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Hi! This is the context sensitive help system of RADIODESK 1.1 ! J
[F1] will pop up a special help window almost everywhere in the program. =
If no special help is available you will find this screen.  Å

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' Help on help
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Everytime you press [F1] a tiny little help window will open and tell you anything about the actual command or menu. E
If there is no other help available you will find this help window. Ä
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You will get your first information on the help system by pressing [F1]. 
 Keyboard commands
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 Logbook
 Stations
 QSL cards
 Reception report forms
 Print

 Practical help
 Glossary
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 Window commands
 Configuration
 Register
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^■'( Keyboard commands
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With the [ALT] key you get into the upper menu of the screen. There you can move with the cursor keys [left] and [right] and with  the [up] and [down] key you can select any command in the pulldown menues. E
[ESC] closes the actual window or application or end any operation. U
[F1] lets you pop up the context sensitive help system at any point of the program. Ä
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' Mouse
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Of course you may use your mouse to run RADIODESK ! t
Simply click the upper menu line, move left and right, up or down, and  select your favourite command in the menu. `
You can also tune the velocity of the mouse click by selection of the command "configuration". Ä
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'& Screen & Colours
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If you don't like the preset colours of RADIODESK - well you are free to change them at your own taste... Please choose your favourite  configuration and confirm with [OKAY] or [ENTER]. Ä
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'  Configuration
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You will find two more menu points here: the mouse click menu and the screen & colours menu.  G
Please select one of the two subcommands and follow the instructions. Ä
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' Register
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Please feel free to take a closer look at the register form of this software! If you are content with the features of RADIODESK and you want to use it longer than 30 days then you should be so kind of printing the form. Fill in your personal data, put it together with $ 20.- in an envelope and send it directly to the following address: :
 BID GmbH
 RADIODESK
 P.O.Box  34
 10121 Berlin
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On the same day we will send you the full featured version of RADIODESK! We hope you support the idea of shareware by your registration? Thank you! Ä
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'* Read register form
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Please feel free to take a closer look at the register form of this software! If you are content with the features of RADIODESK and you want to use it longer than 30 days then you should be so kind of printing the form. Fill in your personal data, put it together with $ 20.- in an envelope and send it directly to the following address: :
 BID GmbH
 RADIODESK
 P.O.Box  34
 10121 Berlin
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On the same day we will send you the full featured version of RADIODESK! We hope you support the idea of shareware by your registration? Thank you! Ä
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Please feel free to take a closer look at the register form of this software! If you are content with the features of RADIODESK and you want to use it longer than 30 days then you should be so kind of printing the form. Fill in your personal data, put it together with $ 20.- in an envelope and send it directly to the following address: :
 BID GmbH
 RADIODESK
 P.O.Box  34
 10121 Berlin
 Germany
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On the same day we will send you the full featured version of RADIODESK! We hope you support the idea of shareware by your registration? Thank you! Ä
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' Applications
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This part of the menu is the very heart of RADIODESK: the applications. 9
Feel free to choose between the following applications: P
 Logbook
 Stations
 QSL cards
 World Time Clock
 Reception report forms
 Print
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[DOS shell] lets you somehow "switch" between RADIODESK and your DOS- operating system.  When you type [EXIT] as a DOS command you will return to RADIODESK. j
[ALT-X] ends your session with RADIODESK definitely and you will find yourself again on the DOS surface. Ä
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The Database "Logbook" you can use to file your personal radio activities. I think you know what it is good for, when you evoke the application and take a closer look at it... Of course you can edit all fields of the application absolutely free. You can create new records, delete old ones and... well, you know! ù
If you choose this command (or simply press [F2]) you will get a small dialog window at first where you find all recorded data in alphabetical order. (
This dialog window is called "FREQSI". r
Select the record you want to edit with the [up] and [down] cursor keys and confirm your selection with [ENTER]. r
Now the second and bigger dialog window will be opened, called "LOGBOOK". It contains the following data fields: ∞
  Frequency     ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (frequency of the broadcast)
  Station       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (name of the station)
  Time (UTC)    ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (exact time of broadcast (UTC))
  Language      ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (language of the broadcast)

  1st contact
  Date          ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (date of the 1st contact)
  Time (UTC)    ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (exact time of broadcast (UTC))
  SINPO code    ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (reception conditions (look at SINPO))
  Comment       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (for your personal comment)
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You can step forward and backwards between the fields with the [TAB]-key When you are ready and everything is alright with the record then simply confirm the changes with [ENTER]. ,
You can close this application with [ESC]. ╤
If a record has been changed, deleted or appended you will be asked again to confirm all the changes. The only reason for this is the very protection of your data. Please confirm again with [ENTER] or abort. Ä
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' Stations
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The database "Stations" is a collection of many actualised addresses of shortwave broadcasting stations from all over the world. In this shareware version we have only put 30 addresses in it. In the registered version you will find 100 addresses! Of course you may edit all the entries and can add your own records too. ƒ
