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KB0ZP
CONTEST LOG
USERS GUIDE
Larry Kebel (KB0ZP)
PO Box 2010
Sparks, NV 89432
USA
(C) Copyright KB0ZP 1987 - 1989
CompuServe ID: 73517,1054
GEnie Mail Address: L.KEBEL1
KB0ZP Page # 2
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
You are encouraged to copy and distribute the KB0ZP CONTEST LOG without
charge. Make an ARCived version when uploading to a TBBS or Packet Bulletin
Board. This will keep all the programs together. Most BBS's have their
favorite Arciving program that you can download.
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* You may not charge any fee of any kind for distribution of this *
* or any other KB0ZP program without written permission from the author. *
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Please notify me if you have any suggestions on how these programs may be
improved or changed. Any and all comments are welcome. You do not have to be a
registered user to make suggestions. If your suggestions are accepted and they
are the first time mentioned, I will send you an upgraded DISK (free of
charge) including your modifications as well as all the others that have
preceded you. If your suggestion is lengthy or complicated, a sample program
on a disk would be appreciated. Even this GUIDE is not beyond improvement.
The programs were created on a Leading Edge computer with a monochrome monitor
and no graphics board using the Microsoft QuickBASIC Compiler. And, the
printer used is a Gemini 10X. Therefore, these programs should work on the IBM
XT and many clones. I believe that you will need at least 640K of available
memory, if you intend to make many contacts. If you have found trouble on your
computer, please let me know.
Copies of the original source code are NOT available to any individual or
organization for any reason. So please don't ask.
I make no guarantees or warranties as to the accuracy, correctness or
reliability of these programs. All responsibilities are borne by the user.
The first thing you should do is to make a copy of this disk by using the
DISKCOPY command from DOS and put the original in a safe place.
A>DISKCOPY A:
Version D.0 consists of the following programs:
KB0ZPLOG.EXE Main Program
KB0ZP.DOC Documentation
KB0ZPPRN.EXE Print Program
KB0ZPLOG.ARC Archived version of above
KB0ZP Page # 3
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
PURPOSE ---
Yes, I know - What we don't need is another contest logging program. But, what
we do need is a GOOD contest program. One that is easy to use and works fast.
One that can be run by one person while working the radio. It should help the
operator, not hinder him and slow things down. With your help and suggestions,
we will make this the "Contest Logging Program to end all Contest Logging
Programs."
CASE SENSITIVE ---
This program is NOT case sensitive. That is, you may type upper or lower case
letters anytime and the program will correct your entry to all capitals.
DEMO DISK ---
If upon booting up the program disk, there is a flashing sign saying "DEMO
DISK" then you will know that the program you have is for demonstration
purposes only. The program, duping, logging etc. will all work exactly as the
full program but it will be limited to only 25 contacts. You will have an
opportunity to evaluate the program and make sure it is exactly what you want.
If there is something that you would like added before you order a full
working program, just let me know.
TEST DISK ---
If there is a line in the opening billboard mentioning that this is "For
testing purposes only", believe it! You have a disk that was sent out for
error checking and there may still be serious errors in the programs.
PERSONALIZED COPY ---
When you send in your $25 to become a registered user, you will receive a
personalized copy of the latest version of this program. And, it will no
longer have any requests for money. The "ugly screen" will no longer come up
after every 25 contacts. You will be entitled to receive written or electronic
replys to your questions and comments. You will receive periodic notices of
upgrades and new programs. In addition, upgrades are available to you for only
$10.
KB0ZP Page # 4
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
GETTING STARTED ---
You will need a copy of this disk and 2 blank formatted disks. The first thing
to do is to create a contest log program disk on one of the blank diskettes
for use in the field, so if it gets destroyed, there will be no great loss.
The procedure is to place this diskette in Drive A:. Then from the A prompt
enter:
A>DISKCOPY A:
The next step is to label the disks you are working with. The one you created
above should be labelled KB0ZP CONTEST LOG PROGRAM. And, the last blank disk
you have should be labelled (CONTEST NAME) DATA DISK (DATE). All the data for
up to 4000 contacts will be written to this disk. I don't think you will need
any more data space. Remember, the original copy of these programs should be
in a safe place, one copy you keep at home, the other copy you use in the
field or give away or whatever.
