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- ║ Resource databases for users! No searching for that "it's around ║
- ║ here someplace" info on your desk. Fast, easy, no hazzle lookups! ║
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- January 1993
- Information Databases for PacketCluster
- Descriptions, Distribution, Acknowledgements
-
- Information Databases:
-
- Information Databases by K6PBT written for PacketCluster/PCDB include the
- following listed.
-
- *AREACODE The AREACODE database. Directory of area codes,
- prefixes, and locations for all 50 states and Canada.
-
- CONTEST The CONTEST database. DX-related contest calendar
- and contest information.
-
- *COORD The COORDindates database. Geographical coordinates
- of various locations in the United States and the
- World, including Grids.
-
- DEALER The DEALER database. Directory of Amateur Radio and
- Electronic dealers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
-
- *EXTRA The EXTRA database. Q&A for Element 4B for the Extra
- Class amateur radio license.
-
- INFO The INFO database. A library of a variety of data,
- including Q-Signals, ARRL data, Zones, SWR, Awards,
- COAX, U.S. Facts, Bands, Postage, IRC's, QSL Bureaus,
- YASME calls ... over 25 information topics.
-
- IOTA The IOTA database. An Islands on the Air reference
- to check on where that island is you worked or check
- on the location of an IOTA number.
-
- OPDX The OPDX database. Contains DX news and information
- from previous releases of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin
- edited by KB8NW.
-
- RULES The RULES database. Part 97 of the FCC Rules and
- Regulations for the Amateur Radio Service. Includes
- suppliers and locations where FCC rule publications
- and reports may be obtained.
-
- TODAY The TODAY database. What happened today or yesterday?
- For any given date you'll find informative trivia to
- maybe enlighten your QSO. Includes a perpetual calendar.
-
- Note: Several databases previously distributed have been merged into INFO.
- See below for more information. Databases noted above with an "*" are not
- currently being supported with updates, although are still available for
- download from DX-BBS.
- ____________________________________________________________________________
-
- Database Files:
-
- The following files, where [dbn] is the database name, are included within
- each database compressed file:
-
- [dbn].FUL The primary database file.
-
- [dbn].IDX The database index file.
-
- [dbn].DOC The database documentation file, with update
- information.
-
- PBTDB.TXT This file you're reading.
-
- Several previously distributed databases (AWARDS, BUREAU, COUNTY, FCC, FLUX,
- IRC, and SWL) have been combined into one database called INFO. The new,
- expanded INFO database contain these files:
-
- INFOLIB.DOC The documentation file.
-
- INSTLIB.BAT The batch file for installation.
-
- INFOIDX.BAT Batch file to assist with making index files
- if needed. MAKEIDX.EXE utility is required.
-
- INFOVIF.EXE Information volumes and index files.
-
- PBTINFO Command file for PacketCluster SYSOP.DAT file.
-
- PCDBSYS Command lines to be appended to PCDB SYSOP.DAT file.
-
- PBTDB.TXT This file you're reading.
-
- ____________________________________________________________________________
-
- Distribution:
-
- The database files as described above are distributed in a compressed (ZIP)
- format. The filename contains a version number or date. These files are:
-
- CTESTxxx.ZIP DEALRxxx.ZIP INFOxxx.ZIP IOTAxxx.ZIP
- OPDXxxx.ZIP RULESxxx.ZIP TODAYxxx.ZIP
-
- They are distributed on DX-BBS at 916-992-0923 2400-14400 8/N/1; GODISK
- by W6GO, the monthly distribution of files and information to node SysOps;
- and PC-GO by W6GO, a disk version of the W6GO/K6HHD QSL Manager List.
-
- Please feel free to copy and distribute these database files. They must
- be distributed in their original distributed ZIP format. Distribution
- schemes where any charge is made, such as on any media which must be paid
- for, must be authorized by the Author. This is in part to ensure that the
- most current release will be distributed and that a copy of the diskette(s),
- CD-ROM, etc. is given to the Author for distribution verification.
- ____________________________________________________________________________
-
- Sending a Thank You:
-
- Construction and distribution of these databases is done with the desire
- to make available a source of information for PacketCluster SysOps/Users,
- and are free to use. Nevertheless, certain expenses are generated. A
- registration/support fee, should you choose to send, will cover mostly the
- expenses of providing upgrades (and new databases) to DX-BBS for your use.
-
- If you find these databases to be useful on your PacketCluster node, with
- your Cluster Companion software, the PacketCluster Database Reader (PCDB),
- or other view methods, a fee according to the schedule below (or an amount
- of your chosing) would be appreciated:
-
- Use of 1 or 2 databases -> : $5.00
- * * * * * *
- Use of 3 or more databases * THANK *
- please add ----> : $1.50 ea. * YOU *
- * *
- Use of The INFOrmation *
- Library System -> : $8.00
-
- Please send to the address below. Your comments, suggestions, and updates
- on any database are appreciated. They help with future releases. Please
- provide the date/version as shown with SH/[dbn] DATE when writing.
-
- Chuck Strobel, K6PBT
- P. O. Box 883
- Magalia, CA 95954-0883
-
- You may send messages via Mail on DXPSN Node:W6GO, DX-BBS at 916-992-0923,
- Prodigy DCGP94A, or Compuserve 75056,644. Perferably in that order. Or
- write direct to the address above.
-
- ____________________________________________________________________________
-
- Personal Thank You:
-
- I would like to share my thanks here to those who helped and who provided
- the support and encouragement to do these databases:
-
- Jay O'Brien, W6GO DXPSN Node:W6GO
-
- John Cronin, K6LLK DXPSN Node:K6LLK
-
- Tom Wood, N6IXX DXPSN Node:N6IXX
-
- My wife, Mary KB6LEV, who spent many a hour as my eyes as I typed,
- yet wonders why I continue to do all this ...
-
- * and *
-
- The many PacketCluster SysOps and Users who have shown their support!
-
- ____________________________________________________________________________
-
- Liability:
-
- 1. Databases were created from information gathered from many sources,
- and while believed to be correct and reliable, there is no guarantee
- of their accuracy and no liability is assumed for any information used.
-
- 2. All files are subject to updates or changes without notice, and are
- released accordingly as previously described.
-
- 3. All databases are subject to cancellation by the Author and no guarantee
- of any future update should be implied.
-
- 4. In no event shall the Author be liable for any incidental or consequential
- damage in connection with or arising out of the furnishing, performance,
- or use of any of these files.
-
- ____________________________________________________________________________
-
- PacketCluster(R), Cluster Companion, PCDB (PacketCluster Database Reader)
- are trademarks of Pavillion Software, P. O. Box 803, Hudson, MA 01749.
-
- DX-BBS, GODISK, PC-GO, W6GO/K6HHD QSL Manager List are trademarks of
- Electronics Enterprises, P. O. Box 700, Rio Linda, CA 95673.
-
- IOTA - Islands on the Air is an awards program sponsored by the Radio
- Society of Great Britain.
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