.0 | Satellite, High Speed Data ( >= 4800 Baud ) 2438.0 - 2450.0 | WBFM, FSTV, SPREAD SPECTRUM, experimental Page 104 ( 6032 ) 7.0 About Alpha Business Software: ----------------------------------- Alpha Business Software is a consulting company devoted to providing custom programming and system maintenance services to the business and public community. Our development tools are state-of-the-art using the latest object-oriented programming techniques, resulting in friendly, efficient and easy to modify applications. We offer a wide variety of services, ranging from on-site maintenance of your systems to full custom software development tailored to your corporate needs. Specific services include systems set-up, optimization, backups of important files with data stored securely off-site, custom application development of spreadsheets, databases and other related software packages for DOS, Windows, and network environments, including Novel, LANtastic and others. 8.0 SPLog License ------------------ SPLog is NOT a Public Domain program and is NOT free. SPLog is copyright (C) 1990-1994 by Alpha Business Software. Non-registered users of this program are granted a limited one month license to SPLog to evaluate the programs suitability for their requirements. Any usage of SPLog beyond evaluation time period requires registration of each copy of the program used. Use of non- registered copies of SPLog beyond the original evaluation period is prohibited. SPLog may NOT be modified in any respect, for any reason, including but not limited to, de-compiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering of the program. The opening title screen, help screens, and all other proprietary screens and files must never be altered, removed, bypassed or modified by any means. You are free to distribute the UnRegistered [Shareware] version of SPLog to others subject to the above restrictions and also the following 1. No fee is charged for its use. 2. No remuneration may be accepted for SPLog. This does not apply to computer access charges the system operators (Sysops) or other organizations owning bulletin board systems, online services, etc... may charge subscribers. Page 105 ( 6090 ) 3. SPLog must be copied in unaltered form, complete with files containing license information, the FULL documentation and all accompanying files. 4. All Shareware houses/distribution firms must make explicitly clear that the diskette purchased contains a Shareware program which has NOT been Registered with Alpha Business Software. System Operators may make SPLog available for download only if the above conditions are met. Refer to section 2.1 "Checking Your SPLog Disk(s)" to verify complete package contents. If the contents appear altered or incomplete, you may obtain the latest UnRegistered release of SPLog directly from Alpha Business Software by sending a formatted diskette labeled with the word "SPLog UnRegistered". Please include $5 US for shipping and handling. You may also obtain the FULL (registered) version of SPLog by sending in the completed order form. The above license statement does not apply to the REGISTERED version of SPLog. The registered software of Alpha Business Software is protected under United States, Canadian, and International Copyright and Trademark Laws. It must be treated just like a book with certain exceptions as follows: A. Alpha Business Software authorizes the making of archival copies of the registered software for the sole purpose of backing-up your software and protecting your investment from possible loss. B. The medium on which the registered software is recorded is transferred to the customer, but not the title to the software. C. The customer may resell or distribute unmodified copies of the registered software provided the customer has purchased from Alpha Business Software copy of the registered software for each one sold or distributed. The provisions of this software license shall also be applicable to third parties receiving copies of the registered software from the customer. D. By saying, "just like a book", Alpha Business Software means that the registered software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another so long as there is ABSOLUTELY NO POSSIBILITY of it being used at one location while being used at another. Just like a book that cannot be read by two different people in two different locations at the same time. Page 106 ( 6148 ) 9.0 Versions history --------------------- Version 1.5 & 1.51 ------------------ - Summary - Country List added. - Changed button locations. - 80 Character printout extended to 132 characters - Improved memory management. - Improved software execution speed. Version 2.1 ----------- - Awards - Menu added. - Memory management