STATION SETUP ---
Since one of the objectives of this program is that it is to be run by only
one person - a few words about station setup. Sit squarely at your table and
place the microphone on a stand right in front of you. Then, immediately
behind that place the computer keyboard. Working away from you, the computer
comes next with the screen on top. Place the radio to the right or left of the
computer. The radio should be put on VOX and wear earphones. Now you are all
set for one man operation.
RUNNING THE PROGRAM ---
Place the program disk in Drive A: and enter -
A>KB0ZPLOG
And the program will start. That is all that must be done with the programs.
Turn on the printer and align the paper at this time.
After the opening billboard - Press any key to continue ...
KB0ZP Page # 5
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
TIME & DATE RESET ---
The time and date that are in memory will be shown here. if both of these are
OK - press Y and you will move on to the next screen. If either one is not
correct, press N. You will then be asked which one you would like to change.
Press D for Date or T for Time. If you press N no changes will be made and you
will move to the next screen.
When D is pressed, you will be able to enter the corrected date. It must be
entered in the format shown. ie MM/DD/YY. 12 Jul 78 would be entered as
07/12/78. Don't forget the slashes (/). Then press enter and you will be asked
if all is correct. If OK press Y, if not press N. The day of the week will
change automatically.
Now press T to change the time. Enter the correct time in the format shown.
2:35pm would be entered as 14:35:00. This is a 24 hour clock. Also, you must
type the colons (:). You do not have to type the seconds. 14:35 is OK. The
time will start when enter is pressed for more accurate timekeeping. But,
please remember that the clock in the computer is not too accurate. When
entering the time & date just remember to use the DOS format. The day of the
week will change automatically.
The next question to answer is whether you are using Local, Zulu, or UTC time.
Press the appropriate letter and you are now shown the new date and time. If
you still have errors or change your mind, do the process again. If all is OK,
press Y. This proceedure changes the DOS clock in the computer, so it may have
to be changed again when you start a different program.
SELECT PATH ---
Enter the path to where you wish the data stored. If you wish to store the
data on a floppy disk, then enter A: or B:. Any path that is acceptable by DOS
will be OK.
RESTORE MEMORY ---
If you are restoring the memory after a power failure, or some other disaster,
refer to the section "What To Do If The Power Goes Off" otherwise, press N. If
you press Y, the path must include two specific files, KB0ZP-1.DTA and KB0ZP-
2.DTA. Then you can choose the band & mode and continue on as if nothing
happened. If you wish an immediate printout, turn on the printer option with
F1 then A.
KB0ZP Page # 6
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
FORMATTED DISK ---
If you elected to store the data in drive A: or B:, you will be asked to
insert a blank formatted disk in the correct drive. Then - Press any key to
continue... Or, when restoring the memory, you must have the two KB0ZP files
available.
FILES ON THE DISK ---
If the disk you inserted in A: or B: is not blank, all the files on that disk
will be listed. Note the amount of "Bytes Free" you have. If you feel that
this is enough for what you want to do, just press N to proceed. NOTE that if
there are any KB0ZP.DTA files on the disk, they will be overwritten with the
new data and you will loose the old data. If you press Y to continue, all the
files will be erased on this disk and you will loose them all. (BE CAREFUL)
Next you will be asked if you are sure. Y kills the files, any other key lets
you proceed and the files are not touched.
PRINTOUT ---
Now enter Y if you want to print out the contacts during the contest as well
as save to disk. And, don't forget to turn on the printer and align the paper.
CALL SIGN ---
Next, enter the call sign that is going to be used for the contest. There is a
maximum of 10 characters that can be entered here. KA0GNS/VE6 is the longest
type of call sign that may be used.
NAME OF CONTEST ---
Here you will be offered a selection of contests that you might like to work.
