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WXFAX (UNREGISTERED version)
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Version 2.0
Copyright (c) 1994, Jan Nieuwenhuis, The Netherlands.
All rights reserved
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Congratulations! You are now the owner of a copy of an UNREGISTERED version
of WXFAX v2.0, THE Weather Facsimile Database Programme for radio-listening-
and weather-amateurs.
WXFAX contains information of all WEATHER Facsimile Stations around the
world which are operational on Longwave and Shortwave.
With the registered version of WXFAX v2.0 you will be able to make complete
sorted listings in frequency (QRG), station, callsign (QRA) and country
(QTH) order as well as an ITU country/station list, a stations address list,
(selected) stations transmission info and finally a weather map
identification list.
Also available is some general fax info and some sample weather maps.
This version of WXFAX v2.0 is distributed FREE-OF-CHARGE to reach the widest
possible audience though remains copyrighted material.
You are granted permission to use the programme, and to make as many backup
copies for your own purposes and for others as you want.
You are encouraged to distribute copies of this UNREGISTERED version of
WXFAX v2.0, subject to the following conditions:
1) The following files must be distributed together and unaltered:
READ.ME - This file
READGIF.EXE - Programme to 'read' GIF(tm) files
REGISTR.FRM - Registration form
SAMPLES.TXT - Sample printouts (1 page of each listing)
WX-MAP.GIF - Sample map: Surface Pressure Analysis
WXFAX.DAT - The WXFAX datafile
WXFAX.EXE - The WXFAX programme
GIF(tm) is the Trade Mark property of CompuServe Incorporated
2) No charge is made for the software.
(A small fee for media and handling is permissible.)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS :
Many thanks to Mr. Jim Nelson (Port Meteorological Officer, NOAA) for the
use of his 'Worldwide Marine Radiofacsimile Broadcasts Schedules'.
DISCLAIMER :
The WXFAX programme is provided without warranty of any kind.
The user of the programme assumes complete responsibility for any and all
incidental or consequential damages which may occur during normal or
abnormal use of the WXFAX programme.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS :
An IBM-compatible AT(tm) 286, 386 or 486 with 640kB memory.
Operating system: DOS 3.3 - DOS 6.2
A Hercules, CGA, EGA or (S)VGA-card (VGA is required for display of the
sample map * SEE NOTES).
IBM AT(tm) is the Trade Mark property of IBM.
HISTORY :
Date: 1st September 1993 (WXFAX v1.0)
- Completion of the first version of WXFAX.
Date: 9th October 1993 (WXFAX v1.1)
- Use of a NEW and FASTER data converting routine to speed up the initial
data conversion.
Date: 26th October 1993 (WXFAX v1.2)
- Fixed a bug in the data sorting routine.
Date: 28th May 1994 (WXFAX v2.0)
- Completion of WXFAX version 2.0
- Added colour to the programme instead of black, white & grey.
- Made some adjustments in the text displayed on the screen and to the
printer.
- Corrected some small typing errors in text displayed on the screen.
- Added a record counter in the 'General Display' and in the 'Station
Information' display on the screen.
- Added an extra option in the 'Print Listings Menu' to print selected
transmission info as well as a list of weather map identifications.
- Added an option in the 'Main menu' to display some general fax info
about facsimile transmissions, technical specifications, decoding
software and a simple facsimile decoder scheme.
- Replaced the sample weather maps with new maps.
INSTALLATION & USAGE:
Copy all the files distributed on the floppy disk to a subdirectory
on your harddisk and run WXFAX or just run the programme directly from
the floppy disk.
I will not give a full explanation about how the programme works;
just run the programme by typing WXFAX <enter> and you will see how
simple it all is.
NOTES :
The sample map can be displayed only on a VGA or SVGA screen in a
640 * 480 resolution. Using another type of screen will result in a
message on the screen that you can't use this option.
ORDERING INFORMATION :
Registration of the software provides you with a PERSONAL copy of the latest
version of WXFAX v2.0, customized with your name and registration number,
and without the beginning pause/UNREGISTERED notice as in the UNREGISTERED
version of WXFAX v2.0.
To register: fill in the supplied REGISTR.FRM file and send me a printout
with the amount of 25 DUTCH GUILDERS.
It is NOT possible to change any of the data but you will receive the
LATEST available fax-database-file (updated continuously) with the
REGISTERED version of the software.
One year after purchase I will send you a message about further
developments of the programme, which will allow you to obtain a new copy
at reduced cost (only 10 Dutch Guilders if you send me back the original
floppy disk or 20 Dutch Guilders if I have to send you a new floppy disk).
If you like to have a new version earlier, then just send me the above
mentioned money and floppy and you will get the latest version available.
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73's and THANKS! for using WXFAX 2.0