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- │ >>>>> From K6PBT, for the DX PacketCluster Network Worldwide <<<<< │
- ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
- │ A resource database for users! No searching for that "it's around here │
- │ someplace" information on your desk. Fast and easy, no hassle lookups! │
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- │ >>>>> Liability Statement <<<<< │
- ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
- │ The author makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind with respect │
- │ to these files (or documentation). In no event shall the author be liable │
- │ for incidental or consequential damage in connection with or arising out │
- │ of the furnishing, performance, or use of any of these files. │
- └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
-
- The K6PBT DX PacketCluster Database Package contains the following files:
-
- PBTDB.DOC This introductory and information file.
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- BUREAU.FUL The BUREAU database. Worldwide and USSR region QSL
- Bureau addresses and some DX groups.
-
- CONTEST.FUL The CONTEST database. DX-related contest calendar
- and contest information.
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- COORD.FUL The COORDindates database. Geographical coordinates
- of various locations in the United States and the
- World.
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- COUNTY.FUL The COUNTY database. Counties of the United States
- listed by state.
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- DEALER.FUL The DEALER database. Telephone/Fax/Telex directory
- of Amateur Radio dealers and suppliers.
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- EXTRA.FUL The EXTRA database. Q&A for Element 4B for the Extra
- Class amateur radio license.
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- FCC.FUL The FCC database. Addresses of Field Operation Bureaus
- and a guide to FCC locations where official FCC reports
- and files can be found.
-
- FLUX.FUL The FLUX database. A historical database of Sunspot
- and Solar Flux numbers, including a glossary of solar-
- terrestrial terms.
-
- INFO.FUL The INFO database. A handy collection of many bits
- of data, including Q-Signals, ARL numbered messages,
- SWR, COAX, U.S. Facts, etc.
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- IOTA.FUL The IOTA database. An Islands on the Air reference
- to check on what and where is that island you worked.
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- IRC.FUL The IRC database. Handy reference to check required
- number of IRC's to send a DX station for return QSL.
- Includes data on IRC's and U.S. postage rates.
-
- LADDER.FUL The LADDER database. A database of users' DXCC status.
- It is updated by the user.
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- RULES.FUL The RULES database. Part 97 of the FCC Rules and
- Regulations for the Amateur Radio Service. Also data
- on suppliers and locations where FCC rule publications
- can be obtained.
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- STARS.FUL The STARS database. Address directory of planetariums
- in the United States and around the world.
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- SWL.FUL The SWL database. Time and frequency listing of major
- foreign broadcast stations.
-
- TODAY.FUL The TODAY database. What happened today or yesterday?
- For any given date you'll find informative trivia to
- maybe enlighten your QSO.
-
- And, in addition, the following required information files (where [dbn]
- is the database name) may be included:
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- [dbn].LIS The database information file. Shown to the user
- upon any SHOW/[dbn] command.
- [dbn].IDX The database index file.
- [dbn].PRE The pre-record information file. Shown to the user
- before each record is sent.
- [dbn].POS The post-record information file. Shown to the user
- after each record is sent.
- [dbn].NF The not-found information file. Shown to the user
- if requested data is not found.
- [dbn].AOK The A-OK information file. Shown to user if database
- update is attempted, or if allowed.
- [dbn].T** The templates files. These files contain the prompts
- sent to a user during an update session.
- [dbn].DOC The database documention file. Contains installation
- information and any specific data for that database.
- PBTREAD.ME READ.ME file with update information for ALL databases.
- An addendum to this DOC file.
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-
- DISTRIBUTION: The above listed files are distributed within their own
- ------------ [dbn].ZIP file. These files, when distributed individually,
- are:
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- BUREAU.ZIP CONTEST.ZIP COORD.ZIP COUNTY.ZIP
- DEALER.ZIP EXTRA.ZIP FCC.ZIP FLUX.ZIP
- INFO.ZIP IOTA.ZIP IRC.ZIP LADDER.ZIP
- RULES.ZIP STARS.ZIP SWL.ZIP TODAY.ZIP
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- This file: PBTDB.DOC is included with each of the [dbn].ZIP files.
-
- NOTES: All files are subject to updates or changes and are released
- accordingly as later described.
-
- All databases are subject to cancellation by the Author and
- no guarantee of any future update should be implied.
-
- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-
- Please feel free to copy and distribute these database files. They must be
- distributed in their original distributed ZIP format. Distribution schemes
- where any charge is made must be authorized by the Author.
-
- If you find these databases to be useful on your PacketCluster node, with
- your Cluster Companion software, the PacketCluster Database Reader (PCDB),
- or other view methods, please remit a registration fee according to the chart
- below:
-
- Use of 1 - 2 databases : $ 5.00
- 3 - 4 databases : 7.00
- 5 - 6 databases : 9.00 * * * * * *
- 7 - 8 databases : 11.00 * THANK *
- 9 - 10 databases : 13.00 * YOU *
- 11 - 12 databases : 15.00 * *
- 13 - 14 databases : 17.00 *
- 15 - 16 databases : 19.00
- 17 - 18 databases : 21.00
-
- Any PacketCluster SysOp who is currently using any of the above databases
- is excluded from registration, unless you feel a desire to register to
- support the continued upgrades and any new databases.
-
- Send registration fee to address below. Your comments, suggestions, and
- updates on any database are appreciated. They help with future releases.
- Please refer to the date/version as shown with SH/[dbn] DATE.
-
- Chuck Strobel, K6PBT
- P. O. Box 883
- Magalia, CA 95954-0883
-
- You may also message the author via Prodigy E-Mail DCGP94A, via Compuserve
- E-Mail 75056,644, or via the DX-BBS at 916-992-0932.
-
- The [dbn].ZIP files, and any related files pertaining to the K6PBT DX
- PacketCluster Database Package, are only distributed via DX-BBS at (24 hrs)
- 916-992-0932, SysOp Jay O'Brien W6GO, or via GODISK, also distributed by
- W6GO. The files as described in this DOC file are the only ones officially
- distributed. All updated releases will be placed on DX-BBS. Checking the
- DX-BBS is the quick and fast way to get updated files. Keep your SH/[dbn]
- current!
-
- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-
- The author makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind with respect
- to these files (or documentation). In no event shall the author be liable
- for incidental or consequential damage in connection with or arising out
- of the furnishing, performance, or use of any of these files.
-
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- Thanks, 73 and DX -- Chuck, K6PBT
- March 5, 1991
-
- PacketCluster, Cluster Companion, and PacketCluster Database Reader (PCDB)
- are trademarks of Pavillion Software.
-
- DX-BBS and GODISK are trademarks of Electronics Enterprises and the
- W6GO/K6HHD QSL Manager List.
-