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=============================== README.TXT ==================================
What's New in QRZ Volume 6 November 1995
By Fred Lloyd, AA7BQ e-mail: aa7bq@qrz.com
==========================================================================
Here is a list of some important files and directories on the disc.
setup.exe Installation program for Windows 3.1
setup95.exe Installation program for Windows 95 and Windows NT
w32view.exe File Browser for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Win32s.
w16view.exe File Browser for Windows 3.1.
view.exe File Browser/Uncompressor for MS-DOS.
qrz.exe DOS callsign lookup program. You can also run this
directly from the DOS prompt by switching to your
CDROM drive and typing qrz instead of view or go.
qrzhelp.txt Help file for the DOS callsign lookup program, qrz.exe.
00global.txt Global index of this disc
docs\ Documentation regarding these discs
docs\view.doc Documentation regarding VIEW.EXE
_bbs\ BBS support files
==========================================================================
Greetings and welcome to the sixth edition of the QRZ Ham Radio
CDROM.
Address Change Notice The QRZ headquaters is moving! We have
not finalized on our new QTH just yet but it will be moved by
the time you receive this CDROM. Until further notice, please
address all written correspondence, QSL Cards, etc., to: QRZ c/o
Walnut Creek CDROM, 4041 Pike Lane Suite D, Concord, CA 94520-
9960 USA. In the meantime, Please DO NOT send mail or
correspondence to AA7BQ or to the address listed for AA7BQ in
the database. Fred will continue to be available via e-mail at
aa7bq@qrz.com, both before and after the move.
Email Address Database QRZ was born on the Internet and is today
one of the most popular amateur radio internet sites anywhere.
Over the past year, we've been collecting the email addresses of
amateur radio operators from around the world. Now, for the
first time we are able to share them with you as a component of
the main QRZ database. There are over 12,000 e-mail addresses
available. The email addresses are displayed right along with
the regular callsign data, whenever they are available. If
you're on the internet (http://www.qrz.com), it's easy to add
your e-mail address to the database. With regular e-mail, you
can get your listing updated by sending a message to:
updates@qrz.com. In your message, enter on one line your
callsign and address as:
qrz_email X0XXX your_email@ddress
...and we'll take care of the rest.
Macintosh Support - This edition introduces a new Macintosh
callsign lookup program (thanks to Mike Kelley, N6ZOC) called
callfind.hqx as well as a Macintosh files and utilities area.
Built-in Image Viewer QRZ V6 now includes a multi-format image
viewer and a small (140+) but growing collection of digital QSL
cards. These card images are made instantly available as you
browse through the main callsign database. You'll find a new
menu item (Lookup->Images) which you can use to view the digital
QSL cards (or other images) while running QRZ.
It's easy to add your favorite photo, QSL card or other image to
the next QRZ CDROM and have it associated with your callsign
using any of the methods below. If your image is already in gif
format (400x300 max) then you can send it to us over the
Internet by using anonymous FTP at:
ftp://ftp.qrz.com/tmp
You can also mail us your image on floppy disk. We prefer .GIF
formats and will convert your image to .GIF format if
necessary. We reserve the right to reject any image that we
feel is inappropriate.
If you would like us to digitize your printed copy, just mail it
to:
QRZ Best of DX, c/o Walnut Creek CDROM 4041 Pike Lane Ste. D
Concord, CA 94520-9960 USA
Your card, floppy, photo, etc., will not normally be returned to
you. If you must have your copy back, then please include a
self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with your letter.
Scanning at QRZ is generally done in batches so it may be a few
weeks before it appears on the internet and several months
before it hits the next CD.
Callsign Database Updates This edition contains new FCC callsign
databases (last updated on 23 Oct 95) and a completely
reorganized shareware collection. We now have listings from
USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Italy, Turkey, Monaco, Brazil,
Portugal, Cuba, and miscellaneous listings from everywhere.
Since the introduction of our online DX callsign registration
form, we've begun to take on hundreds of new, exotic callsigns
each month. We're still looking for more DX callsign databases,
and you could qualify for a free subscription to QRZ for helping
us obtain more countries. For more info contact the author at:
aa7bq@qrz.com.
Note: Neither QRZ or Walnut Creek CDROM edits or updates the FCC
callsign data. If the U.S. information contained in the QRZ Ham
Radio CDROM is incorrect for any callsign, all corrections must
be done directly with the FCC. The easiest way to do this is to
fill out a Form 610 and send it to the FCC. The master database
at QRZ (http://www.qrz.com) is updated weekly with fresh FCC
information.
International Shareware, Info and Mod Files
As we continue to improve the quality of our shareware and
public domain data files, we've added a major new section of
German/English language amateur radio files. Be sure to check
them out under X:\german (use your CDROM drive letter instead of
X'). You will also notice that the file indexes are larger,
more complete and include descriptions, file sizes and
timestamps.
QRZ on the Internet
http://www.qrz.com always comes as one of the first hits when
you search InfoSeek for 'callsign'. Over 150,000 have visited
the QRZ Web Site which features a Netscape enhanced interface.
http://www.qrz.com also provides a point and click interface for
our complete anonymous FTP server, our online catalog as well as
the master copy of the QRZ Callsign Database (with online GIF
image display), an online email registration form, and an online
DX callsign entry form.
Be sure and visit the QRZ Anonymous FTP Server on the internet
(ftp.qrz.com), and/or the mirror site at wcarchive.cdrom.com.
All of the files found on the QRZ CDROM are there as well as any
new updates since the last edition. If you would like to
contribute shareware or public domain files of amateur radio
interest, you are encouraged to FTP your material to
ftp.qrz.com. You should login with user id anonymous and your
e-mail address as the password.
73, -fred AA7BQ
==========================================================================
Disclaimer
Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM,
including any written by Walnut Creek. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM,
assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve
the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with
any file on this CDROM.
We cannot accept any responsibility or liability in the event that
using the software on this disc causes you grief, malfunction, data
loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure
that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from
unforeseen crashes.
Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this
disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped
by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us
immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks.
This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are
dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund.
==========================================================================
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==========================================================================
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Third-Party applications/software/information are copyrighted by
their respective owners.
==========================================================================
Copyright
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reserved.
==========================================================================
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