World of Ham Radio 1997/WOHR97_AmSoft_(1997-02-01).iso/log/station/log_11/amsoft.iii

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    This is a little program to keep track of the Call Signs of people that
    you talk to.

    It lets you record peoples Call Sign, Name, City, State, Basic and
    Expanded comments and print reports by Call Sign, Name, City, State or
    Basic comments.

    It lets you send the report to the screen for previewing, a disk file
    for transmission, or further editing, or your printer (LPT1-4).

    I created it so that I could better remember who I talked to, and their
    interests, etc.  I did write myself notes, but found that keeping track
    of all those notes was a pain.  I now record the info in the computer and
    print a report every once and a while, until I associate Call Signs with
    people.  It may seem impersonal to some, but it helps me to remember
    peoples names.  Some people can remember Call Signs easily, but many
    newcomers (such as myself) it takes a little longer to make the
    association.

    It can also help clubs distribute info about members including other
    hobbies and interests, birthdates, spouse and kids names, favorite
    frequencies, bands, modes (Packet, ATV, Low power, 2-meter, RACES etc.)

    Wouldn't it be nice to give to a new member, and they can look up
    people with common interests within Amateur radio, and make friends
    based on other hobbies and interests, such as photography, fishing,
    etc...   New people could get involved more easily.

    This program is FREEWARE, in that you can distribute it freely to whoever
    you want, and don't need to pay for it.  I created it to help me, and
    figured that others might find it of value.

    If you do find it useful, send me a postcard and say "hi".  If you have
    suggestions for enhancements, send me a letter.  Send any correspondence
    to Bob Slovick KE6DRF P.O. Box 27 Oakhurst, CA 93644.  If you are in the
    Yosemite area give me a call on our area repeater 147.180 + (no PL).

    My special thanks to the Mountain Amateur Radio Club in Oakhurst, CA and
    the Madera Amateur Radio Club in Madera, CA.

    Program Configuration Information

    Configuring your system:

    You must insure that the "CONFIG.SYS" file in the root directory
    contains a statement allowing AT LEAST 40 files to be opened, as
    follows:

    FILES=40

    No special installation is required. Just copy the files to the
    subdirectory that you want it to create files in.  To execute, type:

       CALLSIGN.EXE

    Special configuration information:

    I also have put in an automatic screen saver, so the screen will blank
    out after 10 minutes.  Just depress a space to un-blank it.  You can
    change it to a different value, or eliminate the feature entirely, as
    follows:

       CALLSIGN V=0 disables the feature
       CALLSIGN V=5 blanks the screen after 5 minutes
       CALLSIGN V=X blanks the screen after X number of minutes

    To disable the Beep on error feature, just start the program as
    follows:

       CALLSIGN /B=NO

    To use the program with an enhanced keyboard, with some "compatibles"
    you may need to start the program as follows:

       CALLSIGN /E

    If your computer has problems with this program automatically setting
    keyboard locking, (some programs and "compatibles don't like it) start
    the program as follows:

       CALLSIGN /L

    Many monitors will work better with the "fast video" option.  Some CGA
    monitors will produce "snow" on the screen when this is used, so you
    may want to try it and see if it improves performance. To do so, start
    the program as follows:

       CALLSIGN /F

    You can also combine options.  For example, if you want to disable
    "beep on error", and use the "fast video" option, start the program as
    follows:

       CALLSIGN /B=N /F
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    General System Requirements:

    The program is compatible with any IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or 100%
    compatible, operating on DOS version 2.0 or higher, and having 512K,
    a monochrome or color monitor, and virtually any 80 column printer
    (if you want printed reports.)

    CALLLTRS.DAT is the data file.
    CALLLTRS.KXX are the index keys for the data file to speed up access.
    CALLLTRS.MEM is the memo file where expanded comments are stored.

    If you don't have these files with the program, the program automatically
    creates them when you first run it, with an empty database.

    This program is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either
    expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied
    warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
    The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is
    with you. In no event will I be liable for any damages, including any
    lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential
    damages arising out of the use or inability to use this program.
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