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- PC-Track Version 2.14 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
P C - T r a c k
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Version 2.14
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D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
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A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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Last updated: Dec, 1991
This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the PC-Track package.
Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the VENDOR.DOC text
file.
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Program Information:
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Replacement Information:
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This latest distribution copy of PC-Track Version 2.14 replaces all
previous versions of PC-Track.
Distribution Files:
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As you hopefully have seen, PC-TRACK is distributed in a self-extracting
LZH file called PCT214.EXE.
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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Name : PC-Track 2.14
Category : Astronomy or Ham Radio
Sub-Category : Satellite Tracking
Keywords: Satellite, Tracking, Ephemeris,
Short Description:
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PC-TRACK is a satellite tracking program capable of tracking up to 8 earth
orbiting satellites in real time with 3 dimensional graphics displays.
Long Description:
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PC-TRACK is a general purpose satellite tracking package designed to take
the complexity and confusion out of finding where any earth orbiting
satellites (weather, amateur radio, military, foreign, etc.) are in space.
PC-TRACK will track up to 8 satellites simultaneously and will provide the
antenna pointing data necessary to transmit signals to or receive signals
from them. PC-TRACK provides a colorful, graphical means of visualizing
satellite orbits both in stunning three dimensional spherical displays and
flat map displays.
System Requirements
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=> IBM PC, XT, AT or any close compatible with at least 2.5MB of free
disk space.
=> 640K of conventional memory.
=> MS-DOS or PC-DOS version 2.0 or greater.
=> EGA or better video board and monitor.
=> Printer capable of printing 10 and 17 Characters Per Inch (CPI);
6 and 8 Lines Per Inch (LPI).
Features
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- Tracks 3D on various user selectable globe displays.
- Can track up to 8 satellites simultaneously.
- Text screen tracking for users with no EGA capability.
- Computes Orbit Phase
- New PCTSCAN utility which will scan for next available orbits
- Informative printouts
- Downlink frequency display, showing doppler shift.
- Color control of graphics data display.
- Multiple maps available of world and continents.
- Maps automatically selected for station
- All stations in database displayed on the maps
- Able to print all points computed or just those in range.
- Real Time Tracking or Fast Tracking
- Can be configured to track using UTC time or LOCAL time.
- Can be configured to display distances using metric or english system.
- Separate data paths for maps.
- Satellites can be tracked on map with or without ground track.
- Improved satellite position display.
- Full control of Date, Time, and Interval used to predict object data.
- DOS real time clock can be set while tracking.
- Object and Observer files sorted by name.
- Can use custom named observer and object data files from command line.
- Disk errors reported to user for correction.
- Can print computed data for any one of the 8 tracked objects.
- Can print either all points or just those in range of the observer.
- Can define defaults for observer, map, and objects.
- Can display enlarged maps while tracking.
- Able to change time incremeent to change time of prediction.
- User friendly interface.
- Self contained data base of 200 objects and 200 observation points.
- Azimuth Elevation chart displays relationship of object to observer.
- User configurable printer control commands.
- Separate data path for data files.
- Uses Smart Overlay with EMS 4.0 memory for more efficient use of
conventional memory.
- Automatic conversion utility for converting NORAD/NASA two line
orbital elements to PC-TRACK format.
Quotes from Reviews, Articles and Users:
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References by distributors:
Public Brand Software
Rated a Trophy winner!
Number AS17.1
PC-SIG :
Listed in their "Encyclopedia of Shareware" Third Edition
Disk # 2241
Comments from some registered users:
Paul J.
Lakewood, Oh
"..fantastic satellite tracking software. Your outstanding work is most
appreciated." "...I can't imagine what more you might add."
Malcolm S.
Sidney, B.C.
"I love the program..." "I find the program very useful and
informative."
Nicholas C.
Spring Valley, N.Y.
"I liked your original version (1.1) very much and was very comfortable
with its operation that I wast not eager to update. But, with the
addition of the current orbit phase option, that was the icing on the
cake. In addition, all the "bells and whistles" included made it even
more valuable. It is excellent and I will promote it even more!"
Registration Information:
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Registration Fee : (see REGISTER.DOC)
US & Canada : $25.00 (postage paid)
Outside US & Canada : $30.00 (postage paid)
Registration package includes :
Latest version on 5.25" and 3.5" floppy disks.
Printed User Guide
Quick Reference Card
180 days user support. (see GETHELP.DOC)
30 day money back guarantee.
Notice of new upgrades and products.
For complete user registration information please refer to the
REGISTER.DOC text file.
Other Products:
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Master Meal Manager Version 1.51
Master Meal Manager is masterful combination of user friendliness
and common sense functions making the common kitchen management chores
(recipes, meal planning, and shopping) a breeze. All three are integrated
together so that your recipes are used to generate a meal schedule for
up to 14 days worth of meals. The meal schedule and recipes are then used
to generate your shopping list. Easy to learn. Easy to use.
Author/Publisher Information:
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Thomas C. Johnson is a Computer Systems Analyst for the world's largest
employer and has been producing user-friendly, practical software for the
shareware market since 1989.
He has also been involved in custom programming / systems consulting
since 1982, encompasing a wide variety of fields.
Please feel free to contact him any time if you have any questions, comments,
suggestions, or custom programming needs. He can be reached by mail at the
following address:
Thomas C. Johnson
9920 S. Palmer Rd.
New Carlisle, Oh. 45344
U.S.A.