Choose one. If your contest is not listed, then choose "OTHER" and continue
reading in this guide from Page #9 ---. Otherwise, continue here.
I have considered the following contests for this program and the workings of
each are listed below. Please note that this section will be enlarged in
subsequent versions of the KB0ZP CONTEST LOG.
KB0ZP Page # 7
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
FIELD DAY
Source: QST, May 1988, Page 87
Contest Name set to: FIELD DAY
2nd Exchange set to: CLASS
3rd Exchange set to: SECTION
Dupes all Call Signs - You may contact the same station on any band or mode.
Press F1 then P to set the points for the contest. There are two screens of
point conditions to consider. The program will keep score according to your
input.
CQ WORLD WIDE PREFIX CONTEST
Source: QST, March 1988, Page 83
Contest Name set to: CQ PREFIX CONTEST
2nd Exchange set to: RST
3rd Exchange set to: SERIAL NUMBER
Dupes all Call Signs - You may contact the same station only once per band.
Dupes all Prefixes
The scoring is too complicated for this computer to keep track of. There is no
way to keep track of which continent contacts which continent as well as which
country within each continent. F1, P doesn't work.
The number of different prefixes contacted will be shown. The different prefix
shapes are as follows: A4, A44, AA4, A444, and AA44. In addition, the Call Sign
AA3AA/2 will be duped as AA2 as per the rules of the contest.
VHF/UHF SPRING SPRINTS
Source: QST
Contest Name set to: VHF/UHF SPRING SPRINTS
2nd Exchange set to: GRID SQUARE
3rd Exchange set to: RST
Dupes all Call Signs - You may contact the same station only once per band.
Dupes all Grid Squares
Both the number of Grid Squares worked as well as your total score will be
shown. The point score is calculated as follows:
Total Points = (Total Contacts) * (Different Grid Squares)
KB0ZP Page # 8
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
IARU HF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Source: QST, April 1988, Page 96
Contest Name set to: IARU HF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
2nd Exchange set to: RST
3rd Exchange set to: ITU ZONE
Dupes all Call Signs - You may contact the same station once per Band/Mode.
The scoring is much too difficult for this program to calculate. Optional
scoring is available if wanted.
ARRL UHF CONTEST
Source: QST
Contest Name set to: ARRL UHF CONTEST
2nd Exchange set to: GRID SQUARE
3rd Exchange set to: RST
Dupes all Call Signs - You may contact the same station only once per band.
Dupes all Grid Squares
Both the number of Grid Squares worked as well as your total score will be
shown. The point score is calculated as follows:
Total Points = (Total Contacts) * (Different Grid Squares)
(MORE TO COME)
KB0ZP Page # 9
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
EXCHANGE #2 ---
The first piece of information (Exchange #1) you receive from the other
station will be the call sign. That will be true no matter what contest you
are running. The second piece of information depends upon the contest. And,
may be selected by you. Let's say you need a signal report from him. You may
type RST or SIG REPORT at this point. There is a maximum of 12 characters,
numbers & spaces available. If RST is selected, a 59 or 599 will appear
automatically during the contest when you depress ENTER. They are selected by
the mode you are in. Of course, you still may enter any RST you wish.
EXCHANGE #3 ---
This works the same as above and is optional. If a 3rd piece of information is
not needed for the contest, just press enter.
SAME STATION, DIFFERENT BANDS ---
If you may contact a station only once no matter what band or mode during the
contest, enter N. Be careful here. Because of duping information, this CANNOT
be changed once it is entered.
SELECT THE BAND ---
Press the key letter of one of the 14 different bands listed. If you want to
work a band that is not listed, enter the letter (O). Then type in the band
you wish to use. Numbers only please. Then type (M) or (C) or (G) for Meters,
Centimeters or Gegahertz.
You may use this extra band as many times as you wish. The computer will
record and save any band you enter. So, you may enter two or three or more
different bands in this area and all the record keeping and duping will be
taken care of. This gives you an unlimited number of bands you may work. I
have put the most common ones on the screen for your use.
NOTE: You cannot use P during the initial set up. When the band is stated as
"Not assigned" you must enter something.
