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   READ ME
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   This tutorial was written initially for the Atari ST Range and
   a favourable review can be seen in 'PRACTICAL WIRELESS' Sept. issue
   Bits & Bytes.

   The disks holds various independant programs as against one for
   memory reasons. (FULL VERSION IS ON TWO DISKS) due to the vast amount
   of teaching documentation.

   Various notes re USAGE may be seen in the respective program files

   SEE DEMO_TUTOR for information re. REGISTERING
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   SO WHY A COMPUTER R.A.E. ANYWAY ?
   =====================

   Since the end of the second world war, the R.A.E. has been
   organised and conducted under the auspices of

   THE CITY & GUILDS of LONDON INSTITUTE (C&G)

   Successful candidates will receive a C&G certificate which is a
   prized commodity to aspire towards, in any field of study.
   It is recognized and accepted as proof of competence world
   wide. A C&G certificate is well worth framing and of
   course displaying.

   Anyone studying for the R.A.E. should make sure they obtain a
   copy of the D.T.I. booklet, "HOW TO BECOME A RADIO AMATEUR".
   At the same time, ten information sheets (booklet and sheets
   are free), they can be all obtained by requesting copies from

   RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
   WATERLOO BRIDGE HOUSE
   WATERLOO ROAD
   LONDON SE1 8UA

   PLEASE NOTE.
   THE RADIOCOMMS. AGENCY IS MOVING TO 'DOCKLANDS' mid-95

   There are two major reasons why you should do this

   1. There are questions set on this booklet in the test
   2. There will be more space on this tutorial disk occupied
      with the technical reading matter which is not laid out
      in the booklet nor on the sheets

   PLEASE NOTE.

   For the same foregoing reasons, the actual schedule re. Amateur
   Radio Licence (A) or (B) Terms. Provisions. and Limitations.
   laid out in booklet BR68, which must be read as an integral
   part of the Amateur Radio Licence (A) or (B), must be
   religiously studied, as it constitutes licensing conditions and
   will not be occupying space . The complete document is printed
   in THE D.T.I.BOOKLET.

   However, notes on respective points from the schedule, will be
   found in the program, in the menus devoted to the category
   "Licensing Conditions"

   One may also purchase some information about the R.A.E.
   syllabus from,

   CITY & GUILDS of LONDON INSTITUTE
   46 BRITANIA STREET
   LONDON WC1 9RG

   But this states very little more than one can glean from the

   D.T.I. BOOKLET,
   ========================

   Twenty years ago, the R.A.E. happened to be quite a different
   kettle of fish, in so much as, the "MULTIPLE CHOICE" selection
   method of examination, was not in vogue.

   This change in the system, is no doubt a welcome innovation,
   and it could well be, it contributes greatly towards swelling
   the ranks of the brotherhood. Never the less. it was the old
   system a candidate was faced with, filling up a dozen or so
   sheets of foolscap, under the watchful eye of the examination
   representative. At this time, I myself was one of the hopefuls.

   Unfortunately, I was living in a suitcase, travelling in my
   trade as a bottling engineer, Breweries, Distilleries, Dairies
   and the like. I would come back from a tour of say, Africa,
   looking forward to a couple of weeks by my own fireside, but
   this was not often to be. I would in all probability be greeted
   on return , handed a plane ticket, with a few parting words
   like "YOU should have been in Cyprus yesterday" or whatever.
   Irrelevant as this may be, I state it to get a point over, that
   no way could I take part in any organised studies, or join in
   any set course, all of which were available.
   But the enthusiasm was there, and where there is a will there
   is a way, I decided that I would learn from books, simply by
   reading.

   Of course travelling in planes, trains, and buses, is quite
   conducive to reading, it lends itself admirably to hours and
   hours of it.

   BUT WHAT TO READ !

   I think that I must have bought every radio technical
   publication that ever left a press, simply because at this
   time, there was no way of knowing what the questions for the
   R.A.E. would be. In all honesty, I must have read something about
   everything from twitching frogs legs, to the electron race tracks
   afforded by cyclotrons, living in hope that at least some of it might
   stick.

   And therby hangs the tale.

   A hundred pages of reading matter may well be ploughed through,
   only to find the substance did not even encroach into the R.A.E.
   field of study. If only a teacher or Guru had been on hand to say
   No, don't waste your time, you dont need that.

   And so to the point at last.

   Everything you find to read and study when you fire up this program
   will be something you have purposely and quickly jumped through
   the menus to, knowing it is something you need to know. Only the
   concise matter, no superfluous reading, no reading a whole book to
   glean a couple of details, and the opportunity for quick revision
   is there without having to remember in which book, on which page,
   something was initially read.

   It will be the meat and gravy, pertaining to only that which needs
   at this time to be digested. This due to the fact that the R.A.E.
   SYLLABUS IS BASED ON SPECIFIC CATEGORIES for study and learning.

   As not much superfluous matter is included, it will be prudent to
   read, read, and read again, remember, an adult brain is not so
   elastic as a young brain should you now be passed the half way line!
   therefore ,the need for constant revision is imperative.

   The writer makes no claim however, that the substance of this
   program covers everything one needs to learn, nor indeed that every
   aspect of every category is 100% explained. It must be remembered
   the program is to aid your studies. It is naturally assumed
   that a radio enthusiast is in posession of at least some of the
   excellent text books available covering radio and electronics.
   There is also of course, the Public Library.

   The structure of the program is such that a learning session, a
   fact forgotten to find, or whatever, its here by simply switching on.
   No books to spread around, or clear away when its supper time, switch
   off and you are back where you left off by switching on again.
   Or you may indeed discover the need to follow up something in more
   detail from your book case.

