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╔═════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ X P L O G ║
║ ║
║ Version 2.37 ║
║ ║
║ 22 Nov 1993 ║
║ ║
║ by ║
║ ║
║ Larry Winslow - W0NFU ║
║ 1520 E. Verlea ║
║ Tempe, Arizona ║
║ 85282 ║
║ (602) 894-6112 ║
║ ║
╚═════════════════════════╝
Copyright (c) 1993
Larry Winslow
1520 E. Verlea Dr.
Tempe, Az. 85282
SAM is a trademark of RT Systems.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
XPCOM is a trademark of XP Software Products.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Software startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Antenna heading calculations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alternate software startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Browse Log Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Add Log Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Print Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Labels Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recover Deleted QSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance of File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Screen Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
QSL functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contest Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headings - antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Browse log file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Call browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Date browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Call browse screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Date browse prompt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Date browse screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Delete record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
otherwise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Add log data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Print Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
"First QSO" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Output definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Label(s) Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Label information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Recover deleted QSO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Screen Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Restore to original colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Save color changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
QSL functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Update QSL information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Waiting QSL list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Requesting QSL list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Headings - Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
via Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
via TSR - XPLOGTSR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
XPLOGTSR installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
XPLOGTSR removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
XPLOGTSR activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Contest logging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contest selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sweepstakes Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sweepstakes option menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mode selection screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Band selection screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
CW operation feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Logging screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
End of contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Merging into log file . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Deleting contest log files. . . . . . . . . . . 50
Generated reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Field Day Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Logging screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deletable files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Radio Interface for CW contest operation . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Registration form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
╔════════════╗
║Introduction║
╚════════════╝
Yes, there are hundreds of logging programs available for the
amateur radio. So what is special about XPLOG that sets it apart
from all those other programs?
First, it was written as auxiliary software to XPCOM and that's
where the software gets its name - XPcom and LOG from its function.
If you aren't operating any of the digital modes but want an easy
to use, fast and flexible logging software, XPLOG will work
separately from XPCOM with absolutely no loss of functionality.
If you don't know what XPCOM is, you should if you are operating
any digital communications modes such as Amtor, Pactor, Packet,
etc. It is the best software available for the user. I was going to
write my own software when I discovered that a local ham, KF7XP,
was in the late stages of developing XPCOM. I "volunteered" to be
a beta tester of his software and have never regretted it. I have
tried much of the software around and have found XPCOM to be the
easiest to use and also the most versatile. After several days of
using an early development version of XPCOM, I realized that
software did not yet exist to support the logging information which
XPCOM was collecting so I volunteered once again, but this time to
write such software. Thus XPLOG was born.
The feedback from some users of XPCOM to its developer has
indicated that there is an interest in XPLOG separate from XPCOM.
Thus I was encouraged to release XPLOG as a separate package for
distribution via shareware.
This software provides a complete log book substitute allowing the
user to enter all contact information, edit that information,
control the issuing and receiving of QSL cards, printing a hard
copy log book, specialized logging for contest operation and
printing of labels for the mailing of QSL cards.
One of the main goals in the development of XPLOG has been to make
the software extremely easy to use and fast. That goal was reached.
XPLOG is so easy to use and so logical in behavior that this manual
will quickly be relegated to the shelf.
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┌────────┐
│Features│
└────────┘
Among the many features of XPLOG are included:
* Ease of use via clear and concise menus.
* Fast access of logging information via high-speed index.
* Automatic date and time logging with conversion to UTC.
This can be overridden by the user.
* Easy editing and entering of log records with extensive
prompting for the user.
* Easy locating of log records by call or date with a scrolling
browse function.
* Extensive use of overlays minimizing memory requirements.
* Recovery of logically deleted log file entries.
* Support of contest operation including sending of CW when
operating a contest in that mode.
* Management of QSL requests and delivery including the
printing of labels.
* Utilizes SAM(tm) database if present.
* Antenna heading calculations for over 4300 world wide
locations.
* TSR facility available for immediate viewing of antenna
heading information.
* Use of mouse if present.
The software was written with a constant goal of ease of use. As
such, you will quickly find that you really don't need this manual.
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╔══════════╗
║Disclaimer║
╚══════════╝
The author claims no responsibility for any damage to your computer
or radio equipment caused by the use or misuse of this product.
This software has been extensively tested by many amateur radio
operators. It has not caused any damage to either computers or
radio equipment. If anything adverse should happen, the developer
will not accept any responsibility for any losses incurred, either
directly or indirectly, by the use of this product. The author
reserves the right to make modifications at any time. Prices are
subject to change without notice.
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╔════════════╗
║Registration║
╚════════════╝
L I C E N S E I N F O R M A T I O N
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Larry W. Winslow
All Rights Reserved.
PLEASE! Show your support for Shareware by registering the
software you use. Thank you!
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Trial Use License
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XPLOG is NOT public domain software. It is Copyrighted (c) 1993 by
Larry Winslow. All rights are reserved.
This software and accompanying documentation are protected by
United States Copyright law and also by International Treaty
provisions. Any use of this software in violation of Copyright law
or the terms of this limited license will be prosecuted to the
best of my ability.
I, Larry Winslow - W0NFU, hereby grant you a limited license to use
this software for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed
sixty (60) days. If you intend to continue using this software
(and/or its documentation) after the sixty (60) day evaluation
period, you MUST make a registration payment to Larry Winslow.
Using this software after the sixty (60) day evaluation period,
without registering the software is a violation of the terms of
this limited license and functionality will be severely restricted.
However, it will be sufficient to support XPCOM by XP Software
Products.
Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
software except as provided in this agreement. Any such
unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic
termination of this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Larry
Winslow.
You are free to distribute XPLOG via any means you find
appropriate. However, you must distribute this software in its
complete form. Additionally, you may not receive any financial
compensation for XPLOG other than the cost of the distribution
media and any possible mailing not to exceed ten (10) dollars.
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that you use XPLOG you will see the following two screens notifying
you that you have not registered and when your trail usage will
expire.
╔═[ User registration ]════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ Thanks for using XPLOG. You have unlimited privileges until ║
║ ║
║ 09-25-1993 ║
║ ║
║ at which time your trial period testing of XPLOG will expire. ║
║ ║
║ After your trial period has expired, you will no longer be able to ║
║ use the log entry add, QSL, log print, label print, and contest functions. ║
║ ║
║ To continue having full functionality of XPLOG, you must register ║
║ your usage of XPLOG. This is accomplished by submitting $20 to: ║
║ ║
║ Larry Winslow - W0NFU ║
║ 1520 E. Verlea ║
║ Tempe, Az. 85282 ║
║ (602) 894-6112 ║
║ ║
║ Please include your 'root' callsign' as it will be used to generate ║
║ a unique registration number for you. ║
║ ║
║ press any key to continue or wait 15 seconds ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
╔═[ User registration ]════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ When you have registered XPLOG, you will be provide with a five ║
║ registration number. After receiving your number, launching XPLOG with ║
║ ║
║ XPLOG /R nnnnn ║
║ ║
║ will register you as a valid user of XPLOG and these two screens will ║
║ no longer greet you each time that you use XPLOG. ║
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║ press any key to continue or wait 15 seconds ║
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╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Please note the date in the first screen - that is when your
unlimited usage of XPLOG will terminate. When that date expires,
your usage of XPLOG will be restricted. You will loose the ability
to add records to the log-file via XPLOG, print the log data,
generate labels, contest operation and manage QSLs.
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When you register this software, you will receive the following
benefits:
(1) improvements will be made as quickly as possible,
(2) problems with be resolved immediately, and
(3) the above 2 screens will no longer be shown when you
start the software.
(4) a formatted copy of the documentation file printed on a
laser printer for high quality.
The form for registration can be found at the end of this document.
When your registration is received, you'll be provided with a five
digit registration number. To complete the registration process,
start XPLOG as follows:
XPLOG /Rnnnnn
[where nnnnn is your registration number]
If you are using XPLOG in conjunction with XPCOM, you will have to
perform the registration external to XPCOM as it will not pass the
registration number to XPLOG.
Note: that if you should obtain new versions of XPLOG, you can use
the same registration number. Also, if you change your callsign,
notify the developer of this software and you will be provided with
the new registration number free of charge. If you wanted a laser
quality copy of this documentation, please send a self-addressed
stamped 9 x 12 envelope with sufficient postage for a 70 page
manual.