When you choose this menu point (or press [F3] directly) at first you will  find a small dialog window with all stored records listed in alphabetical  order. -
The name of this dialog window is "STATSI". ä
Now you can select any record with the [up] and [down] cursor keys and  can switch to the main dialog window with the [ENTER] key. h
Now the main window opens (with the name "STATIONS") and displays all available data on this record:   b
  Shortname     ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (for the STATS dialog list)
  Station       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (name of the station)
  Department    ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (maybe there is a special department)
  P.O.Box       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (post office box)
  Street        ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (address)
  City          ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (address)
  Country       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (country)
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  Comment       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (your comments to the program)
  Fav.Freq.     ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (frequency with the best conditions)
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  Program details              (more details on the broadcast)
   [ ] Politics
   [ ] Culture
   [ ] Music 
   [ ] Tourism  
   [ ] DX-program 
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  QSL received                 (Have you got a QSL?)
   ( ) yes                     
   ( ) no  
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You can step forward and backwards between the fields with the [TAB]-key When you are ready and everything is alright with the record then simply confirm the changes with [ENTER]. ,
You can close this application with [ESC]. ╤
If a record has been changed, deleted or appended you will be asked again to confirm all the changes. The only reason for this is the very protection of your data. Please confirm again with [ENTER] or abort. Ä
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The database "QSL cards" should help you in getting an overview on your huge QSL collection (if there is)... All the most important data you can now store in this base. Of course you can edit all fields of the application absolutely free. You can create new records, delete old ones and... well, you know! ù
If you choose this command (or simply press [F4]) you will get a small dialog window at first where you find all recorded data in alphabetical order. *
This dialog window is called "QSLCARDI". r
Select the record you want to edit with the [up] and [down] cursor keys and confirm your selection with [ENTER]. n
Now the second and bigger dialog window will be opened, called "QSL". It contains the following data fields: q
  Shortname     ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (appears in the QSLCARDS list)
  Requested     ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (date of your reception report)
  Received      ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (date of the QSL from the station)
  Station       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (name of the station)
  Frequency     ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (frequency of the broadcast)
  Date          ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (date of the 1st contact)
  Time (UTC)    ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (time of the broadcast (UTC))
  SINPO code    ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (reception conditions (look for SINPO))
  Overall merit ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (your overall merit of the broadcast)
  Comment       ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒   (your comments on the program)
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  Program details              (more details on the program)
   [ ] Politics
   [ ] Culture
   [ ] Music
   [ ] Tourism  
   [ ] DX-program
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  What did I get               (if you have received a QSL package)
   [ ] QSL                      
   [ ] schedule 
   [ ] pennant
   [ ] others
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You can step forward and backwards between the fields with the [TAB]-key When you are ready and everything is alright with the record then simply confirm the changes with [ENTER]. ,
You can close this application with [ESC]. ╤
If a record has been changed, deleted or appended you will be asked again to confirm all the changes. The only reason for this is the very protection of your data. Please confirm again with [ENTER] or abort. Ä
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'& World Time Clock
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When you press the hotkey [ALT-W] you evoke the screen of the world time  clock. It gives you a very quick overview on the world time zones. 15 cities all around the world display their actual time at a glance. A
please notice that RADIODESK can calculate those time zones only by checking your internal ROM clock! Sorry, but in this moment it is adjusted for CET   (Central European Time) only... In a later version of RADIODESK you will be able to input your own time level (in comparison to UTC) and everything will be just fine. <
You can close the World Time Clock by pressing [ESC] once. Ä
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'2 Reception report forms
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RADIODESK 1.1 will be delivered with six different forms which you are free  to for your reception reports. These reports are of course standardised and will only contain the most important data. Many of the smaller broadcasting station will be very pleased to find any "personal" comment to their programs instead of simple "technicals"... Please be creative and don't use our  reception reports alone! B
You find the reception report forms in five different languages: 5
  german 
  english
  french
  spanish
  portuguese
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You will also find a standard QSL postcard in english for all purposes. If you like to save a little money you may try the postcard instead of a standard letter. - ì
When you select any of those report forms please take care that your printer is online and ready. YYou can abort this operation with [ESC]. ─
If you like to print a form then please switch with the [TAB] key to the [OKAY]-Button! This is only for your protection again: the print operation will be aborted when you simply press [ENTER]! Ä
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You can send most of the data available in RADIODESK to the printer. Please choose between the following print jobs: 
 Shortwave bandplan       (the whole bandplan of the shortwaves)
 DX-schedule              (the best conditions and times)
 Sunspots chart           (chart of sunspots from 1910 until now)
 Spelling alphabet        (the german and international way of spelling)
 CW alphabet              (DIT DAH DIT DAH DIT)
 QSO abbreviations        (all the "shorties" on traffic)
 Q-codes for HAMs         (important Qxx-codes for amateurs)
 Country prefixes         (of many countries all over the world)
 QSL-standard postcard    (international standard reception report)
 Rec-report -> german     (german version of QSL-form)
 Rec-report -> english    (english version of QSL-form)
 Rec-report -> french     (french version of QSL-form)
 Rec-report -> spanish    (spanish version of QSL-form)
 Rec-report -> portuguese (portuguese version of QSL-form)
 Register form            (for your registration!)