KB0ZP Page # 10
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
SELECT THE MODE ---
There are 7 different modes you may choose from or press 8 and you may select
any mode you wish. This option works the same as BAND above. To log cross mode
contacts such as transmitting on CW and listening on voice, press 8 and name
the band A1-A3. The 9 option works as above.
NOTE: The 9 option cannot be used when you are in the "Not Assigned" mode.
THE MAIN SCREEN ---
This is where the action takes place. In the upper left hand corner, Today's
Date is displayed. The date will change as you pass midnight. Check to make
sure it is correct especially if you are using Zulu or UTC time. If it is
incorrect, enter (F1) as the call sign then (D) and you will be offered a
chance to change the date just like before when you originally entered it.
The upper right hand corner displays the Time of Day. It is Local, Zulu, or
UTC as you specified in the beginning. If you would like to change it, enter
(F1) as the call sign then (T) and you will be given a chance to change it as
before. Don't try to get away with not specifying the L, Z, or U options
because it is needed on the printout.
In the top center is the name of the contest. Make sure it is correct. If not,
enter (F1) then (N) and you will be given an opportunity to change it. But, if
you chose anything but "OTHER" when selecting the contest it is better to
start over. Because the scoring will get all screwed up.
The Call Sign of the operating station is displayed near the top of the screen
on the right. Enter (F1) then (Y) to correct. If you have a personallized copy
of this program, F1, Y will not work.
Under that, the Total Number of contacts are kept track of.
Working down, the next thing is an Elapsed Timer. It indicates how long it has
been since the last contact. If there is an abnormally long time between
contacts, the timer may wrap around the screen. Just, make another contact,
that will reset the clock, then press F1 then spacebar to clean up the screen.
If you press (F1) then (S) you can set a timer to let you know if you are
making contacts as fast as you desire. Set the new time delay to the rate at
which you want to make contacts - say 20 sec. - If you do not log a contact
every 20 seconds, an alarm will sound and the words "Elapsed Time" will start
flashing. 0 will turn the timer off by setting it to a 24 hour delay.
The next box will display any error messages that come up.
The next to bottom box is used to keep track of the score. It will display NOT
CALCULATING when the parameters of the scoring have not been entered.
KB0ZP Page # 11
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONTACTS ---
The program will handle up to 4000 contacts. However, it is limited by the
amount of available RAM in your computer. I don't know how you have configured
your computer or how many "memory resident" programs you have etc. So, I
cannot guarantee that your setup will handle 4000 contacts. But, don't worry,
all contacts are saved to disk, and if you exceed the capacity of your
computer, you will still have all the info on your disk.
AUTOMATIC SCORING ---
Enter (F1) as the call sign then (P) and you will be taken to a special screen
where you may enter the parameters for scoring. If you have selected FIELD DAY
as the contest, the special rules for that contest will appear. They should be
self explanatory. Other contests will allow you to adjust the scoring within
certain limits.
TEST RUN ---
As you can see, the Band & Mode you selected are highlighted by a square box.
Now enter a Call Sign, say KB0ZP. Then enter the other information asked for.
Just make up something. A maximum of 12 characters is allowed for each. The
Call Sign must have at least 4 characters with a maximum of 10 and a number
must be in the second or third position.
When the last piece of information is entered. the printer begins to print the
masthead for page one and the record of your first contact. Notice that the
disk drive light also went on which means that your contact has been saved to
disk. Immediately after each contact, all information is printed & saved to
disk so that if there is a power failure no information is lost. The Elapsed
Timer has been reset to zero and it starts counting again. Now you are ready
for your next contact. All of this takes about 4 seconds. If either piece of
information is titled RST, all you need to do is press enter for an RST of 599
or 59.
KB0ZP Page # 12
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
Enter KB0ZP again as another contact and see what happens. Embarrassing isn't
it? Hi! The error message will keep blinking until you log in another Call
Sign.
