Version 5.96 release notes

[Larry Tyree]

          Release notes for TR Logging Program - Version 5.96
                             12 January 1997


Version 5.96 released on 12 January 1997

 - Added way to process ARRL 10 meter log into TRMASTER.

 - Added CUSTOM as an INITIAL EXCHANGE choice.  Process the string defined
   with CUSTOM INITIAL EXCHANGE STRING to build an initial exchange.  The
   following elements may be used:

      CQZONE    ITUZONE   NAME      QTH       SECTION   USER1     USER2
      USER3     GRID      FOC       CHECK     OLDCALL   TENTEN

   CQZONE and ITUZONE will first look in the TRMASTER database for an
   entry.  If it doesn't find one, it will use the data in CTY.DAT to
   determine the zone.

 - Expanded available choices for USER INFO SHOWN to include:

      NAME      QTH       SECTION   OLDCALL   GRID      CHECK SECTION
      ZONE      USER 1    USER 2    USER 3    CUSTOM    FOC NUMBER

   Note that CUSTOM is a choice here now as well.  This will process
   the string CUSTOM USER STRING to build the display.  The following
   elements may be used:

      CQZONE    ITUZONE   NAME      QTH       SECTION   USER1     USER2
      USER3     GRID      FOC       CHECK     OLDCALL   TENTEN

   CQZONE and ITUZONE will first look in the TRMASTER database for an
   entry.  If it doesn't find one, it will use the data in CTY.DAT to
   determine the zone.

 - Fixed O command in U E E editor (Old Call) - it would do nothing before.
 - Eliminated bad crash if trying to use SCP with too little free memory.
 - Send corrected call before 73 message with QSLButDoNotLog & bad exchange.
 - Eliminated possible truncation of sprint simulator exchange.
 - Fixed nameless calls being fetched in SPRINT simulator.
 - Added QCWA GOLDEN contest (no scoring) + CheckAndChapterOrQTHExchange.
 - Made | character only send name and space if there is a name there.
 - Disabled shift keys during execution of the Alt-L command.
 - Added POST R L - List multipliers worked.
 - Made GetBeamHeading not crash if target grid same grid as MY GRID.
 - Made entering DX QTH in Sprint unnecessary.


Manual for 5.95 available via anonymous ftp to jzap.com in pub/n6tr.
Look for man593.zip (word for windows 6.0) or man593w2.zip (word for
windows 2.0).  This files can also be found on the TRLOG BBS.

Version 5.95 released on 21 December 1996

 - Fixed bug with a six letter KC6 or KA2 call when the first five letters
   matched an entry for Palau (T7) or Japan.  The six letter calls now
   show as USA.

 - If you specified a HOME GRID, but were not using a contest that used
   grids as multipliers, the program would come up in VGA mode, but not
   put up the grid map.  Now the program will not go into VGA mode.

 - Added ARCI QSO PARTY contest.

 - If you were adding a file to TRMASTER that contained duplicates, it
   was possible for multiple entries to be made in the TRMASTER file.
   This has been fixed.  If you have multiple entries, you will need to
   regenerate your TRMASTER file using the new version of POST.

 - Increased MaximumCountries from 400 to 510.  This is used by some
   people for the FOC contest and they need 500.

 - Added FOC NUMBER to INITIAL EXCHANGE and USER INFO SHOWN.

 - Added procedure to move sections from ARRL 160 log to TRMASTER database.

 - Made all ARRL Section QSOs in ARRL 160 count two points.

 - Added DISTANCE start up for calculating distance between two grids.
   To use, type TR DISTANCE and then enter the two grids.

 - Fixed POST's L M multiplier check for ARRL 10 meter contest.  Previously
   it would not recognize domestic multipliers correctly.

 - Added ARRL 10 QSOPointMethod - now /N and /T CW QSOs are 8 points.

 - If you tried to use TR READ with an ARRL 10 meter log, it would hang
   when it found a DX station.  This has been fixed.

 - Fixed some potential divide by zeros when computing grid distance.

 - Appear to have fixed the LPT1 problem with video and paddle port.

 - Reworked POST's QSL routines which interface to the names database.  All
   routines now use TRMASTER for their names.  New name data entered during
   QSL process is not saved in TRMASTER or NAMES.CMQ.  Instead, a file called
   NAMES.NEW is generated.  This file can be imported into TRMASTER using the
   POST U E F N file read command.

 - The POST R V command (view notes) did not properly close the output
   file.  This meant if you were saving them to a disk file, some of
   the last entries were missing.  This has been fixed.

 - When doing a base 64 decode (TR DEBASE64), the byte count showed the
   number of bytes in the input file, not the output file.  Also, some
   improvements have been made to the routine to cover some different
   file formats I have seen recently.

