Tech Arsenal 1/Tech Arsenal (Arsenal Computer).ISO/tek-20/801scn.zip/HELP.801

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*MENU HELP
USING MENU FUNCTIONS.....
Use arrow keys to move through menu items.
The message line at the top of the screen
will describe the purpose of each selection.
When the desired item is highlighted, press
return to select.  You may also select an
item by pressing it's first letter.

FUNCTION-KEYS.....

F1 - HELP - This key pops up the help window
     On some screen forms, you can get form
     level help by pressing F1 again while
     viewing the help window.  Use the UP,
     DOWN, PAGEUP, PAGEDOWN, HOME and END
     keys to scroll through the window. Press
     Press ESC or ENTER to exit HELP.

F2 - BANK SELECT/SCAN MODE - Select the bank
     set/bank scan mode.  Use the Bank screen
     (from main menu) to select the BANKS for
     each set and mode.

   Multi-Bank Sets 1, 2, 3:
    Select one of these to scan a set of BANKs.
    You use the Bank menu item to select the
    BANKS in each set.

   Single-Bank Mode:
    Lets you scan the currently selected BANK
    for Single-Bank mode.

   Priority-Bank Mode:
    Sets the bank-scan-mode to priority-bank.
    A single BANK is selected as the priority
    bank.  In this mode, the channels in the
    bank are re-scanned FROM THE TOP every N
    (set on Parameters screen) seconds.

   Handoff Bank Mode
    This mode allows you to cause the BANK set
    to be automatically re-configured on a
    Handoff.  You set handoff with AltF6, while
    listening to a signal. When the signal drops,
    the BANK set for handoff mode is re-set to
    the handoff list for the current bank.
    You must be running End-Delay (Alt-F7) mode
    to set up a handoff.

F3 - SCAN (stop) - This key starts scanning
     at the first enabled bank.  If you are
     already scanning, this key stops the scan.


F4 - SEARCH (stop)  This key starts searching
     at the first enabled search range.  If you
     are already searching, this key stops the
     search.

F5 - CONTINUE - If you are SCANNING or SEARCHING
     and stopped on a signal, the continue key
     will force the scan/search to continue.  If
     you are stopped, continue will re-start the
     scan or search where you left off.

F6 - LOCKOUT - If you are SCANNING and stopped
     on a signal, pressing the lockout key will
     mark the current CHANNEL as locked out,
     i.e. it will be skipped in subsequent scans.
     You can reset the lock using the Channels
     screen form.

F7 - DELAY TIMER - This key lets you select the
     scan-continue delay.  The operation of scan
     continue depends on this value and the
     delay mode (set using AltF7).  Like all
     pop-up parameters changes, (F7, F8 AltF7,
     AltF8), selection is in memory only unless
     you have the Auto-Save (Parameters) option on.

F8 - SELECT KHz OFFSET - Lets you choose the
     currrent KHz (short) offset for use in
     manual stepping (using F9 or F10).

F9 - STEP KHz Minus - Steps the radio down
     from the current frequency by the KHz
     offset amount.

F10 - STEP KHz Plus  - Steps the radio up
      from the current frequency by the KHz
      offset amount.

AltF1 - SET DIRECTION - This key toggles the
     Scan/Search direction.  The current
     direction is indicated by the arrows
     in the scan/search status window.
     Arrows right indicate forward scan,
     arrows left for backward.

AltF2 - SET FREQUENCY - This key will pop up
     prompts for a frequency and receive mode.
     The radio will be set to the valid values
     entered.

AltF3 - SINGLE STEP SCAN -  This key will let
     you manually scan 1 channel at a time.
     If you have just stopped a scan in prog-
     ress, single-step will start where you
     were in the scan list.

AltF4 - SINGLE STEP SEARCH - This key will let
     you single step through the search range.
     If you stopped a search in progress, sin-
     gle-step will start where you were in the
     search range.

AltF5 - SAVE TO DISK - Writes the in-memory
     Channels, Banks, and Parameters to disk.

AltF6 - SET HANDOFF - Sets up to handoff
     when the current active signal drops.
     You can only set handoff when all of
     these conditions exist:
     1. The Handoff Bank Scan mode is selected.
     2. You're in End-Delay scan-continue mode.
     3. You are stopped on an active signal.
     4. There are 1 or more BANKS in the
         current BANK's handoff list.

AltF7 - SELECT DELAY MODE - Lets you select
     one of the scan-continue modes.

    Start-Delay mode. In this mode the scan
    will stop for the selected DELAY period.
    If the signal drops before the DELAY timer
    has elapsed, scanning will continue.