Now let's change the band. Enter (F1) for the call sign then (B) and you will
be given a chance to choose a different band to work - Choose one and press
the key letter. Notice that the highlight box has changed position reflecting
your new choice. Enter KB0ZP again with the other information and you will see
that it is not a dupe this time because you changed the band. And, hopefully,
you have indicated in the set-up that you MAY contact the same station on
different bands. Total contacts now reads 2. And since the masthead was not
printed, the total time elapsed was about 1.5 seconds.
Change the mode by entering (F1) then (M) as above. Make a change and the box
moved again. Enter KB0ZP again and now you might have another dupe because you
"worked" me on that band before. Notice that you are building a complete
record on the screen of all your contacts. The Total Contact box adds them up
and displays the grand total. The program will crash if the Freespace reaches
zero.
Now take a look at the printout that you are generating. The masthead contains
your Call Sign, The name of the contest, and the date. It lists all the
information you obtained in your contact in a chronological order. There is
now a permanent record of the time lag between contacts. There is also a place
to keep track of QSL records. I believe that this might come in handy if you
are collecting prefixes or something. Notice also that the column headings
change to reflect the information required by each contest. The printout will
scroll to print a new page after every 50 contacts. This makes it easy to file
your contacts by 50's. There is enough room on the left side of the page for
3-hole punching if you file in a loose leaf binder.
To see if you have worked a station before - type in the call sign and hit
enter. If it is a dupe, you will be notified. If it is not a dupe, try to work
him. Then let's say that you make no contact, just enter (/) slash and it is
cancelled. The elapsed time clock will continue as if nothing happened.
A double slash (//) may be typed as the last character of any of the three
pieces of information. And, when return is pressed, all entries will be
voided. If you enter a single slash (/), just the entry that you are on will
be voided. The backspace will work on all characters except the first one.
With all that is going on at the time of entry, I cannot figure out how to
erase the first character with the backspace, so you will have to use / or //.
Type (F1) and then (L) to list all the contacts made so far. Before the
listing is made, you will be asked which contact to start with. If you press
enter, the listing will start with number 1. When you have a lot of contacts,
it is better to start with a number near the one you wish to view. Then press
any key to go to the next listing of contacts. But, if you press [enter] you
will go directly back to the contest. So, to view a small number of contacts
you may select the starting number and then finish any time you want.
KB0ZP Page # 13
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
After finding a specific contact, you may change or fix the entry. Press (F1)
then (C). Enter the contact number and make the necessary changes.
You may exit directly to DOS by pressing (F1) and (Q). All the files are
closed each time after information is entered, so the information may be
recalled anytime needed. And, if power goes off there is nothing to worry
about.
Press F1 then (Alt (A thru O)) will show you the usable frequencies by band
and class of licence. When at that screen, you may press (E) which will give
you 3 screens of Emissions Designators. By pressing (L) the limitations will
be shown. The date in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the date of
the FCC License Guide the information was taken from.
There is a listing of all the Amateur Radio Sections in North America and
suggested abbreviations in this guide and also in the program - press (F2) to
view it. When entering the sections as called for on Field Day you must be
careful to use a good abbreviation chart. No two should be the same and they
should be easy to remember. If you enter the Iowa Section as IA one time and
Iowa the next, when you alphabetize IN or Indiana will fall between the two.
F3 will bring up two screens of the Standard Contest Guidelines as taken from
QST.
CONVERT ---
Now that you have made many contacts with the KB0ZP CONTEST LOG, you can add
these contacts to your master log as created by the KB0ZP RECORD KEEPING
SYSTEM. The RECORD KEEPING program contains a small utility that converts
these records into a compatable form for use by PCFILE+. PCFILE+ is the filing
program used by the KB0ZP RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM.
*** *** ***
Those who have helped in improving this program are:
KB0VT, N0DUH, WA0KDC, KB6RCI*, WB3FYL*, KB2ZQ, NN5L, W8TK, KS4G*, N4VIP*
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR CONTESTING
KB0ZP
KB0ZP Page # 14
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
WHAT TO DO IF THE POWER GOES OFF
1. Don't panic - you have all the important data on the disk.
2. Insert the program disk in Drive A:
3. Enter A>:KB0ZPLOG
4. Boot up in the normal fashion.
5. Reset the Date & Time.
6. Enter the PATH.
7. Press Y when asked about restoring the memory.
8. Remove the program disk and insert the data disk in Drive A: or Drive B: if
needed.
