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- README1.TXT 17/02/1997
-
- This disk (ZIPFILE) contains various utility programs to assist the ACARS
- enthusiast with the decoding of ACARS messages (Log Files), which have been
- Saved with the Lowe Air-master Version 2.00 ACARS or AEA Acars receiving
- program.
-
- Contents of the disk (Zip-file).
-
- TEST. LOG : ACARS Log file
- ACARSORT.EXE : Ver. 1.20 message sorting and decoding program
- README1.TXT : This File
- IATA.TXT : IATA en ICAO Airport Identifiers
- ACARHELP.HLP : Windows based Decoding utility Ver. 1.11
- AIRLINES.TXT : Data file for Acarsort.exe
- ACARINTF.PRN : Schematic diagram interface
-
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- ACARSORT .EXE
-
- 1. Version 1.20 sorts the Acars messages on Registration numbers (Call-
- sign) and saves each logged aircraft in a separate file. Aircraft
- registration, PA0DAL, G-DOCE will be saved as -PA0DAL and -G-DOCE.
-
- 2. When the program has finished decoding and saved the Aircraft
- registration files, the user is requested to replace the original.LOG
- file(i.e. 02091700.LOG with a 02091700.ASC file. This .ASC file contains
- all the decoded aircraft sorted by registration number.
- All empty or duplicate messages are discarded.
-
- 3 Message label: B6, this will be decoded as = Provide ADS report (PAR)
- if the message label is unknown to the program, than it will be not be
- decoded and no message will be generated (since the test message QO
- never contains any text, it will therefore not be saved).
-
- 4. Flight id: This will be decoded as the Carrier name and Country of
- origin. Like KLM = Royal Dutch Airlines - The Netherlands.
-
- 5 If the .LOG replacement option is answered with "NO" ,the program's
- output will be saved in the\acars\log\data messages directory the
- filename will be the same as the Aircraft's registration number
- (call sign) such as -PH-DAL, -G-KEES etc., and will be sorted in an
- ascending manner.
-
- 6 If you want to save the messages sorted and decoded by call sign it
- will be a good idea to build a directory \callsign, and copy the
- contents of the \data directory to it. Then run Acarsort again and
- build a replacement .ASC log file.
-
- 7 At this time I have made no provisions as to edit the files from within
- the program. So for the time being the user must supply and use his/her
- editor. I find the ASCII editor in the Norton Commander very suitable
- to edit the messages.
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- 8 Installation of ACARSORT.EXE
-
- 1.) Make a directory c:\acars\log\data
- 2.) Put Acarsort.exe and airlines.txt, in the c:\acars\log directory
- 3.) To run the program type: Acarsort <filename.log>
- 4.) 'Drives' D,E, may also be used.
-
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- AIRLINES.TXT
-
- This file contains a selection of airlines. The airlines in this plain
- ASCII text file contain most airlines heard in my location and is by no
- means a complete airline listing. The user may add airlines that are
- not known by the program, this is accomplished by simply adding the
- flight number prefix and the name of the airline and country of origin.
- To add an airline;
- Sample: Flight KL123
- Type KL = KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Holland
-
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- ACARHELP.HLP
-
- This program is a stand alone Windows based Pop-Up decoding utility for
- decoding the 2, 3, and 4 letter codes, and other acronyms used in Acars
- messages.
-
- INSTALLATION OF ACARHELP.HLP Version 1.11
- To install the Acars decoding utility;
- 1. Open the Program Manager Window.
- 2. From the File menu select New.
- 3. Select Program Group and enter OK.
- 4. In the description field type ACARSHELP 1.11 and enter OK.
- 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
- 6. Select program Item and enter the program name(i.e. Acars Help).
- 7. Compete the dialog box and you will be able to start the
- Acarshelp 1.11 icon as a pop-up help window.
-
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- AIRCRAFT.PRN (not includued in this version)
- This file contains a selection of call-signs, type of aircraft chassis
- number and operator:
-
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- ACARS INTERFACE Schematic diagram
-
- ACARINTF.PRN
-
- The ACARINTF.PRN file can be directly printed (with HP500/XXXprinters)
- with the DOS print command please note that the RC network is only
- required when the Lowe Air-master program is used. DO NOT FORGET TO
- CONNECT PIN 20 of the DB25 to ground to the Common on the interface.
- Keep in mind that Acars data is synchronous by nature 2400 BD AFSK,
- 1200 and 2400hz 7 bits acii plus parity, therefore it will not decode
- direct trough your comports.
-
- I have seen the AEA PK900 ACARS program working fine with the simple
- HAMCOMM interface. During program installation answer "n" on the
- question if a AEA PK900 is used.
