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COMPLETE HAM LOG FOR PC'S AND COMPATIBLES
V E R S I O N 1.01
COPYRIGHT 1988 BY BROWNING WARE INC.
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 2
1. _P_C__L_O_G__'_8_8
1.1 _S_H_A_R_E_W_A_R_E
This program is not free, and it is not in the public
domain. However, under the "shareware" concept, you are
encouraged to copy and distribute it in complete, unmodified
form. See "SOFTWARE LICENSE" for details.
1.2 _D_I_S_C_L_A_I_M_E_R
THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IN NO EVENT WILL BROWNING WARE
INC. BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PROGRAM.
1.3 _S_O_F_T_W_A_R_E__L_I_C_E_N_S_E
No version of this program is public domain software, nor is
it free software. Ownership of this program remains with
BROWNING WARE INC. You are granted a license to copy and use
the program as follows:
1.3.1 _L_i_c_e_n_s_e__F_e_e_s Register your copy of PC LOG '88 today!
Print the file REGISTER.TXT on your printer. After you have
filled in the registration enclose it and a check or money
order for $20.00 and send it to:
BROWNING WARE INC.
P.O. Box 19263
Birmingham, AL 35219
1.3.2 _C_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n_s__f_o_r__C_o_p_y_i_n_g__a_n_d__D_i_s_t_r_i_b_u_t_i_n_g You are
encouraged to make copies of PC LOG '88 for your friends and
acquaintences, but it must be copied in unmodified form,
complete with the file containing this licensing information
and full documentation.
You may charge a nominal fee which may include a reasonable
profit for your duplicating and distributing services. You
may not charge a fee for use of the program; such license
fee is payable only to the owner, BROWNING WARE INC.
PC LOG '88 may not be distributed in conjunction with any
other product.
Operators of electronic bulletin board systems may post PC
LOG '88 for downloading by their users, providing such
operator abides by the foregoing conditions.
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 3
Distributors of public domain or user supported software may
distribute copies without further permission providing the
above conditions are met.
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 4
1.4 _I_N_T_R_O_D_U_C_T_I_O_N
PC LOG '88 is a full featured Amateur Radio log program for
the IBM PC and 100% compatibles. PC LOG '88 was designed
and written by a fellow ham for all radio amateurs, Novice
to Extra.
The standard PC LOG '88 package offers the following
capabilities:
* ADD/CHANGE ENTRIES
* DELETE ENTRIES
* BROWSE DATABASE
BY DATE/TIME, CALL, CITY/STATE OR COUNTRY
* INSTANT WAS STATUS
* REPORTS
PRINT LOG BY DATE, STATE, COUNTY, COUNTRY OR NOT QSL'ed
* SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
REINDEX DATABASES
BACKUP DATA TO FLOPPIES
RESTORE DATA FROM FLOPPIES
SET TIME ZONE
* VIRTUALLY UNLIMITED DATA STORAGE
* EXTREMELY FAST OPERATION
1.5 _H_A_R_D_W_A_R_E__R_E_Q_U_I_R_E_M_E_N_T_S
IBM PC, XT, or AT (or 100% Compatible)
1 360K Floppy Drive and Hard Disk
or,
2 360K Floppy Drives
Epson Compatible Printer
DOS 2.X or greater
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 5
1.6 _P_C__K_E_Y_B_O_A_R_D_S
The PC keyboard is similar to a typewriter keyboard, with a
few important differences. The letters, numbers and symbols
are in the standard positions. The numbers on the numeric
keypad are identical to those on the main keyboard and may
be used interchangeably. The <NUMLOCK> key acts like a
<SHIFT LOCK> key for the numeric keypad, and serves to
switch these keys between entering numbers and functioning
as cursor movement keys. The <INS> key and the <DEL> key
enable you to insert and delete characters.
Some commands that are useful for moving around the screen
while entering or editing data are listed below:
COMMAND KEYS FUNCTION
------------ --------
ctrl-e or up arrow move to previous field
ctrl-x or down arrow move to next field
ctrl-s or left arrow move one character to left
ctrl-d or right arrow move one character to right
ctrl-a or home move one word to the right
ctrl-g or del delete character at cursor
backspace delete character to the left
ctrl-t delete word
ctrl-y delete words to the right
ctrl-v or ins toggle INSERT mode
1.7 _P_R_I_N_T__S_C_R_E_E_N
You can send an exact image of the screen to the printer by
pressing <SHIFT> and <PRTSC> at the same time. If you use
this command to print a screen containing graphics
characters, these characters may or may not print corerectly
depending on your printer type.