The documentation will be included with any new release, however,
there is a possibility that the page numbers in the Table of
Contents and Index may be not be exact. This is caused by a
limitation of Word Perfect 5.1 when creating a DOS file.
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╔═══════════════════╗
║System requirements║
╚═══════════════════╝
Hardware requirements:
* IBM PC or clone - 8088, 8086, 80286, 80386 or 80486. The
software should also function properly with the Pentium
microprocessor.
* 256k of memory. If additional memory is available and if it
can be configured as disk-cache, performance will be
significantly improved.
* Monochrome, EGA or VGA display.
* Microsoft compatible mouse (optional).
* Proper RS-232 cabling if optional contest CW operation feature
is used.
* At least 2mb of disk space for the software and log file.
Software requirements:
* MS-DOS Version 2.0 or later.
* MS-Windows 3.1 - although the software was written for
execution using solely MS-DOS, many are now using it in
conjunction with Windows version 3.1.
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╔════════════╗
║Packing List║
╚════════════╝
The following list of files should be included when you received
XPLOG. If there any are missing, please check with the source from
which you received XPLOG. If that fails, you can send a floppy (any
density from 360kb to 1.44mb) to the developer in a self-address-
stamped-envelope, and you will be shipped the latest version of the
software complete.
* XPLOG.EXE = this is the program which starts the software
running. It also includes the overlay manager.
* XPLOGGER.EXE = overlay which presents the main menu and
include some functions.
* XPLOGPRT.EXE = overlay which produces a log report.
* XPLOGLBL.EXE = overlay which generates labels for mailing.
* XPLOGQSL.EXE = overlay which is the QSL manager.
* XPLOGREC.EXE = overlay which performs the recovery of
logically deleted log file entries.
* XPLOGMNT.EXE = overlay which purges deleted log file entries
from the log file database.
* XPLOGADD.EXE = overlay which adds an entry to the log file.
* XPLOGCON.EXE = overlay which asks user which contest.
* XPLOGSS.EXE = overlay is the specialized logging function for
the Sweepstakes contest.
* XPLOGSSP.EXE = overlay is executed when the you have
indicated that the Sweepstakes contest has ended. It produces
a log report, summary report, and dup-sheets for submission to
the ARRL.
* XPLOGSS.CW = sample file of CW text to be sent during the
Sweepstakes contest via hot-key.
* XPLOGFD.EXE = overlay which provides the specialized logging
function for the Field Day contest.
* XPLOGFDP.EXE = overlay executed when the you have indicated
that Field Day has ended. It produces a log report, summary
report, and dup-sheets.
* XPLOGFD.CW = sample file of CW text to be sent during the
Field Day contest via hot-key activation.
* XPLOGANT.EXE = overlay which allows you to quickly find
antenna headings for over 4300 world-wide locations.
* XPLOGHED.EXE = overlay which calculates your antenna headings
if desired. If desired, this file may be removed from your
disk after it has performed its function. It is suggested that
a backup copy be kept for possible future use.
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* BEAMHEAD.DAT = coordinates for over 4300 locations around the
world. Used to generate antenna headings if desired.
* LOAD.EXE = program to convert from the old XPLOG.NDX method of
accessing the database to the new XPLOG.IDX method. This file
can be released after it has done the conversion along with
the old XPLOG.NDX file once you are satisfied that is
functioning properly. If you are an XPCOM user, it will
automatically run this program for you.
* XPLOG1ST.EXE = overlay which will generate you an initial
XPLOG.DAT file (with 2 entries - the developers of XPCOM and
XPLOG). You can release this file after the process is done.
* XPLOGTSR.EXE = version of XPLOGANT which can be executed as a
TSR. It is not an overlay of XPLOG.
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╔════════════╗
║Installation║
╚════════════╝
The installation of XPLOG is very simple. You must copy all of the
files into the directory of his choice. Note that when used as
auxiliary software to XPCOM, this directory should be XPCOM.
The first time that you start the software, it will prompt for the
your call and also for the offset value to Universal Coordinated
Time (UTC). Once entered, this information will be permanently
saved and the you will not be asked again. Should you find that you
have entered the wrong data or have moved, you can re-enter this
information by pressing Alt-P when the main menu is on the screen.
If you have disk-cache capability, the performance of XPLOG will be
significantly improved. This is due to the high overlaying which
XPLOG uses and having disk-cache will frequently eliminate any
physical disk activity. Note - this is not mandatory as the
software will function properly without disk-cache - a little
slower.
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╔════════════════╗
║Software startup║
╚════════════════╝
XPLOG is launched by executing the program XPLOG.EXE. Once the
software is executing, it requires that you enter 2 items of
information about yourself - but only 1 time.
First, you must enter your callsign. This is used to personalize
reports such as the printing of a hardcopy log file for you. And
then you will be asked to enter the "offset" value between UTC and
your time zone. In the case of Mountain Standard Time, that value
is 7 which means that the software must add 7 to local time to get
the proper value for UTC. The following table will help out those
located in the USA.
TimeZone Offset
EST 5
EDT 4
CST 6
CDT 5
MST 7
MDT 6
PST 8
PDT 7
To enter this information, the software will prompt you with the
following (note that the first prompt has been fulfilled with the
developer's call as the second prompt isn't shown until the first
is done).
Please enter your root call
For example: W0NFU/KH6 would be W0NFU
W0NFU
Enter your time zone difference from UTC
(for example, MST is 7)
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Do you want beam headings?
If you change something such as your call due to upgrading or the
time zone offset because you have moved, you can change these
parameters by pressing ALP-P at the main menu. Once entered these
parameters are saved by the software.
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┌────────────────────────────┐
│Antenna heading calculations│
└────────────────────────────┘
The software will next ask if you want antenna headings calculated
for your use. If you respond yes, the software will next ask if you
want to produce a formatted listing of the values calculated. If
you respond "Y" here, the software will generate you a formatted
listing of the antenna headings it calculates for your location.
The data contained includes callsign prefix, antenna headings -
both short path and reverse, and distance in miles and kilometers.
A suggested use of the listing might to bind the it in an
appropriate manner and located it next to your radio equipment. Of
course, the software will also provide you with the same
information on your monitor on demand.
╔═[ Calculating beam headings ]════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ Do you want hard copy print out of headings ? ║
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╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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your coordinates. If you don't know the proper values, you might be
able to get them from another ham in your location or you can call
your local airport.
The software needs to know your latitude and longitude to calculate
the antenna headings for you. The following two screens are
prompting you for that information.
NOTE: YOU MUST ENTER YOUR VALUES AS DEGREES AND MINUTES for the
software to function properly.
╔═[ Calculating beam headings ]════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ Enter your latitude (this is the North/South value ║
║ format is degree,minutes ║
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║ Note: south values are negative ║
║ ║
║ Enter degrees 33 ║
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║ Enter minutes 25 ║
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╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
╔═[ Calculating beam headings ]════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
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║ Enter your longitude value ║
║ format is degree,minutes ║
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║ Note: east values are negative ║
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║ Enter degrees 112 ║
║ ║
║ Enter minutes 1 ║
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╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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Once you have provided both the latitude and longitude, the
software will do the actual antenna calculations. While it is doing
this, the information will be shown on the screen. This is
primarily so that the you know that something is happening.
Depending on the speed of your computer, this information can
almost be a blur.
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╔══════════════════════════╗
║Alternate software startup║
╚══════════════════════════╝
There is another method of launching the software and includes the
use of a parameter. It is intended to be used once you have log
information accumulated. If you want to look at the log entries
relating to a specific callsign, in reverse order - last contact to
first contact, then start the software as:
xplog -callsign
The software will show you all of the records for "callsign" that
it can find. You can interrupt this at any time by pressing the
<esc> key which will cause the software to terminate.
For those of you who are using XPLOG as an extension to XPCOM, this
is the functionality realized when you press the ALT-U keys.
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╔═════════╗
║Main Menu║
╚═════════╝
Once you have the software running, it will present you with a menu
of functions which are available.
Note that some of the screens use high-lighting to emphasize
something. Unfortunately, there is no way of including that in this
documentation. When you encounter it, it will be obvious as to what
is being done for you.
And, finally, the menu examples shown throughout this document are
what you will experience if you do not have a mouse on your system.
If you do have a mouse, the prompts will automatically be adjusted
to indicate both mouse and keyboard responses.