    The End-Delay mode set the scan to resume
    only after the signal has dropped for the
    selected DELAY period.

    The Fixed-Delay mode is similar to the
    Start-Delay mode, except that the scan will
    not continue until the DELAY period has
    elapsed, even if the signal drops.


AltF8 - SELECT MHz OFFSET - Lets you choose the
     currrent MHz (long) offset for use in
     manual stepping (using AltF9 or AltF10).

AltF9 - STEP MHz Minus - Steps the radio down
     from the current frequency by the MHz
     offset amount.

AltF10 - STEP MHz Plus - Steps the radio up
      from the current frequency by the MHz
      offset amount.

*DATA HELP
F10 - Save any changes to disk and return
      to menu.
ESC - Return to menu.  Do not save changes.














*SCROLL HELP
F10 - Save any changes to disk and exit
      this form.
ESC - Exit this form.  Do not save changes.
Use Page-Up, Page-Down, Home, End and arrow
keys move through form.














*banksel
This screen is used to select the banks you
want to scan.

The currently selected Bank-Scan-Mode (BSM)
will be automatically selected in the entry
menu, just hit return to work on the current
BSM.  Or, you can set up banks for another
BSM.  If you selected a different BSM, it
will be displayed at the top of the screen.

The window on the left shows banks that are
presently SCAN-DISABLED for the selected
Bank-Scan-Mode.

The window on the RIGHT shows the bank(s)
that are ENABLED to scan for the selected
BSM.

To enable or disable a bank, use the arrow
keys to highlight the bank you want to switch.
The left and right arrows move between windows.
Up and down, along with Page-Up, Page-Down,
Home and End can be used to move inside the
window.  Pressing RETURN (ENTER) on the high-
lighted bank will move it to the other window,
switching it's scan status.

In Single-Bank and Priority-Bank modes, only
one bank can be selected, so access to the
ENABLE window is not permitted. (The bank in
the ENABLE window will automatically be DIS-
ABLED when you select another bank.)

If you are scanning while you switch banks,
you can't remove the last enabled bank.

If you press ESC to leave the screen, your
changes will not be saved to disk, i.e. if
you quit the program without saving your data
(save data by pressing Alt-F5 anytime, or
saving from Channels screen), your old bank
selections will be in effect when you restart
the program.

Pressing F10 will save your selections to disk.

*chan_bank
Type in the name of the bank you want to work
with.  If it already exists, you can press F9
and choose the bank from a list.  If not, type
in the name of a new bank.

*chan_num
This is the channel number.  It can range from
1 to 99.  You do not have to number channels
sequentially, but they will be sorted by this
number for scanning and subsequent display.
(If you do a frequency sort, the channels are
re-numbered as required.)  You don't have to
enter a number, a - will let the program assign
the next available number.

*chan_freq
This is the frequency, expressed in megahertz
(MHz).  Examples of valid frequency entries are:

     25       (25.0000 MHz)
     100.1    (100.1000 MHz)
     900.5011 (900.5011 MHz)

You don't have to enter trailing zeroes.

For entering "channelized" data, a shorthand
mode is entry is provided.  If you enter a +
(plus sign) as the first character in the field,
the screen will automatically add the currently
selected KHz offset to the frequency value in
the previous field, and update the field to
that frequency.  A - (minus sign) will cause
the screen to subtract the currently selected
KHz offset from the previous channel frequency.
Entering two pluses or minus signs (++ or --)
will cause the MHz offset to be used.  The
offsets are set up on the Parameters screen,
and selected using the F8/Alt-F8 function keys.

Of course, you cannot use the - or + entries
on the first channel on the list, or if the
channel on the previous row is not set.

*chan_desc
Enter a text string describing the channel.
It will be displayed as the channel is scanned.

*chan_mode
Enter the receive mode for this channel.
Valid modes are:

    FM  - Frequency Modulation mode
    FMN - Narrow Frequency Modulation mode
    SSB - Single Sideband mode
    AM  - Amplitude Modulation mode

The mode that was entered on the last channel
will automatically be placed in this field as
you move through the description field to get
here.  If you want a different mode, just type
over the automatic mode.

*chan_lock
This field displays the lockout status of this
channel.  A channel that is locked out will be
skipped during scanning, even if the bank is
enabled.  A Yes in this field means skip the
channel, No means scan.  You can lock out a
channel while scanning by pressing the Lockout
function key (F6) while scanning is stopped
on the channel.

*sear_start
Enter the start frequency for the search range,
in megahertz (MHz).

