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- First the Sales Pitch:
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- HandyCODE AR
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- Microsystems Software, Inc. announces a software TSR product for
- MS-DOS called HandyCODE AR
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- HandyCODE AR provides a path to IBM PC, Pc-Jr, XT, AT, PS/2 and
- compatibles (including '386 PCs) by interpreting Morse code input
- and converting in into keyboard data. The standard Morse code
- assignments have been extended to include the extra keys on the
- PC's keyboard, plus defined and user-defined commands. These
- commands are provided by a powerful macro facility. HandyCODE's
- macros are shortcuts for frequently used keystrokes, such as
- loading your application programs or inserting a frequently used
- sentence or a list of names into your word processor. With the
- macro capability any series of keystrokes can be automated.
- HandyCODE provides a comprehensive practice code utility and on-
- screen help facility. The user can configure iambic, dot memory,
- letter/word spacing, and select speeds from 1 to 99 words per
- minute. HandyCODE has built-in 1-key, keyer, or bug mode opera-
- tion. You can configure the software for either Auto-Space or
- Manual-Space (-...-) modes. HandyCODE is compatible with most
- popular software and networks. HandyCODE can help you learn or
- improve your CW skills while you run virtually any popular PC
- software. HandyCODE takes approx. 30k of resident memory when
- configured for "on-line" HELP and 4k of macro memory.
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- Using some ingenuity, you could connect a PC to your rig and do
- off-the-air copy or keyboard-to-CW control, or even set up an un-
- attended CW bulletin board. The standard interface is through a
- provided 25-pin connector to the PC's LPT port. The LPT port
- also provides 8 TTL compatible outputs. Bit 7 is activated con-
- current with the speaker tone and therefore can be used to key
- your transmitter. The remaining 7 bits are controlled by your
- software and may be used for rotators, XMT/RCV, lights, etc. For
- off-the-air copy, you need to convert the BFO tone from your
- receiver into a TTL signal and "OR" this with your paddle or key.
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- If you don't require the external "RIG" control, you may connect
- your keyer paddle via the COM: (25 or 9) or GAME ports. Just
- tell us at time of order and we will supply the proper connector.
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- MSI also includes a software program called PLAYFILE which allows
- you to play any ASCII file in "perfect" morse.
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- HandyCODE is available with connector for $149. or $89 without
- "rig" control capabilities. A rehabilitation version is also
- available for $295 which provides speech output capability. To
- order call (508) 626-8511 or write MSI, 600 Worcester Rd., Suite
- B-2, Framingham, MA 01701. Master CARD and VISA accepted. 30
- day money-back guarantee!
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- That wasn't so bad was it?
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- Now the Demo:
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- The HCODE.ARC file contains three files:
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- - HCD.EXE HandyCODE demo Program- 30 Minute time limit before unload
- - MOVL.EXE HandyCODE Configuration program; DO NOT EXECUTE.
- - HCD.DOC You are already reading this file so we guess you found it
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- 1. Copy Both .EXE files into any directory (MAX 1 off of root; EX: C:\HCODE)
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- 2. Type HCD/C
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- 3. Configure HandyCODE as desired. NOTE: you cannot select other than the
- KEYBOARD for paddle control on this demo version.
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- 4. To Reconfigure just type HCD when HandyCODE is already in memory and the
- Configuration screen will appear.
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- 5. At any time when the program is operating, you may key the hm couplet
- (....--) to view the full page help screen with morse code extended
- assignments.
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- 6. Give us a call at (508) 626-8511 if you have any questions.
- Note that our BBS also has the latest versions of any demo Software and
- a great selection of Shareware.
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