╔═[ Main menu ]══════════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]╗
║ ║
║ XPLOG Ham Log Utility - Version 2.32 (4 Nov. 93) ║
║ by W0NFU - Larry Winslow ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Browse log data [Edit & Delete] Add log data ║
║ ║
║ Print log Label(s) print ║
║ ║
║ Recover deleted QSO Maintenance of file ║
║ ║
║ Screen colors QSL functions ║
║ ║
║ Contest logging Headings - antenna ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> -> Quit ║
║ Select choice by entering first character ║
╚══════════════════════════════[ 230 records ]═════════════════════════════════╝
Please note that the above representation of the main menu is for
the full version of XPLOG. If you do not have the full version,
which is the situation if you obtained XPLOG along with XPCOM, some
items will not be on the screen.
If you find a brief announcement at the bottom of the menu, this
indicates that you do not have a complete version of XPLOG. The
software will function within the limits of this reduced
functionality. If you desire a complete copy of XPLOG, check on
your local BBS systems, or call the XPCOM developer's BBS at (602)-
898-1058 where you can obtain the latest version.
At the bottom of this screen, in square brackets, is the number of
records currently in your log file.
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┌───────────────┐
│Browse Log Data│
└───────────────┘
This allows you to browse through your log file by either callsign
order or by the date of contact. Once you locate an entry of
interest, you can then view the entire record, then edit it or
delete it if you desire.
┌──────────────┐
│Add Log Record│
└──────────────┘
This is used to log a new contact. Some of the fields are prefilled
for your convenience but you can change them to anything you which
- as long as the software has determined that the data is valid.
┌─────────┐
│Print Log│
└─────────┘
This allows you to print (either directly to your printer or to a
file for later printing) your log information. You will be prompted
for what you want to do.
┌────────────┐
│Labels Print│
└────────────┘
With this selection, you can print labels for mailing of QSL cards
or other correspondence. If you have the SAM(tm) database installed
on your computer, the information, such as address and zip code,
will be obtained from SAM. You can override that information.
┌───────────────────┐
│Recover Deleted QSO│
└───────────────────┘
If you delete a log record from the log file, this option allows
you to recover that record. This option is available until you
select the Maintenance of File option described next.
┌───────────────────┐
│Maintenance of File│
└───────────────────┘
If you have deleted one or more log records from the database, this
option will permanently remove the records.
┌─────────────┐
│Screen Colors│
└─────────────┘
You can use this to select the colors which you are more
comfortable with. If the XPLOG is being used in conjunction with
XPLOG, it will automatically detect any color adjustments made
within XPCOM and continue to use them.
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┌─────────────┐
│QSL functions│
└─────────────┘
The software maintains several flags for each log record which
indicates requests for QSL cards and/or their exchange and this
option allows you to change the values of the flags plus list those
entries which are unfulfilled.
┌───────────────┐
│Contest Logging│
└───────────────┘
The software provides specialized logging for Sweepstakes and Field
Day (at this time) which eases the contest operation. After the
contest, you can print hard copy log reports, any other reports
required for the contest, and merge the log records into the
"normal" logging database. Also, if you are operating CW in the
contest, the software can have the software key your rig using text
which you define. The interface between your computer and the rig
is extremely simple and very reliable and is located at the end of
this manual.
┌──────────────────┐
│Headings - antenna│
└──────────────────┘
This provides you with a quick method of determining what direction
to rotate your antenna for maximum performance. Currently over 4300
locations are supported world wide.
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╔═══════════════╗
║Browse log file║
╚═══════════════╝
When you select this option, the software will present the
following menu:
╔═[ Browse ]════════════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Browse mode selection ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Call browse ║
║ ║
║ Date browse ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select by entering first character ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
The options available are:
┌───────────┐
│Call browse│
└───────────┘
This allows you to browse through the log file in callsign order.
There are several options which will aid you in locating a record
of interest.
┌───────────┐
│Date browse│
└───────────┘
And you can also browse through the file in the order in which the
entries were made - that's in date order.
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┌──────────────────┐
│Call browse screen│
└──────────────────┘
╔═[ Browse by call ]════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ AA0N 10/18/92 06:49 7072.85 Amtor ║
║ AA0N 03/30/93 07:29 7067.21 Pactor ║
║ AA0N 03/30/93 08:11 Pactor ║
║ AA0N 03/30/93 08:14 Pactor ║
║ AA0N 03/30/93 08:16 >>DEL<< Pactor ║
║ AA6DF 02/06/93 22:09 14073.24 Amtor ║
║ AA6OK 03/10/93 07:08 7078.00 Pactor ║
║ AA6RP 09/21/92 01:01 14075.87 Amtor ║
║ AA6RP 09/25/92 02:02 14073.03 Amtor ║
║ AA7PA 11/21/92 18:12 Amtor ║
║ AA9AI 03/17/93 06:22 7071.97 SelFec ║
║ AA9AI 03/17/93 06:32 Pactor Now on Pactor - ARQ failed. ║
║ AA9AI 04/22/93 07:08 7074.80 Pactor Now on Pactor - ARQ failed. ║
║ AA9AI 04/22/93 07:08 7074.80 Pactor Now on Pactor - ARQ failed. ║
║ AB4EZ 02/20/93 04:58 7069.77 Amtor ║
║ AB6KO 11/20/92 04:39 7072.94 Amtor ║
║ AD8B 08/03/92 00:29 14079.30 Amtor Great 1.5 Hour Contact ║
║ AG7C 12/13/92 00:47 14077.51 Amtor ║
║ AH6KM 11/05/92 07:26 3624.88 Amtor ║
║ AH6KM 11/18/92 07:10 3623.72 Amtor "I'll be back" -- link drop ║
║ AH6KM 11/18/92 22:03 14071.86 Amtor ║
║ AH6KM 11/28/92 22:03 14071.86 Amtor ║
║ CX5BW 10/17/92 03:51 14077.95 Amtor ║
╚═════════════[ Call, PgUp, PgDn, Up, Dn, <Esc>, <Enter> to view ]═════════════╝
The fields shown from the log file are: the callsign, date and time
of the contact, the frequency, mode, and 30 characters of the
comment field. If the frequency area contains " >> DEL <<", that
indicates that you have logically deleted the entry and it will
continue to be shown on the browse screen until you select the
Maintenance function on the Main Menu.
You can speed up the locating of a record of interest by using the
options bracketed at the bottom of the screen:
Call - you can enter the callsign you wish to locate. As you
enter character the screen will change to position you as
close as possible to what you have entered. You can use the
<backspace> key to eliminate the last character entered.
PgUp, PgDn, Up, Dn - are the cursor movement keys and can be
used where you feel appropriate.
Esc - if you press the <Esc> key, you will exit back to the
main menu.
Enter - pressing <Enter> will cause the entire log record to
be shown to you. You can then edit or delete the entry as you
wish - see the screen presentation below.
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┌──────────────────┐
│Date browse prompt│
└──────────────────┘
If you select to browse through the log file by date, the software
will prompt you for a starting date with the following screen:
╔═[ Browse by date ]════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Enter date to be found [mm/dd/yy] ║
║ ║
║ 00/00/00 <enter> = all entries by date ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
You can now enter the date you want to start browsing with. You do
not have to enter the "/" characters as the software will provide
them for you.
If you press enter with entering no data, the browsing will start
with the oldest record in your log file.
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┌──────────────────┐
│Date browse screen│
└──────────────────┘
After you respond with the starting date, the software will locate
the first record equal to or greater than the date you specified.
The following screen will be show:
╔═[ Browse by date ]════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ WT9S 05/10/93 00:12 14075.10 Pactor ║
║ VK4GP 05/10/93 07:22 14075.93 Pactor ║
║ W7AKA 05/29/93 05:46 3567.89 CW ║
║ K2ILH 05/29/93 19:12 14077.89 Pactor ║
║ K2ILH 05/29/93 19:22 Pactor ║
║ N5PSI 05/29/93 21:14 Pactor ║
║ N1CL 05/30/93 03:35 7077.55 Pactor ║
║ N1CL 05/30/93 04:21 7077.53 Pactor ║
║ KB7OMU 05/31/93 03:48 14075.91 Pactor ║
║ VK2GQC 06/01/93 06:57 Pactor ║
║ KB7OWW 06/01/93 07:26 7070.68 Amtor ║
║ VK2DNJ 06/02/93 07:08 14072.52 Amtor ║
║ WZ7E 06/03/93 03:15 14075.56 Pactor ║
║ WZ7E 06/04/93 02:52 14075.66 Pactor Can't link in ARQ ║
║ N9DYI 06/04/93 03:17 Pactor ║
║ N9DYI 06/04/93 03:37 Pactor ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚═════[ PgUp, PgDn, Up, Dn, <Esc> to exit browse, <Enter> to view ]════════════╝
This screen contains exactly the same information as the call
browse screen but this time it is in order by date and not call.