   The major reason why at school it was necessary to copy from the
   blackboard into an exercise book, that which the teacher put up
   there, was because the slow process of reading and writing the copy
   tended to instill the substance better into ones mind than if it
   was simply read.

   And so it will be in your own interest to do just that, copy from the
   screen everything by hand, this goes for the diagrams also, they
   must be painstakingly copied by hand.

   Regarding the question program, Verifier, over one hundred and thirty
   questions will come up at random. NOTE, they are not repeated during
   any particular time of running, however, each question in a session
   should be read, re worked out and answered.
   At the end of a session no doubt initially some may not be answered
   correctly, never the less, plod on regardless, the same question will
   come up at a later date. keep reading and answering until ultimately
   you will be getting full marks.

   In order to force you to read the questions every time, the colours and
   position of the choices are randomised. It will be no good REMEMBERING
   that the answer to a particular question was A or B coloured RED,
   because it may be a GREEN A one time, but could be a YELLOW C next
   time.
   No, the correct answers don't vary.

   SPECIAL NOTE
   ------------

   It can not be stressed enough, the value to you yourself, writing
   everything out by hand. TO PRINT AND READ WILL NOT BE DOING YOU ANY
   FAVOUR, IN YOUR OWN INTEREST, DO AS SUGGESTED.

   There could be students beginning from scratch as it were, and others
   whom, have a specific level of knowledge already in the radio field.

   In both cases it would be prudent for everyone intending to take the
   R.A.E. to make good use of the Verifier program. All the questions put
   forward are typical.

   As already stressed elsewhere in the program, the learning trick is
   most decidedly, to read the questions totally, everytime the Verifier
   is used.

   Each time a  question is read, and definite thought put to it, the
   substance sinks deeper into the memory.

   Again allow me to stress, that in keeping with this ploy, one may be
   inclined only to read the first few words and reconcile the answer
   to the answer previously worked out.

   Remember, one time it will be maybe a green .A. but the next time
   possibly a red .D.

   This way, the testing session will be slow and methodical, and there
   are enough randomised questions to break the monotony, and make for
   many interesting sessions.

   It will not matter if every question was not marked correct.

   Try say, SIX questions every time, and keep a score of your result.

   As time goes on, the score will get better and better, proving that
   something sticks in the mind.

   Wishing you every success and pleasant use of the program

   G W Butler G4BXU 73,s

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   FURTHER READING

   This Read_me file is rather long, however, that which follows may be
   Left until later by way of respite.
   It would be prudent though not to forget to come back to it.



   WOT's UP DOC.

      I'll tell you wot's up, or rather what's on offer to you.

   WHAT DOES AMATEUR RADIO DO FOR YOU ?
   -------------------------------------

   Amateur radio is unique in the freedom it allows you to develope and
   experiment, with radio equipment.

   It can even enable you to communicate around the world.

   Radio amateurs may make contact with people in any country.

   Even language differences need not be a barrier by using MORSE CODE &
   Q CODES (these are three letter codes which have the same meaning
   throughout the amateur radio world.)

   Radio amateurs are often in the forefront of radio technology and
   increasingly, they are able to use their home computers to combine
   computer technology and radio.

   By becoming a radio amateur you can prepare yourself for a world which
   is increasingly technology based.

   For example you can experiment with antennae, television, RTTY (radio
   teletype), data, (including computer controlled communications such as
   packet radio), satellite communications, and of course, short and long
   range VOICE or MORSE CODE transmissions.

   The hobby frequently leads to participants making lasting friendships
   both in the UK. and world wide.

   In this way it has proved to be a great asset to those housebound, or
   who find mobility a problem, because of the opportunity it provides to
   make friends.

   Many other amateurs are able to offer their services to the first aid
   organisations and even police at public events and during disaster
   relief operations at home and abroad.

   For most amateurs however, it is just the sheer excitement of that
   chance contact with an individual hundreds or even thousands of miles
   away, which is so absorbing.

   SO OHHH, THAT'S WOT's UP.

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   SPECIAL NOTICE.

                    RECENT OUTSTANDING CHANGES TO LICENCES
                       ================================

   Some changes to the RADIO AMATEUR and Novice Licences have been made
   by the
   RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

   1.   Holders of the 'A' licence are now permitted to use 26dBW (400w)
        on the whole of the sub-band 1.8 to 1.85 Mhz.
        This removes the power restriction on 1.81 to 1.83 Mhz.
        The power limit remains at 15dBW  for 1.85 to 2.0 Mhz.

   2.   Holders of 'A' and 'B' licences may now use 26dBW between 50 &
        51Mhz. The maximum permitted powerbetween 51 and 52Mhz. remains
        at 20dBW. The ERP and antenna height restrictions are now removed
        from the entire 50 to 52 Mhz. band, allowing for the use of any
        antenna. Maritime Mobile is allowed now on 50Mhz.

   3.   Holders of 'ALL' types of licence must now notify their respective
        Local Radio Investigations Service office of all unattended
        digital operation.
        The reason for this is because of problems there have been
        pertaining to unattended operation.

   4.   A final change affects 'ALL' licence types, it concerns LOGS kept
        on a COMPUTER.
        At the main address, it must be possible for licensees to supply
        on demand, a PRINT OUT from the LOG.
        When not at the main address, provision for a copy on disk must be
        possible, followed by a print out later.

               ALL OF THESE CHANGES TAKE PLACE IMMEDIATE EFFECT

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                             FINI........Really!