TURBOLOG

VERSION 3

TurboLog Version 3 is the latest version of our station logging program. This version adds the following major functionality to that offered by TurboLog 2:

• Multimode terminal
• K1EA's DVP supported
• On line configuration
• Mouse support Full frequency logging
• Notepad facility
• Enhanced DXCC support
• Enhanced listings utilities
• Biult in print spooler
• Release status information

Version 3.00, 08-Oct 1994

This is the first formal release of TurboLog-III, at the 1994 RSGB HF Convention, Beaumont, Windsor.

Version 3.01, 24-Oct 1994

BUG FIXES:

• Installing over a previous version of TL2 resulted in corrupt DXCC database and incorrect country counts. (Tnx G4CCZ)
• Minor alignment errors in the keyword listing screen display corrected.
• If the screen-saver operated whilst in the basic packet window, then return to logging screen was corrupted. (Tnx G4VXE)

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Version 3.02, 15-Jan 1995

NEW FEATURES

• INFO display improved to include approximate number of QSOs that can be logged in the current free disk space.
• In contest and DXpedition modes where locators are in use, the keyword field is ignored, making QSO entry easier. If you still want to enter a keyword, use the # format in the comments line.
• In the multimode screen, clicking on the MODE indicator now presents a menu of data modes which can be immediately selected using the mouse.
• In DXCC worked matrix display, the display can show what you have worked in the current, previous or all DXCC accounting periods. Display is toggled using the letter P, or can be selected from the F10 menu.
• QSL label operations to the printer do not complete with a form feed. This was requested by a number of users to avoid wasting labels.
• Band units can now be displayed in the logbook listings.
• Grab (Alt-G) now automatically determines the country of the spot.
• Upper and lower case is now supported in the multi-mode screen. If it is essential that your TU receives upper case for a specific mode, then you can force all characters to upper case by placing the statement $UPPERCASE in the appropriate .MMM file. Suggested location is after the initialisation section.

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Version 3.03, 01-Apr 1995

NEW FEATURES

• Invalid log file names cannot now be entered. Invalid characters are replaced with a #.
• The internal country number used by TurboLog and G3WGV Contest log can now be exported using the logbook listings utility, and imported via the ASCII import utility. This enables ambiguous country resolution to be retained through an export/import cycle.
• You can now pass the logging/spot frequency to database programs executed via Alt-0 to Alt-9. The substitution field is %F. See sections 5 and 21 of the User's Guide for more information. Also refer to the on-line information for a list of the various substitution fields.
• In contest/DXpedition modes, an auroral report (eg: 59A) can now be entered.

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Version 3.04, 01-May 1995

NEW FEATURES

• Exporting to the IOTA program IOTAMEM implemented. A .UIF file is exported with the logbook filename root.
• Minor enhancement to sunrise/sunset routine. If there is no sunrise/sunset then the display shows ^030N/S^030 when the sun never sets ^031N/R^031 when the sun never rises.
• Size of executable code reduced by 12kB by redesigning the messages database system. Three new files, with extension .INT are generated automatically in the root directory as part of this change.
• Significant enhancement to DXCC matrix displays (F7 from the log screen). The matrix can now also display countries in each of the CQWW and ITU zones in exactly the same way as continents are currently shown. Several new and changed key-strokes are needed to support this enhancement, please refer to on-line help and the manual corrections under General Information.
• On start-up, program goes directly to logging screen rather than the main menu. The main menu can still be accessed by simply pressing Escape.
• Minor enhancements made to the transceiver interface to improve the chances of the link being established at the first try.

COUNTRY.DAT:

• A revised COUNTRY.DAT is issued with TL3.04, following significant input from G4JFS (Tnx!).

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Version 3.05, 03-Jul 1995

NEW FEATURES

• In CW and voice keyboard mode, the cursor keys could be used to stop sending. Some folks didn't like that, whilst others did, so a new parameter is included in the morse and voice keyer advanced setup screens to turn this feature on or off. The same parameter is used for both modes, so the feature is off or on for both modes.