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╔═══════════════════╗
║Contact information║
╚═══════════════════╝
╔═[ Contact information ]═══════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ Call: K7BOY ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Name: Larry Qth: Kennewick, Washington ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Date: 03/10/93 Time: 07:41 UTC Frequency: 14073.88 ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ RST sent: 599 RST rcvd: 599 Mode: Pactor ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ QSL: ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Comment: ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Delete or Edit this record ║
║ ║
║ Select choice by entering first character ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
This example shows what the presentation of a log entry looks like.
If the "Mode: Pactor" had been Amtor, then the screen would have
included the Selcal for the entry (in this case, it would have been
KBOY).
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┌───────┐
│OPTIONS│
└───────┘
At this point you can: (1) press the <Enter> key to continue
browsing, (2) press <d> to delete the record - the software will
ask for confirmation before deleting a record, or (3) press <e> to
edit the record.
┌────┐
│Edit│
└────┘
If you press the <e> key, the software will step you through the
fields of the screen which can be modified. The field editing
capability is PC standard, for example, the <End> key will place
the cursor to the end of the field, or the <Insert> key will allow
text insertion at the location of the cursor.
As you progress through the fields of the screen, the software will
prompt you as to the valid entries. Also, you can press <Esc> to go
back to a previous field. Once you have completed the last field,
the software will prompt if you want to re-save the record as you
have changed it. If you press <y>, then the log entry is written
back to the database as modified.
┌─────────────┐
│Delete record│
└─────────────┘
If you press the <d> key, this indicates that you wish to
"logically" delete this entry from the log file database. Before
the record is actually deleted, the software will ask you to
confirm that you wish to delete the record - a safety valve, if you
will. If you delete a record in error, you can use the "Recover
QSO" function on the Main Menu to correct your error. You can not
delete a record which has any QSL flags set. Clear any flags with
the Qsl function selected on the Main Menu then return to this
option.
┌─────────┐
│otherwise│
└─────────┘
If you press the <Enter> key, you will be returned to the browse
screen which you were using.
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╔════════════╗
║Add log data║
╚════════════╝
The "Add log data" function is where you enter new information
about a contact into the database. Note that if you are using
XPCOM, it will automatically perform this for you. But, if your not
using XPCOM, then this is the function that you need.
As you progress through the entering of the log data, the fields
will be high-lighted for you. if a field is required, that fact is
stated at the bottom of the screen and format prompts are provided
whenever possible.
╔═[ Add QSO ]═══════════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ Call: ║
║ ║
║ Name: Qth: ║
║ ║
║ Date: / / Time: : UTC Frequency: ║
║ ║
║ RST sent: RST rcvd: Mode: Selcal: ║
║ ║
║ QSL: ║
║ ║
║ Comment: ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Entry required ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Once you have entered the call, and assuming you have elected to
have the antenna headings feature, the software will first attempt
to locate the previous contact with that callsign. If found, the
name and Qth field will be filled with information from that
record. If you haven't worked the station before, and if you have
the SAM(tm) database available, the software will then attempt to
locate the callsign and fill in the name and Qth fields with that
information. Then you will you will be presented with the following
screen. The software will use the entered callsign and attempt to
locate the proper antenna heading information. You should can use
the, PgUP, PgDn, Up-arrow and Down-arrow keys to scroll to the
correct entry.
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╔═[ Add QSO ]═══════════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ Call: W0NFU ║
║ ║
║ Name: Larry Qth: Tempe, Az ║
╠═════Prefix══Location══════════════════════Fwd═Rev═══Miles═══Kilometers═══════╣
║ W0 Co/Arvada 39 219 585 941 ║
║ W0 Co/Aurora 40 220 589 948 ║
║ W0 Co/Boulder 37 217 588 947 ║
║ W0 Co/Colorado Springs 45 225 548 882 ║
║ W0 Co/Denver 40 220 585 942 ║
║ W0 Co/Englewood 40 220 581 934 ║
║ W0 Co/Fort Collins 36 216 625 1005 ║
║ W0 Co/Grand Junction 25 205 434 699 ║
║ W0 Co/Greeley 38 218 630 1013 ║
║ W0 Co/Lakewood 39 219 582 936 ║
║ W0 Co/Pueblo 49 229 533 858 ║
║ W0 Co/Thornton 39 219 592 952 ║
║ W0 Co/Westminster 39 219 588 946 ║
║ W0 Ia/Ames 54 234 1164 1873 ║
║ W0 Ia/Bettendorf 58 238 1301 2093 ║
║ W0 Ia/Burlington 60 240 1249 2010 ║
║ W0 Ia/Cedar Falls 54 234 1232 1983 ║
║ W0 Ia/Cedar Rapids 56 236 1255 2019 ║
║ W0 Ia/Clinton 58 238 1323 2128 ║
╚════════════[ Antenna heading(s) - press <Enter> when finished ]══════[ ]══╝
Once you have located the appropriate entry in the antenna headings
information, press <Enter>. The following screen will be shown to
you and you can then proceed with the entering of the QSO
information.
╔═[ Add QSO ]════════════════════════════════════════════════════════[ W0NFU ]═╗
║ Call: W0NFU ║
║ ║
║ Name: Larry Qth: ║
║ ║
║ Date: / / Time: : UTC Frequency: ║
║ ║
║ RST sent: RST rcvd: Mode: Amtor Selcal: ║
║ ║
║ QSL: ║
║ ║
║ Comment: ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╠═════Prefix══Location══════════════════════Fwd═Rev═══Miles═══Kilometers═══════╣
║ W0 Co/Arvada 39 219 585 941 ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Notice that the antenna heading information that you selected is
moved to the bottom of the screen for your convenience.
The entries are straight forward with two aids, for the date and
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time, to ease things for you.
The software will provide you with prompts about the size and/or
content of the various fields. It will also warn you with an alarm
when you have failed to enter something properly.
The Call, date, time, and mode fields are required and you will be
warned if you fail to enter data.
The Name and Qth fields can be entered in any case and the software
will automatically convert it to proper case for you.
The date and time fields will be pre-filled with the current values
(this is why the TimeZone offset is required at installation time).
The comment field is made up of two 50 character lines.
If you enter Amtor for the mode of operation, you will be prompted
to enter the Selcal for the person. The software does not check if
the data you enter is valid.
You can press the <Esc> at any time to back up one field on the
screen.
Press <Enter> after having entered data into each field.
The software supports the usual PC standard methods of editing,
such as Del, Insert, backspace, etc.
---------------
When you have entered data into all of the fields, the software
will prompt you to confirm that you want to enter the record into
the log file database. If you respond no, the software will clear
the screen and allow you to add another log entry, otherwise the
record is added and the screen is cleared for another entry.
Because the log file is maintained with 2 different keys, one
sorted by callsign and the other by date, there may be a brief
pause while the software re-orders your log file depending upon the
performance of your computer.
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╔═════════╗
║Print Log║
╚═════════╝
Print log will generate a log book type report for your log entries
and it can either direct the report directly to your printer or to
a file for later printing.
╔═[ Print log book ]════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ All print ║
║ ║
║ Find first QSO ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select choice by entering first character ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> to cancel ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
At this point you can either (1) print the entire log or (2)
specify the first QSO that you want to start the printing with. The
second option is intended to allow you to produce printed output
after a previous occasion without having to print all that was done
before.
Because only the second option requires any specific action by you,
it will be explained further. Once the you have selected the "first
QSO", this screen will be presented to you once more but other
prompts will be made for additional responses.
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┌───────────┐
│"First QSO"│
└───────────┘
This screen is shown so that you can select the date at which the
printing of the log book is to begin.
╔═[ Browse by date ]════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Enter date to be found [mm/dd/yy] ║
║ ║
║ 00/00/00 <enter> = all entries by date ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Note that if you enter nothing and just press the <enter> key, the
log book will be printed from the beginning of your log file and
this is identical to the "all" option of the previous screen.