1.8 _E_N_T_E_R_I_N_G__F_I_E_L_D_S
When you are entering data, each field has a maximum
allowable length, indicated by a reverse video box. If you
type fewer characters than the maximum, you must press
<RETURN> or use one of the above mentioned editing commands
to move to the next or previous data item. However, if you
fill the field completely, the program will advance the
cursor to the next field automatically.
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 6
1.9 _G_E_T_T_I_N_G__S_T_A_R_T_E_D
If you are new to PC's and have not read over the previous
section, PC KEYBOARDS, please do so before going any
further.
1.10 _B_A_C_K_U_P__P_C__L_O_G__'_8_8
The PC LOG '88 program disk is not copy protected so it can
be backed up easily using the DOS 'diskcopy' command. Once
a backup is made, put the original disk away in a safe
place.
1.11 _I_N_S_T_A_L_L_I_N_G__P_C__L_O_G__'_8_8
There are distinct differences in the installation for hard
disk and floppy disk configurations. Carefully follow the
directions for your configuration.
It should also be pointed out that PC LOG '88 will run
slower on floppy disk than on a hard disk. The difference
in speed is true for ANYTHING that runs from floppy disk,
not just PC LOG '88.
1.12 _H_A_R_D__D_I_S_K__I_N_S_T_A_L_L_A_T_I_O_N
Create a sub-directory on the hard disk that will contain
the PC LOG '88 files. The following DOS command will create
a sub-directory called LOG.
C> MKDIR LOG <ENTER>
Once the LOG sub-directory has been created, change the current
directory to LOG by entering:
C> CHDIR LOG <ENTER>
Insert the PC LOG '88 Disk in drive A and copy the files to drive
D: by entering:
A> COPY A:*.* <ENTER>
All files will be copied from the PC LOG '88 Disk to the
sub-directory LOG on the hard disk.
1.13 _2__3_6_0_K__F_L_O_P_P_Y__D_R_I_V_E__I_N_S_T_A_L_L_A_T_I_O_N
Using the DOS FORMAT command, format 2 diskettes and label
one PC LOG '88 PROGRAM DISK and label the other PC LOG '88
DATA DISK. Insert the PC LOG '86 program disk into drive A:
and the newly formatted PROGRAM DISK into drive B:. Use the
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 7
DOS COPY command to copy the PC LOG '88 executable file from
drive A: to drive B: by entering the following:
COPY A:PCLOG.EXE B: <ENTER>
Remove the PROGRAM DISK from drive B: and in its place insert
the disk you labeled 'PC LOG '88 DATA DISK'.
Use the DOS COPY command to copy the PC LOG '88
data files from drive A: to drive B: by entering
the following:
COPY A:*.DBF B: <ENTER>
1.14 _D_O_S__S_E_T_U_P
Before PC LOG '88 can be used a CONFIG.SYS file must be
created at the hard disk root ("\") level or on your DOS
floppy disk. The CONFIG.SYS file tells the computer how to
allocate its memory. If a CONFIG.SYS file does not exist,
one can be created as follows:
From the DOS prompt, enter:
COPY CON: CONFIG.SYS <ENTER>
FILES=20 <ENTER>
BUFFERS=16 <ENTER>
Now press the CTRL key and while holding it down, press
the "Z" key. Press RETURN and the following will be
displayed to the screen:
1 file copied
If the CONFIG.SYS file already exists, make sure that the FILES and
BUFFERS entries are at least as large as the above numbers.
Once the CONFIG.SYS file is created or changes have been made
to an existing CONFIG.SYS file, the system must be rebooted
to make the changes effective.