 - The Section initial exchange was broken - it gave check and section.
   Now it only gives you the section.

Version 5.94 - Released on 7 December 1996.

 - Removed RIT commands for Yaesu - there isn't any way to make it work
   with their firmware.

 - Fixed FT1000 commands in LOGCFG.DAT file.

 - Added OldCall as a USER FIELD which can be displayed (Control-J).

 - Added routine to load in Old call / New call update file.  A file
   with the call changes from gate two is available as "gatetwo". It
   has been included with this release.  You can also get it from the
   BBS or ftp to jzap.com in the pub/n6tr directory.

 - Created OldCall field in TRMASTER database.  Maximum length 12 bytes.

 - Fixed QSL label T command - was broken when went to CTY.DAT file.

Version 5.93 - Released on 4 December 1996 (5.92 was only used at W7RM)

 - Made inactive radio's band output port follow radio band change.
   Before, you would have to Alt-R to the radio and have it's band
   displayed for this to happen.

 - Added Section initial exchange - just in time for the ARRL 160.

 - Added FARNSWORTH ENABLE.  Default is false and you can get to it with
   (Control-J).  I like how it works without having to adjust the speed.
   Try it.  If you really think the cut in needs to be programmable,
   I will do it.

 - Made SCP work with characters added during AutoStartSend.  Before
   the SCP display would stop updating after CW started.

 - Made reminder posted messages stay up fixed number of seconds (60).
   Before they would stay up until the next minute rolled around on
   the clock.  Eliminates the possibility of a message only being
   displayed for one second if it is posted just before a new minute.

   Reminder posted messages are also used for network error messages
   and Packet Spot announcements.

 - Improved multi nework error messages.  Instead of just the nework
   broken message after the 10th retry, you get a warning after 5 retries.

 - Made the Control-Enter function (don't send CW) work for the S&P
   mode.

 - Added IC781 as radio type and send narrow filter command with mode.
   Let me know what other radios need this.

 - Added summary sheet for Stew Perry contest.

 - Added the FT990 as a interfaced radio choice.  Fixed the split
   function for this radio.

 - Attempt to make RIT shift keys work with Yaesu radios.  Let me know
   if it works.

 - Added Control-W to erase window contents.  Works the same as ESCAPE
   without stopping CW.

Version 5.91 - Released 19 November 1996

 - Made Control-\ or Control-Enter not disable function key CW messages.
 - Changed FT990 RIT increment from 10 to 20 hertz (same as 4.05).
 - Fixed bug with no CW space after / sign.

Version 5.90 - Released 18 November 1996

 - Made = key work again (QuickQSLMessage2).  This is an undocumented
   feature that was removed a few versions ago, and someone missed it!
   It will send EE as a QSL message.

 - Added split frequency set for FT990.  The command that the FT-1000
   has for setting the B vfo doesn't exist on the 890/990.  I now switch
   to the B VFO, set the frequency, then switch back to the A VFO when
   setting the frequency for the B vfo.

 - Put RIT back in for FT990.  Someone said it used to work - the 990
   I had must have had old firmware because it never did.  Hope it works
   now.  Maybe we should try the MP and see if it works (maybe someone
   can play with the MP as a FT990 and see if anything happens).

 - Made FT990 and FT890 same thing.  It used to be the 990 used the same
   commands as the 1000.  However, it looks like the 890 is much closer.
   Entering FT990 as the radio type.

 - Added MULTI RETRY COUNT (default 30 - minimum 3) + Control-J.  This is
   the retry delay for the first two retires.  Set this to 3 or 5 seconds
   per computer in the network (minus 1 computer).

 - Added PACKET ADD LF command (Control-J).  Some packet guys needed this.
   It adds a line feed whenever a carriage return is found.  Default is
   FALSE and you can get to it with Control-J.

 - Improved base 64 decode.  Someone sent me a file that didn't work, but
   it does now.

 - Fixed mode for JST radio.  I was reading the filter width bit, not the
   mode bit.

 - Way to send "unique" CW.  The following control characters have been
   added to send CW elements of various lengths.  The normal dit length
   is 10 and the normal dah length is 30.

   Dah Length = 22  Control-E          Dit Length =  6  Control-P
   Dah Length = 26  Control-Dash       Dit Length =  8  Control-Q
   Dah Length = 30  Control-K          Dit Length = 10  Control-\
   Dah Length = 34  Control-N          Dit Length = 12  Control-V
   Dah Length = 38  Control-O          Dit Length = 14  Control-L

   You can combine these elements with normal characters.  For example,
   you can send a six with a long dah with Control-O followed by an H.
   Control characters can be programmed when using the Alt-P command
   by pressing first Control-P, then the Control character you want.