The data to be entered is in MM/DD/YY format.
After you have pressed the <enter> key, a screen will be shown to
you which is identical to the "date browse" and the same capability
is present for moving around the log file. Because this was covered
earlier, it will not repeated it here.
When you have located the log entry which is where you want to
start the printing of the log book, press <enter>.
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┌─────────────────┐
│Output definition│
└─────────────────┘
Now back to the screen which started this process. Now you have to
define where you want to output directed to. You can either specify
your printer by entering "P" or to a file by responding "F". All
other keystrokes are ignored except for <Esc> which will cancel the
print function and return you to the main menu.
If you choose the file option, the output will be to a file with a
name of "XPLOG.PRT". If that file already exists, you can "E"rase
it or "A"ppend to it. Note that the following screen doesn't show
this but you'll recognize it when it comes up.
╔═[ Print log book ]════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ All print ║
║ ║
║ Find first QSO ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select choice by entering first character ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Printer output or file [P/F] ║
║ ║
║ Enter file name [XPLOG.PRT] ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> to cancel ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Once the log book has been printed, the software will return to the
Main Menu.
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╔══════════════╗
║Label(s) Print║
╚══════════════╝
This function will generate mailing labels for you to ease the
producing of QSL cards.
If you have the SAM(tm) database installed, the software will
detect this and attempt to pre-fill the information for you. In the
below screens, SAM was present and you can see its impact.
╔═[ Labels print ]══════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ Print mailing labels on 1 wide - 8 line labels ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ All print ║
║ ║
║ Call print ║
║ ║
║ Date print ║
║ ║
║ QSL requests ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> to exit ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select choice by entering first character ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Note that the software assumes 1 wide, 8 line labels.
You can select the method of generating labels as "A"ll, "C"all,
"D"ate, or "Q"SL. Rather than repeat previous shown screens, you
will be shown the prompt screen for the information to be put on
the label.
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┌─────────────────┐
│Label information│
└─────────────────┘
The following screen shows the prompts from the software for the
information to be included on the mailing label. In the case of
this entry, the information has been already filled in because I
have the SAM database installed.
╔═[ Label info ]════════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ Name-call: David Von Dielingen - N0XYZ___ ║
║ ║
║ Addr line 1: 19 Strafford Dr ║
║ ║
║ Addr line 2: ║
║ ║
║ City, St.: Saint Peters, Mo ║
║ ║
║ Zip code: 63376 ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╟────────────────────────────[ Log information ]───────────────────────────────╢
║ ║
║Log name: Dave Call: N0XYZ Log QTH: St. Peter, Missouri ║
║Freq: 14079.30 Date: 08/03/92 Time: 00:29 UTC Mode: Amtor ║
║TxRst: 599 RxRst: 599 ║
║ ║
╚═════════════════[ Press any function key to use log data ]═══════════════════╝
At the bottom of the screen is the information contained in the log
file which you can use to complete the QSL card.
YOU MUST at least enter line 1 of the address.
When you are finished with the entry, press the <enter> key and the
software will continue to the next log record which satisfies your
method of generating labels.
When you have finished, press the <Esc> key and you will be
returned to the Main Menu.
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╔═══════════════════╗
║Recover deleted QSO║
╚═══════════════════╝
If you delete a log book entry in error, this function will allow
you to recover that record.
A word of warning is appropriate. This function will only work if
you have not done the "Maintenance" as one of its function is to
physically delete logically deleted record(s) from the log book
file.
╔═[ Recover deleted QSO ]═══════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Enter call of QSO to be recovered: K7BOY_____ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> to cancel ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Enter the callsign of the log book entry which you wish to un-
delete. The software will then locate and show any entries which
have been marked as "logically" deleted and ask if you want to
recover the record.
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╔═[ Recover deleted QSO ]═══════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ Call: K7BOY ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Name: Larry Qth: Kennewick, Washington ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Date: 03/10/93 Time: 07:41 UTC Frequency: 14073.88 ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ RST sent: 599 RST rcvd: 599 Mode: ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ QSL: ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Comment: ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Recover this record - [y/N] ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> to cancel ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
If you respond yes (the default is "no") the record is recovered
and once again becomes part of your log file.
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╔═════════════╗
║Screen Colors║
╚═════════════╝
This function allows you to specify the colors with which you are
most comfortable and which will make the software most useful for
you.
╔═[ Color modification ]════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ Normal text ║
║ ║
║ Hi-lighted text ║
║ ║
║ Lo-lighted text ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ F1 = Change foreground color of normal text ║
║ ║
║ F2 = Change background color ║
║ ║
║ F3 = Change border color ║
║ ║
║ F4 = Change hi-light background color ║
║ ║
║ F5 = Change lo-light color ║
║ ║
║ F6 = Change menu-name, call, clock color ║
║ ║
║ <enter> to save changes ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> to restore to original colors ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
┌───────────────┐
│Changing colors│
└───────────────┘
As you make changes, via pressing the specified function keys, the
screen color changes will be made to this screen so that you can
observe the results.
┌──────────────────────────┐
│Restore to original colors│
└──────────────────────────┘
If you find that you wish to reset back to the original colors, you
can press the <Esc> key. Any changes will be canceled and the
colors returned to the original values.
┌──────────────────┐
│Save color changes│
└──────────────────┘
When you are satisfied with your changes, press <Enter> and the
changes will be saved for you.
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╔═════════════╗
║QSL functions║
╚═════════════╝
The software can help you manage the requests for QSL cards by you
or by the other hams you contact. This includes:
* Statistics of cards requested by you and others.
* Statistics of cards received, including counts towards DXCC
and WAS awards.
* Listing of hams requesting cards from you.
* Listing of hams which you desire a card from.
╔═[ QSL functions ]═════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Update QSL information ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Waiting QSL list ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Requesting QSL list ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Statistics ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> -> Quit ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select choice by entering first character ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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┌──────────────────────┐
│Update QSL information│
└──────────────────────┘
This allows you to conveniently update the QSL card control
information, such as who wants a card, if you've sent a card, and
if you've received a card.
First the software will present the "call browse" screen allowing
you to quickly find the log file entry which you want to update.
Once you have located the entry of interest, press the <Enter> key
and the "Contact information" will be shown to you and you will
allowed to update only the QSL field of the screen. The keys to be
pressed are presented as a prompt in the bottom of the border and
you only need to press the first character of each of the options.
As you make changes, the QSL field of the screen will be changed to
reflect what you have done.
When you have completed your changes, press the <enter> key and the
menu will be re-shown.
┌────────────────┐
│Waiting QSL list│
└────────────────┘
This will provide you a display of the contacts in which you have
requested a QSL card, and which have not been received.
┌───────────────────┐
│Requesting QSL list│
└───────────────────┘
This option will provide you with a display of all the requests to
you for QSL cards which have not been fulfilled.
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┌──────────┐
│Statistics│
└──────────┘
This will present you a screen full of information about QSL
activity.
╔═[ QSL Statistics ]════════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║DX cards received US cards received Waiting for cards = 0 ║
║ ║
║ 160 meters = 0 160 meters = 0 Requested cards = 6 ║
║ ║
║ 80 meters = 0 80 meters = 0 ║
║ Total DX cards rcvd = 0 ║
║ 40 meters = 0 40 meters = 0 ║
║ Total US cards rcvd = 0 ║
║ 30 meters = 0 30 meters = 0 ║
║ ║
║ 20 meters = 0 20 meters = 0 ║
║ ║
║ 17 meters = 0 17 meters = 0 ║
║ ║
║ 15 meters = 0 15 meters = 0 ║
║ ║
║ 12 meters = 0 12 meters = 0 ║
║ ║
║ 10 meters = 0 10 meters = 0 ║
║ ║
║ Unknown = 0 Unknown = 0 ║
║ ║
╚═════════════════════════════[ Press any key ]════════════════════════════════╝
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╔══════════════════╗
║Headings - Antenna║
╚══════════════════╝
This option is available only if you elected to have the software
calculate antenna headings for you when you installed it.
There are 2 methods of accessing the antenna headings information
(actually 3 if you count the ADD function). The first is selected
from the Main Menu. The second is optional via a TSR program called
XPLOGTSR.