*sear_stop
Enter the stop frequency for this search range,
in megahertz (MHz).  When the search has
stepped up to this value, it will be reset to
the search start value.

*sear_step
Enter the search step in kilohertz (KHz).
This value must be greater than zero.

*sear_mode
Enter the receive mode for this search range.
Modes are FMN, FM, SSB and AM.

*sear_desc
Enter a description of this search range.
This description will be displayed whenever
the range is being searched.

*sear_enab
Enter a Yes to enable this search range.
Enter a No to skip a range.  If there aren't
any ranges with Yes set, you'll get an error
message if you press the Search function key.
Use this screen to enable a search range.

*priodly
Enter the re-scan interval (in seconds) for
use in Priority-Bank mode.

*stdly
This delay is used in the Start-Delay scan-
continue mode.  Signal dropout must last for
this amount of time to cause the scan to
continue before the delay timer times out.

*actena
Enter a Y to enable activity counting,
or E to enable Event logging, B to enable
both activity counting and event logging,
and N to enable neither.

NOTE: Event logging requires available disk
space!  Don't allow your disk to fill up!
*dly
Enter a delay to be used for scan-delay
timeout.  You can select a delay from this
list using the Select Delay function key.

*Kof
Enter a SHORT offset in KHz.  These offsets
may be used to step through channels using
the Step function keys.  Select one of these
offsets with the Select Step function key.

*Mof
Enter a LONG offset in MHz.  These offsets
may be used to step through channels using
the Step function keys.  Select one of these
offsets with the Select Step function key.

*linksel
Your interface link must be set up as COM1
COM2, COM3, or COM3.  Enter 1-4 to specify the
configuration of your 801-SCAN interface.

*linkspd
You may use Low speed (1200 baud) or High
speed (9600 baud). Of course, this value must
correspond to the speed of the R7000 link.
Note that the R7000 comes from the factory
set to 1200 baud.  For a 3-fold increase
in scanning speed, set the radio to 9600 baud
by following the instructions in your 801-SCAN
operations manual.

*autorun
Press F4 to search enabled ranges defined on
the Search screen.  As new frequencies are
found, they will appear in the "Freq Added"
window.  The "Status" window shows you how
many frequencies are in your Auto-Search
database, and how many are available.  When
you run out of space, the Auto-Search will
stop automatically.  You cannot leave this
screen without stopping the Auto-Search.
The F7, AltF7 keys can be used to control
the delay parameters while searching.
*autofr
Use this screen to work with the frequencies
found using Auto-Search.  The left window
has frequencies and "hit" counts.  You can
use the function keys to:

  F2 - Set the R7000 to the selected freq.

  F3 - Search the CHANNELs data for this
       freq.  If found show the CHANNEL
       and BANK description.

  F5 - Delete this freq from the Auto-Search
       database.  If you the same range again,
       it may be added again.

  F6 - Add this freq to the currently selected
       BANK.  (Use F9 to pick a BANK)

  F8 - Move freq to the other window.  If in
       the left window, the freq is moved to
       the Lockout window.  If you search the
       same range and activity on a Lockout
       freq is found, it will be ignored.

  F9 - Select a BANK to place freq in using F6.

 F10 - Save all of your changes to disk and
       return to the menu.

 ESC - Exit, but ignore all of your changes.
*autopsav
You can change many parameters quickly using
F-Keys at any time.  You can choose to have
these automatically written to disk, stopping
your scan for a few seconds, or just change
them in memory only.  Set this to Y to cause
automatic save on every Parameter change.
(NOTE: You can force a write to disk manually
by pressing AltF5.)
*signaldly
This value sets up a delay between the time
the radio's frequency is changed and the sample
for a signal.  You can experiment with this
value to strike a balance between scan speed
and false triggers or missed signals.  You
should start with a value recommended here,
based on the speed of the computer you are
using:


     System:      Value:

    XT @ 4.77     MHz - 2
    XT @ 8        MHz - 4
    XT @ 10       MHz - 5
    286 AT @ 6    MHz - 10
    286 AT @ 10   MHz - 26
    286 AT @ 16   MHz - 40
    386 AT @ 16   MHz - 50
    386 AT @ 20   MHz - 55
    386 AT @ 25   MHz - 70
    386 AT @ 33   MHz - 85
    486 AT @ 25   MHz - 95
    486 AT @ 33   MHz - 110


