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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ >>>>> From K6PBT, for the DX PacketCluster Network Worldwide <<<<< │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ A resource database for users! No searching for that "it's around here │
│ someplace" information on your desk. Fast and easy, no hassle lookups! │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ >>>>> Liability Statement <<<<< │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ The author makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind with respect │
│ to these files (or documentation). In no event shall the author be liable │
│ for incidental or consequential damage in connection with or arising out │
│ of the furnishing, performance, or use of any of these files. │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The K6PBT DX PacketCluster Database Package contains the following files:
PBTDB.DOC This introductory and information file.
BUREAU.FUL The BUREAU database. Worldwide and USSR region QSL
Bureau addresses and some DX groups.
CONTEST.FUL The CONTEST database. DX-related contest calendar
and contest information.
COORD.FUL The COORDindates database. Geographical coordinates
of various locations in the United States and the
World.
COUNTY.FUL The COUNTY database. Counties of the United States
listed by state.
DEALER.FUL The DEALER database. Telephone/Fax/Telex directory
of Amateur Radio dealers and suppliers.
EXTRA.FUL The EXTRA database. Q&A for Element 4B for the Extra
Class amateur radio license.
FCC.FUL The FCC database. Addresses of Field Operation Bureaus
and a guide to FCC locations where official FCC reports
and files can be found.
FLUX.FUL The FLUX database. A historical database of Sunspot
and Solar Flux numbers, including a glossary of solar-
terrestrial terms.
INFO.FUL The INFO database. A handy collection of many bits
of data, including Q-Signals, ARL numbered messages,
SWR, COAX, U.S. Facts, etc.
IOTA.FUL The IOTA database. An Islands on the Air reference
to check on what and where is that island you worked.
IRC.FUL The IRC database. Handy reference to check required
number of IRC's to send a DX station for return QSL.
Includes data on IRC's and U.S. postage rates.
LADDER.FUL The LADDER database. A database of users' DXCC status.
It is updated by the user.
RULES.FUL The RULES database. Part 97 of the FCC Rules and
Regulations for the Amateur Radio Service. Also data
on suppliers and locations where FCC rule publications
can be obtained.
STARS.FUL The STARS database. Address directory of planetariums
in the United States and around the world.
SWL.FUL The SWL database. Time and frequency listing of major
foreign broadcast stations.
TODAY.FUL The TODAY database. What happened today or yesterday?
For any given date you'll find informative trivia to
maybe enlighten your QSO.
And, in addition, the following required information files (where [dbn]
is the database name) may be included:
[dbn].LIS The database information file. Shown to the user
upon any SHOW/[dbn] command.
[dbn].IDX The database index file.
[dbn].PRE The pre-record information file. Shown to the user
before each record is sent.
[dbn].POS The post-record information file. Shown to the user
after each record is sent.
[dbn].NF The not-found information file. Shown to the user
if requested data is not found.
[dbn].AOK The A-OK information file. Shown to user if database
update is attempted, or if allowed.
[dbn].T** The templates files. These files contain the prompts
sent to a user during an update session.
[dbn].DOC The database documention file. Contains installation
information and any specific data for that database.
PBTREAD.ME READ.ME file with update information for ALL databases.
An addendum to this DOC file.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
DISTRIBUTION: The above listed files are distributed within their own
------------ [dbn].ZIP file. These files, when distributed individually,
are:
BUREAU.ZIP CONTEST.ZIP COORD.ZIP COUNTY.ZIP
DEALER.ZIP EXTRA.ZIP FCC.ZIP FLUX.ZIP
INFO.ZIP IOTA.ZIP IRC.ZIP LADDER.ZIP
RULES.ZIP STARS.ZIP SWL.ZIP TODAY.ZIP
This file: PBTDB.DOC is included with each of the [dbn].ZIP files.
NOTES: All files are subject to updates or changes and are released
accordingly as later described.
All databases are subject to cancellation by the Author and
no guarantee of any future update should be implied.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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 must be authorized by the Author.
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, please remit a registration fee according to the chart
below:
Use of 1 - 2 databases : $ 5.00
3 - 4 databases : 7.00
5 - 6 databases : 9.00 * * * * * *
7 - 8 databases : 11.00 * THANK *
9 - 10 databases : 13.00 * YOU *
11 - 12 databases : 15.00 * *
13 - 14 databases : 17.00 *
15 - 16 databases : 19.00
17 - 18 databases : 21.00
Any PacketCluster SysOp who is currently using any of the above databases
is excluded from registration, unless you feel a desire to register to
support the continued upgrades and any new databases.
Send registration fee to address below. Your comments, suggestions, and
updates on any database are appreciated. They help with future releases.
Please refer to the date/version as shown with SH/[dbn] DATE.
Chuck Strobel, K6PBT
P. O. Box 883
Magalia, CA 95954-0883
You may also message the author via Prodigy E-Mail DCGP94A, via Compuserve
E-Mail 75056,644, or via the DX-BBS at 916-992-0932.
The [dbn].ZIP files, and any related files pertaining to the K6PBT DX
PacketCluster Database Package, are only distributed via DX-BBS at (24 hrs)
916-992-0932, SysOp Jay O'Brien W6GO, or via GODISK, also distributed by
W6GO. The files as described in this DOC file are the only ones officially
distributed. All updated releases will be placed on DX-BBS. Checking the
DX-BBS is the quick and fast way to get updated files. Keep your SH/[dbn]
current!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The author makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind with respect
to these files (or documentation). In no event shall the author be liable
for incidental or consequential damage in connection with or arising out
of the furnishing, performance, or use of any of these files.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Thanks, 73 and DX -- Chuck, K6PBT
March 5, 1991
PacketCluster, Cluster Companion, and PacketCluster Database Reader (PCDB)
are trademarks of Pavillion Software.
DX-BBS and GODISK are trademarks of Electronics Enterprises and the
W6GO/K6HHD QSL Manager List.