1.15 _A_U_T_O_E_X_E_C_._B_A_T
Before PC LOG '88 can be used an AUTOEXEC.BAT file must be
created at the hard disk root ("\") level or on your DOS
floppy disk. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file executes automatically
each time your system is booted and can contain one or more
DOS commands to be run in 'batch' mode. (For more on batch
files, see your DOS manual.) If an AUTOEXEC.BAT file does
not exist, creat one as follows:
From the DOS prompt, enter:
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 8
COPY CON: AUTOEXEC.BAT <ENTER>
SET LOG=<DRIVE DESIGNATION> <ENTER>
Now press the CTRL key and while holding it down, press
the "Z" key. Press RETURN and the following will be
displayed to the screen:
1 file copied
Replace the <DRIVE DESIGNATION> above with the disk drive
that will contain your DATA FILES.
If you are using a hard disk, the designator will be C: or
D: and for floppy drive configurations, you should
use B:.
If the AUTOEXEC.BAT file already exists, add the above line to it.
Once the AUTOEXEC.BAT file is created or changes have been made
to an existing AUTOEXEC.BAT file, the system must be rebooted
to make the changes effective.
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 9
1.16 _R_U_N_N_I_N_G__P_C__L_O_G__'_8_8
To run PC LOG '88 from the hard disk enter the following:
CD LOG <ENTER>
PCLOG <ENTER>
To run PC LOG '88 from floppy, put your PROGRAM disk into
drive A: and your data disk into drive B:.
Log to the A: drive and enter:
PCLOG <ENTER>
1.17 _P_C__L_O_G__'_8_8__F_U_N_C_T_I_O_N_S
The following pages contain a brief description of the easy
to use, yet powerful functions of PC LOG '88.
1.18 _A_D_D_/_C_H_A_N_G_E__E_N_T_R_I_E_S
Use this function to add QSO's to your log database or to
edit currently existing QSO entries, such as updating
entries as QSL cards are received.
1.19 _D_E_L_E_T_E__E_N_T_R_I_E_S
Use this function to delete an entry from your database.
1.20 _B_R_O_W_S_E__E_N_T_R_I_E_S
The browse function gives you the ability to scroll backward
and forward through the log file. The log entries will be
displayed sorted on one of the following keys:
* By call sign
* By date
* By city/state
* By country
Scrolling through the database is accomplished by
using the PgUp, PgDn, HOME, and END keys. The ESC
key will abort the process and return you to the menu.
1.21 _W_A_S__U_T_I_L_I_T_I_E_S
The WAS UTILITIES consist of the following:
* WAS STATISTICS
* UPDATE WAS FILE
* EDIT STATES
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 10
1.22 _W_A_S__S_T_A_T_I_S_T_I_C_S
Get a full screen view of your progress as you work toward
getting the WAS award.
1.23 _U_P_D_A_T_E__W_A_S__F_I_L_E
This function will automatically look at the entries in your
log file for which you have received QSL cards and will
update the WAS file accordingly.
1.24 _E_D_I_T__S_T_A_T_E_S
Use this function to add or delete states to the states
list.
1.25 _R_E_P_O_R_T_S
The following reports are available:
* PRINT LOG BY DATE
* PRINT LOG BY STATE
* PRINT LOG BY COUNTY
* PRINT LOG BY COUNTRY
* PRINT QSL LIST
1.26 _P_R_I_N_T__L_O_G__B_Y__D_A_T_E
This function gives you the ability to print part or all of
your log database by date range. The default for START DATE
is "01/01/80" and the default for END DATE is TODAY'S DATE.
1.27 _P_R_I_N_T__L_O_G__B_Y__S_T_A_T_E
Print your log file sorted by STATE.
1.28 _P_R_I_N_T__L_O_G__B_Y__C_O_U_N_T_Y
Print you log file sorted by COUNTY.
1.29 _P_R_I_N_T__L_O_G__B_Y__C_O_U_N_T_R_Y
Print your log file sorted by country.
1.30 _P_R_I_N_T__Q_S_L__L_I_S_T
Print a report containg all log entries that you have not
sent QSL cards for.
