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WXFAX (UNREGISTERED version)
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Version 1.2
Copyright (c) 1993, Jan Nieuwenhuis, The Netherlands.
All rights reserved
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Congratulations! You are now the owner of a copy of an UNREGISTERED version
of WXFAX v1.2, THE Weather Facsimile Database Programme for
radio-listening-amateurs.
WXFAX v1.2 contains information of ALL Weather Facsimile Stations around the
world which are operational on Longwave and Shortwave.
With the registered version of WXFAX v1.2 you are able to make listings of
fax-stations in frequency, station, callsign and country order as well as a
list of addresses, an ITU country list and a list of transmissions (both to
the screen and to the printer) including some sample weather maps.
This version of WXFAX v1.2 is distributed FREE-OF CHARGE to reach the widest
possible audience though remains copyrighted material.
You are granted permission to use the programme, and to make as many backup
copies for your own purposes and for others as you want.
You are encouraged to distribute copies of this UNREGISTERED version of
WXFAX v1.2, subject to the following conditions:
1) The following files must be distributed together and unaltered:
READ.ME - This file
REGISTR.FRM - Registration form
SAMPLES.TXT - Sample printouts
WX-MAP.EXE - A sample weather map
WXFAX.DAT - The WXFAX datafile
WXFAX.EXE - The WXFAX programme
2) No charge is made for the software.
(A small fee for media and handling is permissible.)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS :
Many thanks to Mr. Jim Nelson (Port Meteorological Officer, NOAA) for the
use of his 'Worldwide Marine Radiofacsimile Broadcasts Schedules' and
Marius Rensen for sending me several facsimile weather stations schedules.
DISCLAIMER :
The WXFAX programme is provided without warranty of any kind. The user of
the programme assumes complete responsibility for any and all incidental or
consequential damages which may occur during normal or abnormal use of the
WXFAX programme.
Use the WXFAX programme at your own risk.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS :
An IBM-compatible AT(tm) 286, 386 or 486.
Operating system: DOS 3.0 - DOS 6.0.
A Hercules, CGA, EGA or VGA-card (required for display of the sample map *)
* SEE NOTES.
HISTORY :
Date: 1st September 1993 (WXFAX v1.0)
- Completion of the first version of WXFAX.
Date: 9th October 1993 (WXFAX v1.1)
- Use of a NEW and FASTER data converting routine to speed up the initial
data conversion.
Date: 26th October 1993 (WXFAX v1.2)
- Fixed a bug in the data sorting routine.
INSTALLATION :
Copy all the files distributed on the floppy disk to a subdirectory on your
harddisk and run WXFAX or just run the programme directly from the floppy
disk.
NOTES :
The sample map can only be displayed on a VGA or SVGA screen in a 640 * 480
resolution. Using another type of screen will result in a message on the
screen that you can't use this option.
I have tested the programme with several VGA-cards though it is very well
possible that the picture can not be displayed on some types of of these
cards.
ORDERING INFORMATION :
Registration of the software provides you with a PERSONAL copy of the latest
version of WXFAX v1.2, customized with your name and registration, number
and without the beginning pause/UNREGISTERED notice as in the UNREGISTERED
version of WXFAX v1.2.
To register just fill in the supplied REGISTR.FRM file.
USAGE :
I will not give a full explanation about how the programme works; just run
the programme by typing WXFAX <Enter> and you will see how simple it all is.
It is NOT possible to change any of the data but you will receive the latest
available fax-database-file (updated on a continuous bases) if you register
and after a year or so you will receive a message that there will be a new
version of the software available for considerable reduced cost if you have
a REGISTERED version.
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73's Jan Nieuwenhuis
Email: nieuw@nioz.nl