You should be able to scan 12-15 channels per
second at 9600 baud.  If you are using the Low
(1200 baud) link speed you can set this to 0,
your sample is constrained by the link speed.
*asearchwr
While running auto-search, you may want to
write new frequencies to disk automatically
to prevent search data loss in case of a power
failure or other event.  For each N new
frequencies found (N is entered here) the
auto-search data will be written to disk.
Enter 0 (no automatic saves) if you only
want to save when you stop.
*doublechk
If you want to be prompted "Are you Sure"
before deletes, exits-without-saves, etc.,
enter a <Y>es, else enter a N<o>.
*speedparam
Sets scan/search speed when using the high-
speed link.  Enter a value from 1 to 9, 1
is slowest and 9 is full speed.
AltF2 - SET FREQUENCY - This key will pop up
     prompts for a frequency and receive mode.
*downld_bank
Enter the bank you want to write to the R7000
memories.
*downld_start
Enter the R7000 memory starting channel. The
first channel in the bank will be set to the
R7000 channel entered here.
*upld_bank
Enter the bank you want to read the R7000
memory channels into.  There must be room in
the bank to hold the range of channels you
request.
*upld_start
Enter the R7000 memory starting channel. The
program will start the memory read here.  If
this channel # is not used in the selected
bank, this number will be used.
*upld_last
This will be the last memory channel read.
*tx_filet
Identify the file format using this parameter.

 COL: The fields (data items) in the list
      are found at the indicated column
      (character position) in the line.

 Example:

   1  899.105   Channel Description  FMN
   ^0 ^3        ^13                  ^34

   In this case you would enter a 0 for the
   Chan# field, 3 for Freq, 13 for Desc, etc.

 DEL: The fields can be variable length, and
      are all separated by the same character,
      the "delimiter" character.  In this
      example, the | is the delimiter.

 Example:

   1|899.105|Channel Description|FMN|Y
   ^1   ^2       ^3               ^4 ^5

 In this type of file, the fields are numbered
 by their order in the line, here they are
 shown in the "standard" format, but they are
 not required to be in any particular order.

 STD: This selects the standard format, which
      is used when you write a file using
      the 801 Text Write feature.  The standard
      format is delimiter type, with a TAB used
      as the delimiter, and the fields ordered
      as shown in the DEL example.
*tx_del
Enter the field delimiter character.  You can
use any printable character except space, digits
or alphabet characters.  The TAB (ctrl-I) char-
acter can be specified by entering "TAB".
A special format, Comma Separated Delimit (CSD)
can be used to specify files with comma delimiters
and double-quotes, i.e. "123.3450","Desc","FMN".
*tx_fld
If COL type file, enter the column number of
this field.  Columns start at 0.

If DEL type file, enter the field number.
The first field is considered field 1.

The CHANNEL NUMBER, MODE, and LOCKOUT fields
are optional, you can leave them blank and
default values will be assigned.
The DESCRIPTION is also optional, but you
will have to enter them using the Channels
screen.
*tx_fname
Enter the filename of your channels text data.
*tx_wr_bk
Enter the bank name you want to write to a
text file.  Press F9 to select from a list.
*tx_wr_fname
Enter the filename you want to write to. If
the file exists, you will be asked if you
want to Overwrite or Append to the file.
*fnd_desc
Enter a text string.  The CHANNELS database
will be searched for channels with this string
as part of the description.  Matches will be
displayed.  Note, the search does is case
insensitive, i.e. "Channel" would match
"CHANNEL", or "channel".  Only 1 search
criteria is used; if you enter a string
the frequency field is ignored.
*fnd_freq
Enter a frequency.  The CHANNELS database
will be searched for the frequency entered.
The CHANNELS defined with this frequency will
be displayed.  Note that only 1 search criteria
can be specified. If you enter a frequency the
text description is ignored.
*fnd_wind
Use the cursor-control keys to select a desired
frequency, press F2 to set the R7000 to the
channel selected.  You can create a new bank of
the channels displayed in this list by pressing
F9.
*evl_sel
This window is used to set up the current Event
Logfile.  The current LogFile name will appear
as the first line in the window.  Use Fkeys to
Create new Logfiles or Delete old ones.  To
remove the events from the current LogFile,
delete it and then ESCAPE without selecting a
new one.  The current LogFile name is displayed
when you leave this screen.

CAUTION: Don't allow a single event LogFile to
become too large to process!  There are limits
on the number of events included in reports
that require sorting.
*evp_sel
Select the Event Database LogFiles to use to
generate reports from by pressing ENTER to
CheckMark the desired file(s).  Pressing ENTER
again will remove the CheckMark from a selected
file.  If you are generating a report that re-
quires sorting, there is a limit to the number
of events you can process for 1 report.  This
is tracked and displayed below the window.
*view_sel
Move the cursor to the report file you want to
view and press ENTER.