QRZ! Ham Radio 1/QRZ Ham Radio Callsign Database - December 1993.iso/readme.txt

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* The QRZ! Windows Ham Radio CD-ROM       Volume 2      November 1993 *
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We're proud to announce this latest edition of the QRZ! Windows Ham
Radio CD-ROM.  For those of you who are upgrading from Volume 1 of
QRZ! you'll find a bunch of new and exciting developments await you.

For starters you've probably already heard that we're now fully
compatible with Windows 3.1 and have converted a large number of
technical and mod files to hypertext format.  In addition, the
Canadian callsign database is now integrated in with the regular
database - you can look up VE calls directly!  Also, this edition
includes a copious variety of Sound Blaster compatible .WAV file
recordings of popular digital data transmissions such as RTTY, Packet
and AMTOR.  With these files you can verify the operation of nearly
any TNC data receiving terminal.

We also now offer a database update service for those of you who
would to change or customize your database listing in future editions
of QRZ!  (see below).


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GETTING STARTED

If you're running Windows then you'll want to run QRZWIN.EXE, the
Windows callsign database program, right away.  Don't forget to look
in the \WIN3 directory for a number of useful windows help files.  As
with previous versions of QRZ!, QRZWIN requires no installation, just
pop the disc in and run it.  You may want to create a program item in
one of your favorite groups which points to QRZWIN.EXE - and the icon
is kind of cool too.

If you running DOS and/or would prefer the command line interface,
you can just type QRZ at the DOS prompt - no installation or setup is
necessary.


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NEW QUARTERLY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE

The QRZ! Windows Ham Radio CDROM will now be published on a regular
quarterly schedule - November - February - May - August of each year.
Yearly subscriptions are available at a reduced rate from Walnut
Creek CDROM, whose address and telephone number you'll find on the CD
itself.


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NEW DATABASE UPDATE SERVICE

We now offer a database update service for those of you who would
like to correct or customize the information which is shown under
your callsign listing.  We can change any information in your listing
except your last name, your callsign and your license class.  For
instance, if you are listed as "Elmer Smith" but would rather be
listed as "Bud Smith", then we can change this in the database for
you.  We can also change your mailing address (or remove it) or any
other database item including adding a "Previous callsign" entry.
Please remember that the change will only appear in future editions
of the QRZ! CDROM and will not be forwarded to the FCC.

The charge for this service is $7 per request.  You can change as
many items in your listing that you want.  Yearly subscribers will be
entitled to one free listing change per year.

Ordering Instructions:

Please indicate which database entries you want changed by using this form:

Callsign:         XX1XXX
Last Name:        Smith
First Name:       Bud
Middle Initial:   J        <-(note: must be one letter only)
Name Suffix:      JR       <-(JR,SR,II,ESQ, etc.)
Street Address:   123 Main Street
City:             Anytown
State:            AZ       <-(Note: must be two letters only)
Zip Code:         85000
Born:             12/25/92
Licensed:         12/13/92
Previous Call:    XX0XXX
Previous Class:   E

Please type or print the information clearly and mail it along with
a check for $7 and a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio License to:

QRZ! Updates
8215 E. Wood Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ  85270

If you like, you may simply note the corrections on the photocopy of
your current license, but DON'T WRITE OVER THE OLD INFORMATION!

If you are a yearly subscriber to QRZ! then please include a copy of
your bill of sale.

* * * NOTE:  NO UPDATE REQUEST WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A PHOTOCOPY
             OF YOUR CURRENT LICENSE.



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NEW ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESSES

If you have suggestions or questions about the QRZ! software or
databases, you can now send e-mail via INTERNET to:

                  [e-mail]


General information about the QRZ! CD's, publishing schedules and
other data can be obtained by sending a blank message to:

         [e-mail]

Note: sending mail to [e-mail] generates an automatic reply
so anything else you write in the message is ignored.  For questions,
send mail to [e-mail] instead.



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SOME IMPORTANT FILES AND DIRECTORIES ON THIS DISC

(NOTE:   The 'x:' is replaced with your drive letter)

00readme.txt            You're reading it.
cdf.exe                 CD-FIND - locates files on the CD
ctl3d.dll               Needed for QRZWIN.EXE - don't delete :-)
qrz.exe                 The DOS callbook program.
qrzhelp.txt             The DOS help file
qrzwin.exe              The Windows callbook program
qrzwin.hlp              The Windows help file for QRZWIN
x:\buffalo              Technical Info from CS.BUFFALO.EDU (rules,
                        exam questions, lot's -o- good stuff)
                        Devon Bowen, KA2NRC, buffalo.edu
x:\buffalo\arrl_bib\... Huge index of past QST and QEX articles
x:\callbk               The callbook database is stored here
x:\digests              Selected INTERNET NEWS Articles
x:\germany              Ham Radio files from Germany
x:\misc                 Like the name says - Some good TNC Software too
x:\mods                 150 radio MOD files
x:\dos\pkunpak.exe      Used for 'unpacking' .ARC files
x:\dos\unzip.exe        Used for 'unzipping' .ZIP files
x:\simtel               A large collection of ham related shareware
x:\simtel\starter       A collection of ARC\ZIP\TAR utilities
x:\ucsd                 Contributions from UCSD, Brian Kantor, WB6CYT, UCSD
x:\ucsd\digests\...     Usenet Ham Radio News articles 1989-1993
x:\ucsd\hamradio\...    Large assortment of ham radio programs
x:\ucsd\hamradio\packet\...   Gobs (56MB) of packet related files.
x:\unix                 UNIX compatible callsign search software
x:\wav                  Sound Blaster .WAV files for TNC testing
x:\win3                 Misc. Windows help files and articles