-
- However LOWE and AEA use different interfaces but the output (logfile
- data) is in the same format. As a result my ACARSORT.EXE program can
- be used to assist in decoding the data generated by both programs.
- At this time I have made no provisions as to decode the data generated
- by the Air-master Ver. 3.00 program.
-
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- HELP WANTED
-
- If you have any ideas of how to decode the contents of the messages.
- Or if you have a decoding algorithm available, which you like to share
- with me and to have it included in the program, please contact me at
- the address below.
-
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- DISCLAIMER:
-
- I shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or
- incidental damages arising out of the use and or distribution of this
- software.
-
- Using this software for the reception of some transmissions as well as
- the reception of these transmissions itself might be illegal.
- I shall also not be liable for any consequences arising out of such
- illegal acts, nor shall I be liable for any consequences arising out
- the use of this software.
-
-
- COPYRIGHT NOTICES
-
- Please note that this software is; neither shareware nor public domain
- software.
-
- ACARSORT, ACARHELP and ACARSHELP are the Copyright property of:
- Bert van Dalen, PA0DAL.
- (c) 1995, 1996, 1997.
- By Bert van Dalen
- Van Brakellaan 40
- 3843 HB Harderwijk
- The Netherlands.
-
- You have the right to use this program for non commercial purposes,
- without further permission. You may copy it and share it as long as
- you do not charge any money for it. Other than the cost for the
- transfer media not exceeding the equivalent of HFL 5.00 or its
- equivalent of USD 3.00.
-
- Any commercial distribution without the WRITTEN PERMISSION of the
- author is strictly prohibited. If you like this program, please write
- me to give me some feedback. Enclosing an amount of money of your
- choice to support program development will be highly appreciated.
- Send your letter to the address below, this is no 'must' but again it
- will be appreciated.
-
- When copying the program the following files MUST be included and not
- be altered in any way.
-
- TEST.LOG : ACARS log file.
- TEST.ASC : ACARS decoded log file
- ACARSORT.EXE : Ver. 1.20 message sorting and decoding program.
- README1.TXT : This file.
- IATA.TXT : IATA en ICAO Airport Identifiers
- ACARHELP.HLP : Windows based decoding utility Ver. 1.11
- AIRLINES.TXT : Data file for Acarsort.exe
- AIRCRAFT.PRN : Aircraft and call sign directory (not in this version)
- ACARINTF.PRN : Interface Schematic diagram.
-
- To avoid problems with 'lost' files when giving away the program, it is
- strongly recommended to only give away the original self extracting
- archive file "ACARHELP.EXE
-
- The program as well as the .DOC files must not be modified in any way,
- copyright notes must not be altered in any way or removed.
-
- Any commercial use of this program as well as a distribution of this
- program by shareware dealers is prohibited.
-
- Program versions licensed for commercial use are available at request.
- Please ask for conditions, pricing etc.
-
- Distribution via mailboxes and computer networks is free as long as the
- files mentioned above will remain complete and intact.
- The name "ACARHELP" should be maintained in case the files are packed
- to an archive.
-
- Companies and single persons who want to sell hardware that CO-operates
- or interfaces with this program are allowed to distribute the program
- together with their hardware, this is; if they get my WRITTEN permission.
-
- I reserve all rights the distribute, charge fees etc., for example on a
- per disk base in such cases.
-
- When giving this software as an add-on to some hardware, it must be
- clearly pointed out by the seller that by receiving the software,(when
- purchasing the hardware) this does not mean that anything has been paid
- for the software.
-
- Permissions that I gave concerning the distribution of previous ACARSORT
- and ACARSHELP versions do not automatically apply to this version 1.20.
- Please write again to get an explicit permission for the distribution
- of this version. Furthermore, with the availability of this program
- (version, 1.20), I withdraw all permissions for the distribution of
- former versions of ACARSORT and ACARHELP.
- Program users be aware that the acquisition of this program together
- with some hardware doesn't mean that you have bought or own the
- software. Even in such a case all copyright notices given above are
- fully valid.
-
- As you can see from the above notes, you do not have to pay anything
- to get or to use this program. However, if you should like this program
- and should use it frequently then you should consider to promote the
- author's eagerness for further program development by some kind of
- acknowledgment.
-
- Suggestions and criticism are always welcome, but I cannot promise any
- further development of this program. If new program versions should be
- available, I will try to make these public. If in doubt if there's a
- new version, just ask......
-
- For any other questions, you can contact me via phone, but please use
- this option very sparingly, and be aware of the different time zone's.
-
-
- Bert van Dalen PA0DAL
- Van Brakellaan 40
- 3843 HB Harderwijk
- The Netherlands
- phone (+31) 341 418220
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