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With [TAB] you reach the select mode. With [up] und [down] you can choose one of the print jobs and confirm with [ENTER]. è
When you click on this menu point please switch on your printer and make sure that it's ready. You may cancel this operation with [ESC]. ─
If you like to print a form then please switch with the [TAB] key to the [OKAY]-Button! This is only for your protection again: the print operation will be aborted when you simply press [ENTER]! Ä
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' DOS-shell
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The command [DOS-shell] allows you to jump to the operating system without "really" leaving RADIODESK. You may now operate there and do anything you  like! After typing [EXIT] you will return to RADIODESK immediately. Ä
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' End program
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The command [ALT-X] terminates your session with RADIODESK 1.1 and brings you back to the operating system (where you actually came from). Ä
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'" Practical help
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Beside all applications and the glossary we have implemented several very useful help screens (or online screens if you like). Those screens will be a great help for all of you but especially to the newbies in the metier of  HAM stuff... B
Now you can get a quick overview on one of the following topics: n
 Shortwave bandplan       (the whole bandplan of the shortwaves)
 DX-schedule              (the best conditions and times)
 Sunspots chart           (chart of sunspots from 1910 until now)
 SINPO-code               (standard codes for reception reports)
 RST-code                 (codes more used for HAM reports)
 Spelling alphabet        (the german and international way of spelling)
 CW alphabet              (DIT DAH DIT DAH DIT)
 QSO abbreviations        (all the "shorties" on traffic)
 Q-codes for HAMs         (important Qxx-codes for amateurs)
 Country prefixes         (of many countries all over the world)
 
2You can close each window by pressing [ESC] once. Ä
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' Glossary
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Beside all applications and the practical help screens we have implemented very useful glossary of common topics concerning the SWL and HAM hobby. We think those screens being a great help for all of you but especially for the newbies in the metier of HAM stuff... B
Now you can get a quick overview on one of the following topics: « 
 Amateurs    
 ARRL
 CB
 CCITT
 CW
 Dipole antenna
 DX
 HAM
 Ionosphere
 IRC
 Longwire antenna 
 Packet Radio
 RTTY
 SSB
 Sun activity
 SWL
 UTC
 Wave propagation
 Weather
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You can close each window by pressing [ESC] once. Ä
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'$ Window commands
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In RADIODESK you can edit all windows on the desktop. You can change the size, move them, jump to the next or previous window and are free to open as many window as you can bear... It's totally up to you! V
[F5] enables you to move a window on the desktop. Confirm your changes with [ENTER]. d
[SHIFT-F5] enables you to change its size with the cursor keys. Confirm your changes with [ENTER]. #
[F6] switches to the next window. 4
[SHIFT-F6] brings you back to the previous window. !
[ESC] closes the actual window. Ä
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' Move window
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This command (or [F5]) enables you to move a window on the desktop. Confirm your changes with [ENTER]. v
This command (or [SHIFT-F5]) enables you to change its size with the cursor keys. Confirm your changes with [ENTER]. Ä
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' Next window
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This command (or [F6]) switches to the next window. Ä
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'$ Previous window
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This command (or [SHIFT-F6]) brings you back to the previous window. Ä
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This command (or [ESC]) closes the actual window. Ä
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