improved. - Overall execution speed improved. - Improved error trapping. - Decreased log record size. - Program status window added. - Build in program registration. - Grid Square Calculation Added Version 2.2 ----------- - Updated Menu system. - Decreased log record size. - Stations List summary included. - Search speed improved. - Print capabilities improved. - Browse capabilities greatly improved. ( F4, F6 ) Version 2.3 ----------- - Minor cosmetic changes. Version 3.0 ----------- - Changed the Main LogBook File Format. - Improved and extended Menu system. - Improved and extended Memory Management. - Provided EMS Memory Support for program swapping. EMS Driver Version 4.0 or Higher Recommended. Page 107 ( 6206 ) - Created fully Dynamic Append window and Eliminated Pre-Append Window. - Created LogBook scrolling capabilities within the Main Log Window by pressing the following Arrow keys: Up, Down (by 1 record) and PgUp, PgDn (by 100 records). - Provided progress window for Pack, Merge, and Rebuild Summary Menu Commands. - Provided Very Quick and powerful Edit Record Access from within the Browse window by pointing the mouse to the desired LogBook line and Double Clicking the left mouse button. - Eliminated the Need for the Index (*.NDX) LogBook File. - Rewrote and Extended the Configuration File. (*.CNF) - Improved some of the Print functions. - Redesigned most of the dialog boxes. Version 3.01 ------------ - Upgraded input line filters. - Fixed a minor country list display bug. - Fixed a minor file location bug. Version 3.1 ------------ - Provided the Intelligent Append Capability. - Tools - Menu added. - Major Upgrade of all Awards. - US County Award tracking included. - Improved and extended Menu system and Program environment. - Yagi Antenna design aid included. - Log - Import Menu Added. Provided built in capability to import previous SPLog logbook formats, Log-Eqf formats, Easy-Dx, and CT Logbook formats. - Included the call sign in the country select dialog box. - Provided Text file Viewing capabilities for files up to 300 lines long. - Extended LogBook search capability. - Provided several process windows to aid program use. - Upgraded the print routines. - Provided additional "Call Sign List" logbook Print option. - Extended Help Menu by providing Quick Access to the "US Band Plan", and "US State" window, as well as provided the Operating Aids Submenu. - Redesigned and expanded the QSL Manager file. Provided the QSL Router and Editor capability. Page 108 ( 6264 ) - Included support for the "QSL Bureau", "Important Addresses", and "User Defined" Data bases. - Redesigned the Terminal window, and provided the scrolling capability. - Browse logbook horizontal scrolling redesigned. Double mouse edit click changed to a single left button click. - Created fully customized Backup and Restore functions. Version 3.11 ------------ - Small edit bug fixed. - Updated line filters. Version 3.2 ------------ - Redesigned Award Window and provided support for the following new awards: * Zone CQ, * Zone ITU, * WPX, Including Continent subdivision, * US County, * IOTA, * Grid Square, * Canadian Islands, * Oblast. * Custom Award. ( User defines award ) - Created full support for Custom Labels. - Created Power Search capability which provides a way to search a logbook for any combination of fields. - Extended printer support to include HP-LaserJet class of printers. - Extended the CW Morse Code capabilities. * SPLog has now 8 programmable memories which will hold any Text that may be send to your transceiver via the serial or printer port upon request, as well as a dynamic window which will send any text that you type in real time. - Provided additional DXCC Country or Prefix lookup. * You may now view all the countries associated with a specific prefix, or View all prefixes associated with a given country. - Upgraded "Call Sign" search, "Power Search", and "Station List Search" features so they can now find the traveling calls. Page 109 ( 6322 ) 10.0 Special Thanks -------------------- We would like to express our warm thanks to everyone listed here. They provided suggestions, constructive criticism, as well as helped us maintain, improve, and test SPLog. Andy Pfeiffer, VE3NPL, Brantford, Ontario, Canada Peter Pfeiffer, Brantford, Ontario, Canada Jim Wieder, KB0MTB, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A Andy Zakrzewski, SP9FLY, Krakow, Poland We would also like to thank all of you who have registered SPLog for making the program popular and successful, as well as to those of you who returned the WISHLIST.TXT file. The suggestions are important. They help shape the future of the program, and allow us to better respond to the needs and wishes of our clients. *** The End ***