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       HAM SHAREWARE AUTHORS

We welcome quality contributions from amateur radio shareware
authors.  We also are interested in any data or information files
which would be of interest to the general amateur radio community.
To submit your data and/or software for inclusion in a future version
of QRZ! just send e-mail to [e-mail] or write to:

QRZ! c/o Fred Lloyd
8215 E. Wood Drive
Scottsdale, AZ  85260

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Walnut Creek CDROM is an approved vendor and associate member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure
that the shareware principle works for you.  If you are unable to
resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help.  The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does
not provide technical support for members' products.  Please write to
the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a
CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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* * *  Watch for the next edition in 3 months! * * *
Thanks and 73,

-fred  AA7BQ           [e-mail]


      Thank you for buying  the QRZ! Ham Radio CD-ROM!


* * * IMPORTANT LICENSING INFORMATION - PLEASE READ * * *

This license applies to you, even if you don't read it.


LICENSE TO USE

This CD is licensed "Like a book", which means that if you have the
CD-ROM disc then you have the license.  The license lasts as long as
the CD does.

You can copy this CD to a hard disk, but we wouldn't recommend it.
At todays prices, you could buy 30 copies of this CD for what it
would cost you in hard disk space - think about it.  (Come to think
of it, you could also buy a dozen copies of the CD and a CD-ROM drive
for what you would pay in hard disk space.)

If money is no object to you and you really want to copy this disc to
your hard disk than go ahead.  Just remember that in order for the
license to be valid, you must still have the CD.  What all this means
is that you may not copy this CD to your hard disk and then sell,
give away or loan out the CD.  If you do decide to dispose of the CD,
then you must erase any copies of it that you may have made.

If you operate your system as a BBS, networking or packet radio
system, then it is okay to let other people log onto your machine and
use this disc.  Your users may download anything they like, except
the callsign database.  Be sure your users understand that the
callsign database is NOT shareware and can not be downloaded.

If you are thinking about making a CD-ROM of your own, note that you
MAY NOT copy any portion of this disc in doing so.  If you have a
good idea for a new title, call Walnut Creek CDROM ([phone]),
they'd be happy to talk to you.


* * * SHAREWARE * * *

There are a lot of shareware programs on this disc.  Shareware
authors make their living by depending on the fact that honest people
will pay them if they find the shareware useful.  Nearly all
shareware packages will contain a message that asks you to send money
to the author(s) if you like their software.  Although you paid for
this CD-ROM, your purchase did not include any payments to the
shareware authors.  You must contact them directly at the address
they indicate.

There is also a fair amount of "Public Domain" software on this disc.
Public domain software is different from shareware in that no payment
to the author is generally expected.  The author(s), out of the
kindness of (his/her/their) heart(s) have decided to donate their
work to the public at large.  If you are able to find out who they
are, It would be a nice gesture to drop them a line expressing your
appreciation of their work.

The callbook data, the callbook search and retrieval software, and
the on-line help files are neither shareware nor in the "public
domain".  These products are included as a part of this CD-ROM and
may not be sold or traded separately.  As the owner of the CD, you
may copy any portion of this disc to another media as long as you
still own the CD.  You may not sell or trade any of the copies that
you make.  You can, however, sell or trade the CD itself.  Once the
CD is sold or traded, the license to use the CD transfers to the new
owner.


* * * DISCLAIMERS * * *

There are a lot of good programs on this disc. Some of the programs
are great and some of them are not-so-great.  Many of them are widely
known to be good, useful packages but we here at QRZ! cannot take
responsibility or offer support for any of them.  If you need help
and can find a name or an address within a particular shareware
package then you might try contacting them yourself.  If not then
you'll just have to figure it out for yourself.

Above all, remember the following:

ALL OF THE SOFTWARE AND DATA ON THIS DISC IS OFFERED "AS IS" AND
WITHOUT A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

You also need to be aware that we cannot accept any responsibility,
or liability in the event that using the software on this disk causes
you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair.  As with
any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so
that you can recover from unforeseen crashes.

Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this
disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped by.
If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us immediately
so we can rectify the situation.  Thanks.


* * * RADIO MODIFICATIONS * * *

There are a lot of data files which describe how to modify various
radios in various ways.  Some of these modifications make it possible
to transmit and receive on frequencies which are unauthorized or
illegal.  It is our expectation that users who modify their radios
have legitimate reasons to do so and will not operate their gear in
an illegal or irresponsible manner.

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DATABASE ACCURACY

The US callsign data has been obtained from the federal government.
As one might expect, information from the federal government is less
than 100 percent accurate.  We don't maintain this database and
therefore if you want something changed or corrected then you'll have
to deal with the FCC yourself.  Actually, it's pretty easy.  Just get
a 610 from the FCC, fill it out with the correct information and mail
it in.  There is no charge for this and the information will probably
reach us in time for the next edition of the CD.

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Our thanks to everyone else we forgot to mention.