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Select the floppy that matches the band/mode you intend to use.
To operate on any band you MUST have the
floppy for that band. This prevents two people from
knowingly or unknowingly operating on the same band at the same time
which is a major rules violation and duplicate contacts will not
count. (Don't forget to put the floppy back into the bin when you
change bands/mode so it will be available for someone else to use.)
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Turn on the computer and allow it to boot up.
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Insert floppy.
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Load the DOS software.
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At the "C:\WINDOWS>" prompt, type "cd..")
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At the "C:" prompt type "a:"
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At the "A;" prompt type "date" and the current date should be
display. If not, enter correct date.
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At the "A:" prompt type "time" The current time should be displayed.
If not in UTC change the time to UTC.
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At the "A:" prompt type "wr9r.exe"
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You will be asked to provide a "Filename".
THIS IS IMPORTANT!!
Filenames have already been set up on the disk to store your log
information. The filenames are on the diskette label.
Use that name and that name only.
Filenames for phone operation are 80M SSB, 40M SSB, etc. Only one
diskette has been prepared for both digital and cw operation for each
band. Files for digital operation are 80M digital, 40M digital, etc.,
for cw they are 80M CW, 40M CW, etc.
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The computer will then display the call, address, etc. Hit the escape
to continue.
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The computer will then display the power level to be used. Us the
up/down arrow to select "150 W or less" and hit enter.
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The computer will then display the mode (cw, phone, digital). Again
use the up/down arrow to select your mode and press enter. Be sure
the mode you select agrees with the mode shown on the diskette. Hit
enter to proceed.
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The computer will then display the band selection. Use the up/down
arrows to select you band, again, being sure that the band selected
agrees with the band on the diskette. Hit enter to proceed.
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The computer will then display com selections. This is of no
importance to us for phone and cw operation, so hit enter to proceed.
I don't know but it may be important for using PSK??
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If you have selected the digital or cw mode, the computer will ask for
more info. Either provide the info or hit the escape key.
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You are now ready to log. Note the "F" function key commands at the
bottom of the screen. If you are running cw or digital, press the
"Alt" key to display more commands, particularly the Alt F10 to close
the file. REMEMBER TO CLOSE THE FILE WHEN YOU
ARE FINISHED TO SAVE THE LOG INFORMATION!!
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The most helpful command it "Alt H" for help.
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S will give you a display of the ARRL sections.
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