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=============================== README.TXT ==================================
What's New in QRZ Volume 7 June 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.
utils\w32view.exe File Browser for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Win32s.
utils\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
============================================================================
Quick Start Instructions:
Windows 95:
You can install the program icon by selecting the "Start"
menu and choosing "Run". At the Run box, type: "D:\setup",
assuming 'D' is your cdrom drive.
Windows 3.1/NT:
Go to "File" menu under program manager and choose Run. At the
Command Line box, type: "D:\setup", assuming 'D' is your cdrom drive.
This will install a group folder with icons for this cdrom.
MSDOS Quick Start:
Change to your CDROM drive and type "view".
Example:
C:\> D:
D:\> view
Using the 00_INDEX.HTM:
We have included 00_index.htm files so the user may use a Web browser
to view our disc.
In order to view this disc using these 00_index.htm files, point your
Web browser to the root level 00_index.htm file.
For example, in Netscape/Mosaic:
1) Choose File/Open File (or File/Open Local File with Mosaic)
2) Choose your CDROM Drive under "Drives"
3) Select the 00_index.htm file
4) Click on OK
The 00_index.htm files have been tested under Netscape 1.1 (Windows,
Macintosh, and FreeBSD), Netscape 1.22 (Windows), Netscape 2.0b2,
Mosaic 2.00 (Final Beta), and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
============================================================================
WinView and View
To make browsing the disc easier, we have included the program WinView
for Windows, and the program VIEW for MSDOS on the CDROM. These programs
allow you to page through index files, browse through directories on the
CD, view documentation and uncompress/install the program(s) you want
onto your hard disk.
==========================================================================
QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM
Greetings and welcome to the seventh edition of the QRZ Ham Radio
CDROM.
Address Change Notice:
The QRZ headquarters has moved. Our new address is:
QRZ
PO BOX 62807
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-2807
==========================================================================
Windows 95 Support!
This edition includes the all new QRZ/32 database search software designed
specifically for Windows 95 and Windows NT. This new 32-bit program
includes several new features such as simplified printing, automatic QSL
card generation (and printout), a built-in simple text editor, adjustable
fonts and colors, and a new user interface. It is the most powerful and
advanced version of QRZ yet!
(Note: QRZ/32 does not run under Windows 3.x, and does not work with
Win32/s, however, the original, 16-bit QRZ Windows program, QRZII.EXE is
still included on this CDROM and continues to be supported for users of
Windows 3.x);
==========================================================================
More Email Addresses!
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 32,000 e-mail
addresses available on this CDROM. 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.
By email, you can add or update your e-mail address by sending a short
message to:
To: updates@qrz.com
Subject: email update
qrz_email X0XXX your_email@address
-------
Just replace the X0XXX with your callsign and the 'your_email@address'
with your correct email address.
==========================================================================
Macintosh Support!
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 V7 now includes a multi-format image viewer and a small (400+) 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, PO BOX 62807, Colorado Springs, CO 80962-2807 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 May 96) 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.
Note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the callsign database for any
country including the USA.
==========================================================================
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
==========================================================================
==========================================================================
Shareware
This disk contains many shareware programs and images. Shareware can
be considered to be a sort of try before you buy system where you are
expected to pay the program author a registration fee if you find the
program or image useful. You will find details of registration
included in the document/text files provided with each program.
==========================================================================
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.
==========================================================================
ASP
Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and associate member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure
that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to
the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a
CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
==========================================================================
Trademarks
All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders.
Third-Party applications/software/information are copyrighted by
their respective owners.
==========================================================================
Copyright
This CDROM copyright (c) 1996 Walnut Creek CDROM. All rights reserved.
==========================================================================
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