Before explaining how to use each of the 2 methods, an explanation
is in order on how the information is located for you. After you
enter the requested callsign (or just a prefix such as "W0"), the
software attempts to find an antenna heading with up to the first
4 characters that you entered. If an exact match is not possible,
the right character is dropped and another attempt is made. This is
repeated until there is only 1 character remaining. If there still
isn't an exact match, then the software repeats the process but
looks for a best match.
There is one wrinkle in the above process and only involves USA
callsigns. Because there are 4 different leading characters
available in USA callsigns, if an exact match can't be found, then
the software will locate the numeral entered, put a "W" in front of
it and then look for a match. For example, if you entered "K7BOY"
not match will be found, as only W callsigns are available.
Therefore, the software will look for "W7" in its place.
┌─────────────┐
│via Main Menu│
└─────────────┘
When you select the "Headings - Antenna" option on the Main Menu,
the following screen will be presented so that you can enter the
callsign (or just the prefix) of the station which you want to
direct your antenna towards:
╔═[ Antenna headings ]══════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Enter call for antenna heading ║
║ ║
╬ ╬
║ ║
║ ║
║ Press <Esc> to exit HEADINGs function ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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locate the closest antenna information possible and show you that
information - in this case, the requested callsign/prefix was "JA":
╔═[ Antenna headings ]══════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ Prefix Location Fwd Rev Miles Kilometers ║
║ JA Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JA Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JB Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JB Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JC Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JC Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JD Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JD Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JD1 Minami-Torishima 268 88 2578 4149 ║
║ JD1 Ogasawara Is. 302 122 6064 9759 ║
║ JE Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JE Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JF Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JF Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JG Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JG Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JH Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JH Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JI Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JI Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
║ JJ Japan/Sapporo 314 134 5429 8736 ║
║ JJ Japan/Tokyo 309 129 5779 9300 ║
╚═════════════[ Antenna heading(s) - press <Esc> when finished ] ══════════════╝
At this point you can use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll
through the information. This can be especially useful when there
are multiple entries show for a prefix. Also, you can use the PgUp
and PgDn to speed things up even more.
The information shown is the:
Prefix(s)
Location
Forward (short path) degrees for turning you antenna to
Reverse (long path) for a greater challenge
Distance - in miles and kilometers
If you press <Esc> the software will once again prompt you for a
callsign/prefix.
┌──────────────────┐
│via TSR - XPLOGTSR│
└──────────────────┘
This is a specialized version of the above but on a smaller scale.
The significant feature of this version is that is instaneously
available by pressing a "hot-key" sequence. When activated a small
window will be opened on your screen at which point you can either
press <Esc> and the window will be closed and your current program
will resume, or you can enter a callsign/prefix and reduced
quantity of antenna heading information will be shown.
It is possible to use this feature without using the rest of XPLOG.
All that is required is for you to launch XPLOG so that the antenna
heading information can be calculated. You can the release all of
the files of XPLOG except for XPLOGTSR.EXE, BEAMHEAD, and
BEAMHEAD.IDX.
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┌─────────────────────┐
│XPLOGTSR installation│
└─────────────────────┘
The installation of XPLOGTSR is very simple, just copy the
XPLOGTSR.EXE file into the same directory as the BEAMHEAD files,
and launch the program. It will do the rest for you. A suggestion
is to include XPLOGTSR with XPCOM. For example,
CD \XPCOM -> change to XPCOM directory
XPLOGTSR -> install XPLOGTSR
XPCOM -> start XPCOM
XPLOGTSR /U -> remove XPLOGTSR
You will need about 50kb of available memory for XPLOGTSR to reside
in . Future releases will include a reduction of this requirement.
One method to reduce the impact of this memory requirement is to
use a feature of DOS 5 (or newer) whereby it can load a program
into "Upper Memory". This can be accomplished by replacing both
"XPLOGTSR" above with "LH XPLOGTSR".
CD \XPCOM -> change to XPCOM directory
LH XPLOGTSR -> install XPLOGTSR in UMB
XPCOM -> start XPCOM
LH XPLOGTSR /U -> remove XPLOGTSR from UMB
If you have the necessary DOS configuration, XPLOGTSR will be
loaded into "Upper Memory".
┌────────────────┐
│XPLOGTSR removal│
└────────────────┘
XPLOGTSR is as easy to remove from the memory of your computer as
it is to install. To terminate XPLOGTSR, start the program again as
follows:
XPLOGTSR /U
the /U is the key here and will remove the TSR from memory. It is
important to heed the warning about TSR removal in the
"Limitations" discussion below.
┌───────────────────┐
│XPLOGTSR activation│
└───────────────────┘
To activate XPLOGTSR, press CTL-ALT-A. The software will open a
small window for you. The program will behave similarly to the Main
Menu version. The only scrolling keys available are Up and Down and
only 5 lines will be shown at a time.
This following screen shows an example of what you will see after
you have entered the callsign/prefix.
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╔═[ Antenna headings ]═══════════════════════════════════════[ Your call here ]╗
║ Prefix Location Fwd Rev Miles Kilometers ║
║ A2 Botswana 88 268 9840 15835 ║
║ A3 Tonga 237 57 5592 9000 ║
║ A4 Oman 10 190 8444 13589 ║
║ A5 Bhutan 339 159 7950 12793 ║
║ A6 United Arab Emirates 13 193 8290 13341 ║
║ A7 Qatar 17 197 8233 13248 ║
║ A8 Liberia 78 258 6576 10582 ║
║ A9 ╔═Pref═Location══════════════════════Fwd═Rev═Miles═Kilos════╗ ║
║ AM ║ A2 Botswana 88 268 9840 15835 ║ ║
║ AN ║ A3 Tonga 237 57 5592 9000 ║ ║
║ AO ║ A4 Oman 10 190 8444 13589 ║ ║
║ AP ║ A5 Bhutan 339 159 7950 12793 ║ ║
║ AQ ╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ║
║ AR Pakistan 1 181 8395 13510 ║
║ AS Pakistan 1 181 8395 13510 ║
║ AT India 351 171 8147 13111 ║
║ AU India 351 171 8147 13111 ║
║ AV India 351 171 8147 13111 ║
║ AW India 351 171 8147 13111 ║
║ AX0 Antarctica 186 6 9975 16053 ║
║ AX0 Heard Is. 190 10 11051 17783 ║
║ AX0 Macquarie Is. 205 25 6687 10761 ║
╚═════════════[ Antenna heading(s) - press <Esc> when finished ]═══════════════╝
This example shows the same data via the TSR facility on top of the
Main Menu selection method. You can use the Up and Down arrow keys
to scroll through the window. When you are finished, just press the
<Esc> key. The window will be closed, your screen will be restored
to its previous contents and your current program will resume
executing.
┌─────┐
│Notes│
└─────┘
After you have installed XPLOGTSR, it sets up the access to your
BEAMHEAD files. This means that you can change directories at will
and the TSR will function properly.
┌───────────┐
│Limitations│
└───────────┘
Note that the software assumes that your screen is in 80 column
mode. Any other configuration will cause the information to look
very strange. To minimize the size of the resident TSR, no logic
was included for determining the configuration of your screen. For
example, this document is being produced using Word Perfect 5.1 and
the screen is configured for 132 columns. The TSR works but the
information is very difficult to read.
Again, to keep the size of this TSR to a minimum, the color
selection is locked at bright white on a black background.
If you invoke XPLOGTSR and do not press <Esc> within 20 seconds,
the software will assume that you have.
As is common with all TSR facilities, you must remember to REMOVE
THEM IN THE REVERSE ORDER OF THEIR INSTALLATION. Failure to heed
this warning for any TSR can cause disastrous results ranging from
locking up your computer to even worse.
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╔═══════════════╗
║Contest logging║
╚═══════════════╝
Contest logging is a new feature of XPLOG. It is specialized
logging adapted for contest operation. The features are:
* Support for Sweepstakes and Field Day (at this time).
* Rig keying with up to 20 user definable messages with
character insertion (useful for plugging in contact number in
Sweepstakes - look at the XPLOGSS.CW or XPLOGFD.CW files for
examples).
* Generation of all necessary paperwork for submission to the
contest sponsor.
* Tracking of total operation time.
To ease operation of the messages to be sent via CW, there are two
files (XPLOGSS.CW and XPLOGFD.CW) which are simple ASCII text
files. You can modify them easy with any common editor, such as
EDIT provided with DOS 5.0 or greater, and the examples provided
explain how to specialize the messages.
