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Radio Amateur Callbook CD ROM Summer 1999
On this CD ROM, there are two Windows (CALLBOOK.EXE and
CALLBK16.EXE) and one DOS version (CALLDOS.EXE) of the Radio Amateur
Callbook CD ROM Summer 1999.
IMPORTANT: Beginning with this edition, CALLBOOK.EXE is a 32 bit program,
running with Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0. For Windows 3.1x
or Windows NT 3.5x, use CALLBK16.EXE.
All programs can be started directly from the CD ROM, no installation
is needed. However, an installation program is included for your convenience.
Its only purpose is to install the program icons.
In addition, there is are two setup programs (SETUP.EXE and SETUP16.EXE) to
install the Windows icons. Use SETUP16.EXE for Windows 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51.
Use SETUP.EXE for Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0.
Installation (Windows 3.1x):
1. In the program manager, choose "Run" in the "File" menu
2. Click "Browse"
3. Select your cd rom drive.
4. Select "SETUP16.EXE" and click "Ok".
5. The setup program starts and prompts you for a group name.
6. Use the default name "Radio Amateur Callbook" or type in a name you prefer.
7. Click "Create Icon" to create the icons.
8. The setup program ends.
Installation (Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0):
1. Make sure that you have removed all floppy diskettes from the floppy
drives.
2. Place the Radio Amateur Callbook cd rom in your cd rom drive.
3. Click the "Start" button on the Windows 95 Task bar.
4. Move the mouse pointer to the "Settings" selection and click on
"Control Panel"
5. Double click on the "Add/Remove Programs" icon in the Control Panel
group box.
6. Click the "Install" button in the "Install/Uninstall" dialog box.
7. Click the "Next" button in the Install Program From Floppy disk or
cd rom dialog box.
8. The installation program will select "SETUP.EXE" from the cd rom.
9. The setup program starts and prompts you for a group name.
10. Use the default name "RAC" or type in a name you prefer.
11. Click "Create Icon" to create the icons.
12. The setup program ends.
How to install the WINDOWS version WITHOUT the setup
program- manual installation (Windows 3.1):
Installation:
1. Activate the program group you want to install to.
2. In "File" menu, select "New".
3. Select "Program", click "Ok".
4. Click "Browse".
5. Select your cd rom drive.
6. Select "CALLBK16.EXE" and click "Ok".
7. Confirm by clicking "Ok".
8. Install complete.
How to start the DOS version:
Simply type your cd rom drive letter and :\CALLDOS. Example:
D:\CALLDOS [Enter]
if D is your cd rom drive.
ADDITIONAL TEXT FILES:
Read CALLDOS.TXT for information about the DOS version of the
callbook.
Read PRINT.TXT for more information about label printing.
Read RACFAQ.TXT for Frequently Asked Questions and answers.
Read REGISTER.TXT for RAC CD-ROM registration form.
This cd rom contains 20 additional ASCII files stored in the directory
TEXTE.
TEXT FILE CONTENTS
BEACON.TXT 6 METER BEACONS
BEACON2.TXT 10 METER BEACONS
BEACONSW.TXT HF BEACONS
CALLS2.TXT TABLE OF ALLOCATION
CENDSK3.TXT CENSUS OF LICENSES IN THE USA
CENDSK5.TXT CENSUS OF LICENSES IN THE USA - 80 column version
CENSUS.TXT CENSUS OF US AMATEURS BY STATE & ZIP
CQZONE2.TXT PREFIXES - BY COUNTRIES - 40 ZONE
DXCC2.TXT DXCC COUNTRIES LIST
INTLCEN.TXT CENSUS OF LICESNES OF THE WORLD
INTERFAC.TXT LOGGING SOFTWARE VENDORS
POSTAL.TXT INTERNATIONAL POSTAL RATES
PREFIX2.TXT INTERNATIONAL RADIO AMATEUR PREFIXES
QSIGN.TXT INTERNATIONAL "Q" SIGNALS
QSL2.TXT QSL BUREAUS
RECIP2.TXT RECIPROCAL OPERATING AGREEMENTS
RLI.TXT RADIO AMATEURS WITH RECIP. LICENSES
TELECODE.TXT TELEGRAPH CODES
THIRD2.TXT THIRD-PARTY TRAFFIC
TIME.TXT STANDARD TIME THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
and
RACCAT2.TXT RADIO AMATEUR CALLBOOK CATALOG OF PRODUCTS
All files are stored in the directory TEXTE.
Example: If your cd rom drive is
D:
you will find the TELEGRAPH CODES in the file
D:\TEXTE\TELECODE.TXT
To view these files, use the windows notepad or your favorite MS-DOS editor.