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 11
1.31 _S_Y_S_T_E_M__M_A_I_N_T_E_N_A_N_C_E
THE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MENU is accessed via MAIN MENU option
6. The following SYSTEM MAINTENANCE functions are
available:
1. REINDEX DATABASES
2. BACKUP DATA TO FLOPPIES
3. RESTORE DATA FROM FLOPPIES
4. PACK DATABASES
5. SET TIME ZONE
1.32 _R_E_I_N_D_E_X__D_A_T_A_B_A_S_E
Occasionally , you may find that the search routines are not
operating correctly. The most probable cause for this is a
damaged index file. This usually results from a crashed
program or illegally exiting PC LOG '88 by turning off your
PC without first exiting the program. If theis should
occur, you must reindex the files by selecting option 1 from
the SYSTEM MAINTENANCE menu. The reindexing function will
take a variable amount of time depending on the number of
records in the file.
1.33 _B_A_C_K_U_P__D_A_T_A__F_I_L_E_S
The SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Backup utility uses the DOS backup
command to backup all data base files and their associated
index files. Having backups on hand should you loose a data
file could mean the difference between a few minute restoral
time and several hours to key all your data files back in
manually. Always be sure and have enough FORMATTED
diskettes on hand.
1.34 _R_E_S_T_O_R_E__D_A_T_A__F_I_L_E_S
The RESTORE utility will restore ALL database files and
their associated index files from a particular backup set.
If you know you only need to restore one or two specific
data files use the DOS restore command outside of PC LOG
'88.
1.35 _E_D_I_T__S_Y_S_T_E_M__V_A_R_I_A_B_L_E_S
There are five system variables used in PC LOG '88. These
variables can be changedvia this menu function. The
following is a description of each one and what it does.
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PC LOG '88 USER GUIDE Page 12
1.36 _C_A_L_L
This is YOUR call sign as you want it to appear on REPORTS.
1.37 _C_O_M_P_R_E_S_S__P_R_I_N_T
This is the code that is used by PC LOG '88 to put your
printer into the COMPRESSED PRINT mode since all reports are
printed in 132 column format. If you are using a 132 column
printer use the code that resets your printer to normal
print (most use '18') for this selection.
1.38 _N_O_R_M_A_L__P_R_I_N_T
This is the code that returns your printer to normal mode.
1.39 _T_I_M_E__Z_O_N_E
The TIME ZONE variable is used to for conversions from local
time to GMT.
*** COPYRIGHT 1988 BROWNING WARE INC. ***
PC LOG '88 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PC LOG '88.......................................... 2
1.1 SHAREWARE..................................... 2
1.2 DISCLAIMER.................................... 2
1.3 SOFTWARE LICENSE.............................. 2
1.4 INTRODUCTION.................................. 4
1.5 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS......................... 4
1.6 PC KEYBOARDS.................................. 5
1.7 PRINT SCREEN.................................. 5
1.8 ENTERING FIELDS............................... 5
1.9 GETTING STARTED............................... 6
1.10 BACKUP PC LOG '88............................. 6
1.11 INSTALLING PC LOG '88......................... 6
1.12 HARD DISK INSTALLATION........................ 6
1.13 2 360K FLOPPY DRIVE INSTALLATION.............. 6
1.14 DOS SETUP..................................... 7
1.15 AUTOEXEC.BAT.................................. 7
1.16 RUNNING PC LOG '88............................ 9
1.17 PC LOG '88 FUNCTIONS.......................... 9
1.18 ADD/CHANGE ENTRIES............................ 9
1.19 DELETE ENTRIES................................ 9
1.20 BROWSE ENTRIES................................ 9
1.21 WAS UTILITIES................................. 9
1.22 WAS STATISTICS................................ 10
1.23 UPDATE WAS FILE............................... 10
1.24 EDIT STATES................................... 10
1.25 REPORTS....................................... 10
1.26 PRINT LOG BY DATE............................. 10
1.27 PRINT LOG BY STATE............................ 10
1.28 PRINT LOG BY COUNTY........................... 10
1.29 PRINT LOG BY COUNTRY.......................... 10
1.30 PRINT QSL LIST................................ 10
1.31 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE............................ 11
1.32 REINDEX DATABASE.............................. 11
1.33 BACKUP DATA FILES............................. 11
1.34 RESTORE DATA FILES............................ 11
1.35 EDIT SYSTEM VARIABLES......................... 11
1.36 CALL.......................................... 12
1.37 COMPRESS PRINT................................ 12
1.38 NORMAL PRINT.................................. 12
1.39 TIME ZONE..................................... 12
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