9. Press any key - The data will be loaded.
10. Choose the Band & Mode
11. This will take you back to the main chart.
12. Check the printer and align the paper if necessary.
13. Turn the printer on by pressinf F1 then A
14. If you have selected the option to print out a report while contesting
then, the printer will start automatically and print another masthead
starting with the next contact number. All duping will continue as if you
never lost power.
15. A clean printout can be made after the contest with the print program.
NOTE: The number of contacts by band & mode and the scoring total will not be
restored. It takes too much time & space on the disk to save all 120 entries
after each contact. It's really not needed anyway. The total score should be
recalculated at your leisure when the contest is over. The restore does,
however, save and restore all the scoring parameters. So, upon restart, the
score will start over again.
KB0ZP Page # 15
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
CANADA NEW ENGLAND DIVISION
AB - Alberta CT - Connecticut
BC - British Columbia EMA - Eastern Massachusetts
MB - Manitoba ME - Maine
MAR - Maritime, Nfld NH - New Hampshire
ON - Ontario RI - Rhode Island
PQ - Quebec VT - Vermont
SK - Saskatchewan WMA - Western Massachusetts
ATLANTIC DIVISION NORTHWESTERN DIVISION
DE - Delaware AK - Alaska
EPA - Eastern Pennsylvania ID - Idaho
MDC - Maryland, DC MT - Montana
SNJ - Southern New Jersey OR - Oregon
WNY - Western New York WA - Washington
WPA - Western Pensylvania
PACIFIC DIVISION
CENTRAL DIVISION EB - East Bay
IL - Illinois NV - Nevada
IN - Indiana PAC - Pacific
WI - Wisconsin SV - Sacremento Valley
SF - San Francisco
DAKOTA DIVISION SJV - San Joaquin Valley
MN - Minnesota SCV - Santa Clara Valley
ND - North Dakota
SD - South Dakota ROANOKE DIVISION
NC - North Carolina
DELTA DIVISION SC - South Carolina
AR - Arkansas VA - Virginia
LA - Louisiana WV - West Virginia
MS - Mississippi
TN - Tennessee ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION
CO - Colorado
GREAT LAKES DIVISION NM - New Mexico
KY - Kentucky UT - Utah
MI - Michigan WY - Wyoming
OH - Ohio
SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION
HUDSON DIVISION AL - Alabama
ENY - Eastern New York GA - Georgia
NYC - NYC, Long Island NFL - Northern Florida
NNJ - Northern New Jersey SFL - Southern Florida
WIN - West Indies
MIDWEST DIVISION VI - Virgin Islands
IA - Iowa
KS - Kansas SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION
MO - Missouri AZ - Arizona
NE - Nebraska LAX - Los Angeles
ORG - Orange
WEST GULF DIVISION SDG - San Diego
NTX - Northern Texas SB - Santa Barbara
OK - Oklahoma
STX - Southern Texas
WTX - Western Texas
KB0ZP Page # 16
CONTEST LOG
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
BENEFITS OF THE KB0ZP CONTEST LOG
Handles up to 4000 Contacts
The date changes automatically as you pass midnight
It automatically keeps track of the total number of contacts and where they
were made and continuously displays all the information on the screen
Unlimited number of BANDS may be used
Unlimited number of MODES may be used
Help screens for 14 bands (Frequencies by license class and emissions allowed)
Help screen for frequency limitations
Help screens for emission designators
Elapsed time indicator & alarm
Automatic duping (You select if by band or total contacts)
Automatic save to disk
Optional immediate printout
All duping information can be restored after power down
Fast running
Easy to use
Protection against power failure
Enter your own exchange titles
Creates a data disk for customized printouts at you leisure
Warns you of lack of Freespace
Standard Contest Guidelines on screen
Section abbreviations on screen
Selection of Automatic Contest Setups
KB0ZP Page # 17
CONTEST LOG
PRINT PROGRAM
Version D.1
USERS GUIDE
PURPOSE ---
This program works in conjunction with the KB0ZP CONTEST LOG Version D.0 and
will print out the information from the data disk in any alphabetical form
wanted as well as to produce the forms needed for submissions for awards. Do
not use this program with any previous versions, it will not work.