┌─────────────────┐
│Contest selection│
└─────────────────┘
The following screen is where you select which contest you are
operating. At this time, it contains only 2 entries - Sweepstakes
and Field Day.
╔═[ Contest selection ]══════════════════════════════════════════════[ W0NFU ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Sweepstakes contest ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Field Day contest ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Enter selection using first character ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Press <Esc> to exit CONTEST function ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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┌───────────────────┐
│Sweepstakes Contest│
└───────────────────┘
To facilitate maximum speed of operation in the Sweepstakes
Contest, every effort has been made to automate as much of the
logging process as possible for you. For example, the software will
notify you of duplicate contacts after you enter the callsign.
Before you can actually start the contact logging process you must
define to the software 2 parameters: (1) the band on which you are
operating; and (2) the mode of operation. Once you have done this
you can "Run" the contest.
┌───────────────────────┐
│Sweepstakes option menu│
└───────────────────────┘
The following screen provides the options available during the
operation of the contest. You can define the band of operation and
mode of operation, declare end of contest, run (or continue) the
contest, quit (this is for your period of required idle time).
╔═[ Sweepstakes setup ]═════════════════════════════════[ 6:58:26 ]═[ W0NFU ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Band of operation ║
║ ║
║ Mode of operation ║
║ ║
║ End of contest ║
║ ║
║ Run contest ║
║ ║
║ Quit (for now) ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select by entering first letter ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
If you attempt to run the contest before you have made a selection
of the band and mode, you will not be allowed to do so.
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┌─────────────────────┐
│Mode selection screen│
└─────────────────────┘
╔═[ Select mode of operation ]══════════════════════════[ 6:58:36 ]═[ W0NFU ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ A -> Phone ║
║ ║
║ B -> CW ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select mode by typing leading letter ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
┌─────────────────────┐
│Band selection screen│
└─────────────────────┘
╔═[ Select band of operation ]══════════════════════════[ 6:58:29 ]═[ W0NFU ]═╗
║ ║
║ A -> 160 meters ║
║ ║
║ B -> 80 meters ║
║ ║
║ C -> 40 meters ║
║ ║
║ D -> 30 meters ║
║ ║
║ E -> 20 meters ║
║ ║
║ F -> 17 meters ║
║ ║
║ G -> 15 meters ║
║ ║
║ H -> 12 meters ║
║ ║
║ I -> 10 meters ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Select band by typing leading letter ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Once you have made both selections you can "Run" the contest.
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┌────────────────────┐
│CW operation feature│
└────────────────────┘
Before actually getting into the contest logging process, a feature
of XPLOG is that it can send CW for you. Provided that you have
defined the messages in file XPLOGSS.CW, the software will
automatically key your radio equipment thus eliminating that task.
A very simple radio equipment interface is provided later in this
manual which has proven to be very effective. It is required for
this feature to be of any value.
To activate a message, simply press F1 thru F10 or Ctl-F1 thru Ctl-
F10 when the logging screen, shown below, is cleared to only the
prompts. The corresponding message from the XPLOGSS.CW file will be
shown on a small window of your screen as illustrated, and the text
of that message will be marched to the left like a Times Square
sign. You can press the Up and Down arrow keys to increase and
decrease the speed of the CW.
╔═[ Enter call of contact ]═════[ CW=15 ]══════[ 17:39:25 ]═[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ╔═[ Output CW ]═══════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║
║ ║CQ SS CQ SS CQ SS DE W0NFU # ║ ║
║ ╚════════════════[ Press <Esc> to interrupt ]═════════════════╝ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Rx numb Precedence Year Rx section ║
║ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@@@@@ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚═[ 80m ]═══════════[ QSOs=0 ]═══[ Sxns=0 ]═══[ Score=0 ]═══════════════[ CW ]═╝
Once the message has been totally sent, the window will be closed
and the normal logging screen will be returned. You can press <Esc>
and the software will prematurely terminate the sending of a CW
message after the current character has been completed.
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┌──────────────┐
│Logging screen│
└──────────────┘
The next screen is the heart of the Sweepstakes logging process.
Note that this example has data entered for illustration purposes.
Normally only the large numeral (your contact number) will be at
the bottom of the screen.
As you enter the callsign of the other station, it will be shown on
the screen in large block letters to make it easier to read. Once
you have entered the callsign the software will prompt you for the
"received number (RxNumb), his "Precedence", "check" (year), and
his section. Also notice the large numeral at the bottom of the
screen; this is your contact number.
╔═[ Enter section received ]════[ CW=15 ]═══════════════[ 6:58:56 ]═[ W0NFU ]═╗
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║ @@ @@ @@@@@ @@ @@ @@@@@@@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @@ @@ @@@ @@@ @@ @@ @ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @ @@ @@@@ @@ @@@@@@@ @@@@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@@@@@@ @@@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@@@@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@@ @@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @@ @@@@@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@@@ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ 1 A 57 AZ ║
║ Rx numb Precedence Year Rx section ║
║ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@ ║
║ @@@@@@ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚═[ 160m ]══════════[ QSOs=0 ]═══[ Sxns=0 ]═══[ Score=0 ]═══════════════[ CW ]═╝
Notice that the software shows you, on the bottom line, your band
and mode of operation. Also, the top line includes the current date
and time in UTC.
After you have entered all of the required data, the software will
prompt if you want to save it. If you respond yes (default response
selectable by pressing <Enter>), the running score information on
the bottom border will be updated so that you can see how you are
doing during the contest, otherwise the contact will not be entered
into your Sweepstakes log file.
Either way, the screen will be cleared ready for your next contact.
If you press the <Esc> key, you will be returned to the Sweepstakes
option menu. This might be appropriate to do when you are changing
bands, want to take a break, or when the contest has finished.
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┌──────────────┐
│End of contest│
└──────────────┘
When you have selected the "End of contest" option, the software
will now perform several functions for you.
1. Calculate your final score and all intermediate
information.
2. Generate all required forms for submission to the ARRL.
3. Merge your Sweepstakes logging into the normal XPLOG file,
if you select.
4. Allow you to delete all Sweepstakes logging information
from your disk.
┌─────────────────────┐
│Merging into log file│
└─────────────────────┘
This screen asks if you want to merge the Sweepstakes logging
information into the normal Log File.
╔═[ Generating 1993 Sweepstakes log reports ]═══════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Do you want to merge the Sweepstakes log records ║
║ ║
║ into your normal log file ║
║ ║
║ [y/N] ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
If you respond "Yes" (the default is NO), the contest logging
information is reformatted and added to your normal station log
file. Depending on how active you were during the contest and the
speed of your computer, this can take a couple of minutes or so.
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┌──────────────────────────┐
│Deleting contest log files│
└──────────────────────────┘
You now have the option of deleting the Sweepstakes logging files
from your hard disk. This has the benefit of reducing the disk
space usage. It is recommended that you first make a back up copy
of the files - perhaps onto floppy devices.
╔═[ Generating 1993 Sweepstakes log reports ]═══════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ Do you want to delete the log files [y/N] ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
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╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
┌─────────────────┐
│Generated reports│
└─────────────────┘
This screen is strictly informational. It lets you know where the
Sweepstakes submission forms have been stored. You can use any of
the common techniques for printing the forms.
╔═[ Generating 1993 Sweepstakes log reports ]═══════════════[ Your call here ]═╗
║ ║
║ Log sheets are in file XPLOGSS.LOG ║
║ ║
║ Dup-check sheet(s) are in file XPLOGSS.DUP ║
║ ║
║ Summary sheet is in file XPLOGSS.SUM ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ You can produce paper output by copying ║
║ ║
║ the file(s) to your printer with the command: ║
║ ║
║ COPY filename PRN ║
║ ║
║ Press any key to exit program ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
>> Screen image shortened to fit page <<
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┌─────────────────┐
│Field Day Contest│
└─────────────────┘
XPLOG software also supports specialized logging for the Field Day
Contest. Its operation is almost identical with that for the
Sweepstakes contest and you are directed to the above for a
detailed discussion of how to use this feature. Only the variances
will be shown here.
