VUSC – VHF/UHF/SHF/Contest program

The program is designed for VHF competitions, as for prime use in contest, as well as for entering and evaluating data after the race. The years of racing experience of the OK1KRA and OK2KKW station operators were used in its creation.. However, the author gladly welcomes comments and suggestions for improvement. To the question why the program is in English is this answer: English is an international language as a radio amateur, so does the programmer. Some terms do not have operating terms or Czech equivalents, they are not used or are too long, notwithstanding the need to manage multiple language versions. In addition, for known problems with pasta, especially in the MS-DOS operating system, it was decided for English. Yield, that this Czech guide and Czech hint will allow you to use the program and amateurs who do not speak English completely. Help files (vus.hlp, vusa.hlp, vusc.hlp) can be edited with regular editors and any necessary information can be added.

2. Technical conditions

The program is designed for personal computers such as PCs with MS-DOS operating systems 5.0 and higher, Windows 3.11 or Windows 95/98 / Me. Morse functions cannot be used on Windows NT / 2000, sound card, rotator, sit a packet radio. Resident antivirus programs must be closed before starting, which could adversely affect the operation of the program. It is also recommended to disable the screen saver and battery wipe system on laptops. In the worst case, you can start Windows 95/98 / Me in MS-DOS mode.

PC requirements:

• processor: minimal 80386, when using morse code and rotator at least 486/66 DX2
• memory RAM: minimal 3 MB plus memory for audio files, if used
• waves place on HD: about 4 MB
• video karta: VGA
• ports: 1 x seriovy RS-232C (WITH), 1 x paralelni Centronics (LPT)
• sound card: SoundBlaster, SoundBlaster 16, SoundBlaster Pro, SoundBlaster Pro2, AWE 32 and compatible.
• binding card: any type of Ethernet or. Token Ring with Pro for Windows 95/98 / Me

RAM and disk space requirements may vary slightly depending on database size and number of connections (viz dale). When using a sound card, it is necessary to add the size of the recorded WAV file to the RAM memory, so to the required space on the disk. The author will appreciate all information regarding use on various types of computers.

The program is designed primarily for direct operation by the operator, i.e.. the diary kept on paper is not used. The data is secured for this purpose, that it will not be lost even in the event of a sudden computer crash (for any reason). The maximum loss can only represent, just broken connections. If such an eventuality occurs, After starting the computer, simply run the program again and enter the name of the plant. The program will restore the date (appears on the right “Recovering…”) and it is possible to continue. In addition, it is possible during the race (e.g.. at the time of the call challenge) make a copy of the current state on a floppy disk in case of a hard hard disk crash.

The diary is kept in a classic form, i.e.. connections are entered continuously over time, as it was done on various bands (Philosophy similar as rec. in the program about KV plants K1EA). Each row of the diary is divided into individual fields – cas, brand, vyslany report, connection number, nice code, prijaty tenant, By listening to one complete connection, it is therefore possible to obtain the maximum azimuth. Vsechna pole, except for the number connected, point and azimuth can be changed directly. Connection numbers can be changed using special displays.

If we were to list here what this program can do, it would be on many sides. Here is at least a brief description of this excellent program:

• Program your freeware, no registration or payment of a fee is required
• Possibility to work online (during the race) i off-line (entering a connection from paper)
• Free editor of all connections
• All VHF / UHF / SHF bands simultaneously on one computer
• Large RAM capacity, several thousand connections, all databases in memory
• High security of data storage in case of a hardware or software crash
• Database of stations and locators from previous races
• Support for EDI files for input and output
• Print and QSL database support
• Support ADIF files for upload to http://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard – electronic QSL
• TRX keying from serial and parallel port with elbug with two-paddle trap
• Sound card support for SSB challenge
• Rotator control with a very simple hardware interface
• Support for packet radio modem

TNC5 – DX Cluster monitoring during the race

• Network support (Ethernet, Token Ring) – log sharing between an unlimited number of computers
• Packet radio server – sharing a packet modem over a network