RUNNING THE PROGRAM ---
You will need a copy of this disk and the data disk which was created by the
KB0ZP CONTEST LOG program.
At this time it might be a good idea to make a copy of your data disk for safe
keeping.
Place the DATA Disk in Drive A: and type
COPY A:*.* B:
Then do what it says. Then put the original in a safe place.
Now, place the program disk in Drive A: and enter:
A>KB0ZPPRN
And the program will start. Remove the program disk from Drive A: and follow
the instructions on the screen. Be sure to turn on the printer and align the
paper at this time.
After the opening billboard - Press any key to continue ...
Align the paper and turn on the printer, then press any key, the program will
not continue if the printer is not available.
Next, select the PATH which holds the DATA. If you selected Drive A: or Drive
B:, then insert the DATA disk now in the correct drive, then press any key.
PRINTER DIRECTORY ---
This is where you choose the format you want for the printout. In all the
printouts, the last two columns are (S) & (R). These are for QSL information,
(S)ent and (R)eceived. Your choices are as follows:
(A) Alphabetical by Call Sign & Band
This printout will be sorted first by Call Sign and then by Band. It is not
sorted any further. The printout will list:
CALL SIGN BAND MODE Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(B) Alphabetical by Call Sign & Mode
This printout will be sorted first by Call Sign and then by Mode. It is not
sorted any further. The printout will list:
CALL SIGN MODE BAND Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(C) Alphabetical by Band & Mode
This printout will be sorted first by Band then by Mode and since you may make
many contacts with the same Band & Mode, we sort it again by Call Sign. It is
not sorted any further. The printout will list:
BAND MODE CALL SIGN Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(D) Alphabetical by Band & Call Sign
This printout will be sorted first by Band and then by Call Sign. It is not
sorted any further. The printout will list:
BAND CALL SIGN MODE Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(E) Alphabetical by Mode & Band
This printout will be sorted first by Mode then by Band and since you may make
many contacts with the same Mode & Band, we sort it again by Call Sign. It is
not sorted any further. The printout will list:
MODE BAND CALL SIGN Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(F) Alphabetical by Mode & Call Sign
This printout will be sorted first by Mode and then by Call Sign. It is not
sorted any further. The printout will list:
MODE CALL SIGN BAND Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(G) Alphabetical by the Second Exchange
This printout will be sorted first by the 2nd Exchange then since you may make
many contacts with the same 2nd Exchange, we sort it again by Call Sign. It is
not sorted any further. The printout will list:
2nd EXCHANGE CALL SIGN BAND MODE Mo/Da TIME 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(H) Alphabetical by the Third Exchange
This printout will be sorted first by the 3nd Exchange then since you may make
many contacts with the same 3nd Exchange, we sort it again by Call Sign. It is
not sorted any further. The printout will list:
3rd EXCHANGE CALL SIGN BAND MODE Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(I) Numerical Order
This printout will not be sorted at all. It will be printed exactly in the
same order that the contacts were made. The printout will list:
CONTACT# TIME CALL SIGN BAND MODE 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE (S) (R)
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(J) Chronological Order
This printout is exactly the same as option (I).
(K) QSL Labels
This printout will not be sorted at all. It will be printed exactly in the
same order that the contacts were made. It is for the purpose of making the
chore of QSLing a little easier. The pertinent information will be printed on
labels (1 1/2" by 15/16"). Just affix the label to your QSL, address, and
mail. The printout will be in the following form:
Confirming QSO with: KB0ZP
DATE: 03 Mar 1991 TIME: 20:13
BAND: 10 Mtr MODE: RTTY
GRID SQUARE: EN10FG SIG REPORT: 599