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Version 3.06, 19-Sep 1995

NEW FEATURES

• QSOs can be marked as contributing to your DXCC score or not. If you import QSOs from another program and respond NO to the update DXCC request, then these QSOs will not be counted even if you do a DXCC rebuild. The QSO editor has a new line item called "DXCC" which allows you to say whether the QSO should be counted in future. More information on this feature is in the general information file.
• The ASCII import facility is improved to handle wavelengths as well as frequency bands. The user is prompted for which format is in use. (from a suggestion by G4UOL - tnx.)
• The Rate Meters in DXpedition and Contest modes are meaningless when in post- event mode and have therefore been deleted from the statistics window except when real-time logging.
• In the QSO editor, line 25 now contains a help message telling you what is expected in each field.
• If you open a log in read-only mode, then the log file name display in the top status line is shown in red.
• IOTAMEM support for IOTA programme members is greatly enhanced, allowing band mode and QSO range to be selected, and export formats to be saved for future use.
• QSO editor: You can now edit whether the QSO is logged using band information only or full frequency logging. (From a suggestion by G4ZBD)

COUNTRY.DAT:

• A further revised COUNTRY.DAT is issued with TL3.06, following input from G3TXF (Tnx!).

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Version 3.07, 21-Oct 1995

NEW FEATURES

• An external services procedure is available to programmers, allowing selected access to TurboLog's internal databases. Programmers are invited to review the programmer's information section under the INFORMATION pull-down menu. Please note that this facility is in its infancy. Ideas for further development are solicited.
• The database display window now has up and down indicators to show that there is more information above/below the area currently being displayed.
• The "jump to" feature (F9 in review mode) is enhanced to allow you to jump to a QSO number as well as to date.
• Support for FT1000MP, TS870 and IC738 transceivers added. NB: The FT1000MP (known as the FT1kMP in TL) has a totally different interface to the FT1000 and other Yaesu transceivers and this caused me a considerable amount of work. My thanks are due to Don, G3OZF for the loan of the rig. Without it I certainly would never have worked out what to do from the scanty information in the user manual. Please see the on-line general information file for more details.
• In menus (e.g. the external databases menu) any unused lines are skipped when using cursor up/dn keys.
• The list to screen utility, which is used by all the listing generators as well as on-line help, is enhanced, to include facilities to permit you to print all or part of the file directly.
• I have been coerced into putting POKELINK into TL3. Please see the section in the general information file for more details.
• As you probably noticed when you first started TL following the upgrade, TL now automatically rebuilds all index files for the upgraded program. You'll see a new file xxxxxx.VER for each log that you maintain which is used to control this process. Don't delete it!

COUNTRY.DAT:

• M series calls added to COUNTRY.DAT in readiness for issue starting April 96.

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Version 3.08, 15-Nov 1995

NEW FEATURES

• The DXCC information display is enhanced, following suggestions from G0PSE. Two new columns show QSLs received and accepted during the current DXCC period. You will need to rebuild your DXCC database when you upgrade for meaningful figures to appear in the new columns.

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Version 3.09, 16-Mar 1996

NEW FEATURES

• A comment line is now shown as such in the analysis window when in review mode.

COUNTRY.DAT:

• A revised COUNTRY.DAT is issued with this version, following much detailed work by Bren, G4DYO. If anyone knows about these things, it's Bren and I am grateful to him for his efforts.

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Version 3.10, 28-Apr 1996

NEW FEATURES

• G3WGV LOG import utility now prompts for power field info.
• The callsign stack facility is greatly enhanced. From the logging window callsign field, press Alt-F then select "Help" for full information.
• In filtered and unfiltered screens, F2 QSYs the rig and also places the associated callsign into the logging screen callsign field. (Requested by G3NUG)

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