┌──────────────┐
│Logging screen│
└──────────────┘
╔═[ Enter section received ]════════════════════════════[ 17:14:39 ]═[ W0NFU ]═╗
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║ @@ @@ @@@@@ @@ @@ @@@@@@@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @@ @@ @@@ @@@ @@ @@ @ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @ @@ @@@@ @@ @@@@@@@ @@@@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@@@@@@ @@@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@@@@@@ @@ @@ @@ @@@ @@ @@ @@ ║
║ @@ @@ @@@@@ @@ @@ @@@@ @@@@ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ 1 A AZ ║
║ Xmtrs Class Section ║
║ Date = 11-15-1993 Time = 17:14 ║
║ ║
║ Contact number = 1 ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ <Esc> to cancel - any key to accept ║
║ ║
╚═[ 80m ]════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════[ PHONE ]═╝
Notice that the software shows you, on the bottom line, your band and mode
of operation. Also, the top line includes the current date and time in UTC.
Also notice that whereas the Sweepstakes Logging Screen contains a
notification of CW along with speed adjustment capability, this screen does
not as the mode of operation here was "phone".
This screen has been partially completed to illustrate what it will
look like as you enter the data. After a record has been accepted
(or cancelled), the screen will be cleared of the large block
letters and you can then start entering your next contact. If you
press <Esc> when the screen has been cleared of contact
information, you will be returned to the Field Day contest menu.
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╔═══════════════╗
║Deletable files║
╚═══════════════╝
It is permissible to delete some files after they have completed
their purpose. The following list is represents the minimum that
can be deleted - and when. It is recommended that you keep a backup
copy of the complete software package.
BEAMHEAD.DAT - this file is used to calculate antenna heading
information for your location. It can be deleted if you have
not elected to use the antenna feature or if you have
instructed the software to do so and that has been completed.
XPLOG.DOC - this is the documentation file that you are
reading. It is recommended that you generate a hard copy of
the information and then you can delete this file.
HISTORY - this file contains the revision history of the
software. This can be useful to determine if you might be
having a problem which has been corrected.
XPLOG1ST.EXE - this file contains the overlay which creates
the log file for you. After you have used the software at
least once, this file can be deleted.
XPINFO.EXE - this file contains the software which is used by
XPCOM to access/control station information. You can use it as
a simple Rolodex(tm) type utility. If you are not using XPLOG
along with XPCOM and you so desire, this file can be deleted.
XPLOGREG.EXE - after you have registered your usage of XPLOG,
this file is no longer need and can be deleted.
XPLOGVUE.EXE - see below for information.
The following files can also be deleted. However, you will loose
functionality in doing so.
XPLOGCON.EXE - this is the entry overlay for contest
operation. If you do not desire the contest functionality, you
can delete this file. Also, if you delete this file, you can
also delete XPLOGSS.EXE, XPLOGSSP.EXE, XPLOGFD.EXE,
XPLOGSS.CW, and XPLOGFD.CW as they are the overlays for
specific contests.
XPLOGANT.EXE - this is the overlay which allows you to access
the antenna heading information for your location. If you
don't have need of this functionality, you can delete this
file.
XPLOGHED.EXE - this is the overlay which calculates antenna
heading information for your location. If you are not using
this feature, or if you have completed it and are satisfied
with the results, you can delete this file.
XPLOGPRT.EXE - this is the overlay which produces a hard copy
listing of your log file. If you do not desire this
functionality, you can delete this file.
XPLOGLBL.EXE - this overlay prints mailing labels for QSL
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cards or whatever you have need of. If you do not need this
functionality, you can delete this file.
XPLOGQSL.EXE - this overlays manages the sending, receiving
and tallying of QSL cards. It can be deleted if you do not
want this functionality.
XPLOGMNT.EXE - this overlays performs the maintenance of your
log file. It can be deleted but there are 2 negatives
consequences of doing so. First, log file entries which you
have flagged as "deleted" will never be actually removed from
your log file; and secondly, if you enter log file entries
which are not ascending in date/time, the functionality to re-
sort them into proper order will not be available.
XPLOGVUE.EXE - if you are not using XPLOG in conjunction with
XPCOM, this overlay can be deleted.
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╔════════════════════════════════════════╗
║Radio Interface for CW contest operation║
╚════════════════════════════════════════╝
In order for the software to operate your radio equipment during
contest operation, an interface must be built. It has been found
that the following circuit works very well with almost all makes of
equipment. In some cases, it might be possible to use a transistor
in place of the dip-relay.
The interface to the "key" input of the rig is simple. Wire a diode
from the DTR pin of the comm-port connector to a very small reed
relay (a good one would be one of the 16 pin DIP types as the
current draw must be very small and Radio Shack has several which
are appropriate) and then back to the GND pin of the connector. The
polarity of the diode would be with the cathode connected to the
connector.
Diode
|\ | |----------|
DTR o-----| \|-----| relay |--------+
| /| |----------| |
|/ |
GND o----------------------------------+
The contacts of the relay can then be used to key the radio.
The circuit must be connected to serial port 1 of your computer.
The pins used are:
DTR --- pin 4 \
of the 25 pin serial port connector
GND --- pin 7 /
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╔═════════════════╗
║Registration form║
╚═════════════════╝
Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: _____ Zip: ________
Phone: ______________________ Callsign: ______________________
Computer (in case you have something strange):
CPU: _________________________________
Memory: ______________________________
Video: _______________________________
Disk: ________________________________
Where did you obtain XPLOG: ___________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Suggestions: __________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Registration fee: $20.00
Send to: Larry Winslow
1520 E. Verlea
Tempe, Az. 85282
Thank you for registering XPLOG.
Larry Winslow - W0NFU
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80386. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
80486. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
8086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
8088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 11, 16, 17, 25-27, 39
Add Log Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 25
Add Log Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alt-P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alt-U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Alternate Software Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Antenna. . . . . . . .2, 9, 12-14, 16, 18, 25, 26, 39, 40, 42, 52
Antenna Heading. . . . . . . . . . .2, 12, 25, 26, 39, 40, 42, 52
Antenna Headings . . . . . . . . . .9, 12, 13, 25, 26, 39, 40, 42
Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 16, 17, 19-22, 24, 29, 37
Browse Log Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Call Browse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20, 22, 37
Changing Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 48
Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 23, 37, 51
Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 16, 18, 44-52, 54
Contest Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ctl-Alt-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
CW . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 7, 8, 18, 22, 44, 46-48, 51, 52, 54
CW Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CW Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 47
Date . . . . . 2, 5, 17, 19-23, 25-27, 29, 31, 32, 34, 48, 51, 53
Date Browse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21, 22, 29
Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Deletable Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20, 23, 24, 33, 49, 50, 52, 53
Delete Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Deleting Contest Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 50
Diode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9, 10, 49, 50, 55
Disk Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 50
Disk-cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 10
DXCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 17, 20, 23, 24, 44
EGA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
End of Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 49
Entire Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 44
Field Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 18, 44, 51
Field Day Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 44, 51
Generated Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Headings . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11-13, 16, 18, 25, 26, 39, 40, 42
IBM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 27, 41, 43
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Labels Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 31
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Long Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Longitude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Main Menu. . . . . .8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 20, 24, 30, 32, 39, 41, 42
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 20, 33, 53
Maintenance of file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Memory Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Memory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Merging Into Log File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Monochrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 7, 16
MS-DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
MS-Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 52, 53
Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 52, 53
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Pentium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Print Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 28, 30
QSL functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18, 36
Radio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recover Deleted QSO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 33, 34
Recover QSO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6, 55
Relay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Requesting QSL List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37
Restore To Original Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5
SAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 17, 25, 31, 32
Save Color Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Screen Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 35
Short Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 40
Software Requirements. . . . 1-4, 6-8, 10-19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27,
30-33, 35-37, 39-42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54
Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 15
Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 38
Statistics of Cards Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Statistics of Cards Requested. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sweepstakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 18, 44, 45, 48-51
Sweepstakes Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 44, 45, 51
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Time . 1-3, 5, 10, 11, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25-27, 32, 34, 41, 44,
45, 48, 51, 53
Time zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TimeZone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 27
TSR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 9, 39-43
Universal Coordinated Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Update QSL information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37
UTC. . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 10, 11, 23, 25, 26, 32, 34, 48, 51
VGA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
W0NFU. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 5, 11, 16, 26, 44-48, 51, 55
Waiting QSL List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37
WAS Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
XPCOM. . . . . . . . . . . .1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 15-17, 25, 41, 52, 53
XPLOG. .1, 2, 4-6, 8-11, 15-17, 30, 40, 41, 44, 47, 49, 51-53, 55
XPLOG.PRT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
XPLOGTSR activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 39-42
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