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INI File | 1987-12-13 | 4.9 KB | 119 lines |
- [See bug report at end of this file.]
-
- This "ARC" file contains the Microsoft BASIC (tm) source code for
- the ARRL Sweepstakes log editing program listed in the "Contests"
- chapter of The ARRL Operating Manual, Third Edition. The program
- takes an ASCII log listing (as created by you with your favorite
- word processor), and produces a log package suitable for
- submission to the contest sponsor. Three separate files are
- produced:
-
- 1. A LOG file - (identified by the filename extension
- ".LOG"). This file holds the actual log. New multipliers
- are identified and counted, and duplicate contacts
- identified.
-
- 2. A DUPE SHEET file - (identified by the filename extension
- ".DUP"). This file holds a dupe sheet as required by the
- contest sponsors. This is a complete listing of all the
- contacts made in alphabetical order.
-
- 3. A SUMMARY file - (identified by the filename extension
- ".SUM"). This file holds a summary sheet for the mode
- edited. Total valid QSOs, duplicate QSOs, total QSO
- points, and multipliers worked are listed as well as a
- complete breakdown of QSOs per multiplier.
-
- In addition to the program listing, I've also included a compiled
- executable version of the program. The executable version (same
- program name but with the suffix '.EXE') runs 10 to 20 times
- faster than the usual interpreted version, so you'll probably
- prefer to use it rather the .BAS version. The executable program
- is set up to run on any computer even vaguely compatible with the
- IBM-PC. If you are able to read this message, your computer is
- probably up to the task.
-
- The file containing the log entries must be an ASCII file in the
- following format:
-
- <*Band> <+Time ON -Time OFF> <Time> Rcv'd Nr Prec Call Check Sec
-
- Any time a band change is made, the first field in the log entry
- should be an asterisk, followed by the band.
-
- for example: *14 would indicate a band change to 14 MHz.
-
- To indicate on and off times, enter the time of going on or off,
- preceded immediately by a plus <+> to indicate ON or a minus <->
- to indicate OFF. (MUST be 4 digits)
-
- for example: +0134 would indicate an on time of 0134
-
- Only a changed digit in the time field must be present; for
- example, if the contest begins at 1800Z and the first contact is
- made at 1802Z and the second contact is made at 1805Z, then only
- 5 need be entered in the time field. If the third contact is made at 1812Z, then 12 should be entered in the time field. If the
- next contact is made at 1812Z, then no number need be entered in
- the time field (however, be sure to enter a space to indicate
- separation between fields).
-
-
- A short set of log entries might be:
-
- *14 +0100 0104 434 B WB1AVA 78 CT
- 5 2 A K1JX 68 CT
- *21 9 99 A WA1NEV 73 CT
- 765 B W3ZZ 52 MDC
- -0123 14 948 B W1VD 70 CT
-
- This log extract shows an operating period beginning at 0100 on
- the 14 MHz band. A band change to 21 MHz was made at 0109, and
- the period ended at 0123.
-
- To run the compiled program, simply type the program name at the
- screen prompt. For example, type SSLOG at the A> prompt.
-
- The three output files (.LOG, .DUP, and .SUM files) can be
- printed by using the MS-DOS print command.
-
- Some reminders:
-
- 1. Be sure your log is in an ASCII format. Just about every word
- processor can operate in an ASCII or Non-Document mode - that
- should work fine. As an alternative, you can use one of the
- many utilities available in the marketplace and in the public
- domain to convert your word processor output into an ASCII
- format.
-
- 2. If you want the callsigns in your log to appear in capital
- letters, be sure to type them in with caps on.
-
- 3. To avoid any deletion of valid files, use unique names for the
- files used on each mode, and don't use the extensions .LOG,
- .DUP, or .SUM.
-
- Although this program was tested on a variety of computers and
- peripheral combinations, there are undoubtedly systems that may
- balk at something in this program. If you do encounter problems
- with your system, please let me know; I may not be able to help,
- but perhaps I can ask someone who can give assistance. Of
- course, if you find any bugs or have any suggestions for
- improvements to this program, please let me hear about these,
- too.
-
-
- 73,
-
- Clarke Greene K1JX
- Compuserve ID 73016.25
-
- Bug Report:
-
- 1. In SSLOG, both the West Indies and Wisconsin were abbreviated
- as "WI". The correct abbreviation for West Indies is of course
- "WIN". This has been corrected. (Tnx WA2WIP)
-
- 2. In line 60 of the source file, a comment is made that each
- band requires a separate log entry file. That should read
- "(each mode requires a separate log entry file)."