WFXAX 3.4 Software                 (monthly message update: July 1997) 
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GENERAL:
- If you are interested in weather facsimile reception but you do not know 
where to find these stations on Shortwave and Longwave, and you do not want 
to buy an expensive book about the subject, then try "WXFAX", THE Weather 
Facsimile Database Programme for radio-listening/weather-amateurs.  WXFAX 
version 3.4 contains at the moment information of 74 facsimile weather 
stations in 42 countries and it lists 231 records (this may be changed when 
you receive a registered version of the software, because THE DATAFILE IS 
UPDATED ON A CONTINUOUS BASES).  With the registered version of WXFAX v3.4 
you will be able to make complete sorted listings in Frequency (QRG), 
Station,Callsign (QRA) and Country (QTH) order as well as an ITU
country/station list, a stations address list, (selected) stations 
transmission info, a weather map identification list, some general info about 
fax transmissions, where to obtain decoding software, a simple interface 
scheme, latest fax info, station model info etc. etc. Most of the data can be 
displayed to the screen as well as to a printer. It is NOT possible to change 
any of the data but you will receive the LATEST available fax-database-file 
if you register.
 
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Computer:          IBM-compatible AT(tm) 286, 386, 486 or Pentium Diskdrive:  
       Program is distributed on a 1.44 MB (3,5") floppy Memory:            
640 kB
Operating system:  DOS 3.3 - DOS 6.22
Monitor:           VGA (640 * 480) Color
The programme was tested on 286, 386, 486 and Pentium computers and a Color 
(S)VGA monitor. It might also work using other screen types, but this has NOT 
been tested.
 
SAMPLE VERSION OF THE WXFAX PROGRAMME (Version 3.2):
- A sample copy of the programme (v3.2) can be downloaded from 'scoop' BBS in 
Bunschoten, The Netherlands (tel. 033-2996366) (file-area #5,luister- & 
zendamateurs; WXFAX3_2.LZH).
It is also available at various BBS-systems WorldWide.
If you have access to Internet you can download an UNregistered version (3.2) 
of the software using 'anonymous - ftp'
Just look for   wxfax3_2.zip   ... using an Internet 'search engine'.
 
CHANGES TO VERSION 3.2:
Date: 1st July 1996 (WXFAX v3.3)
- Made some small text and menu adjustments, and changed some colors. - Added 
the last Offenbach Meteo fax in the 'Sample Weather Maps' menu. - Added "WMO 
'World Weather Watch'" in the 'General Fax Info' menu. - Added an extra 
programme called 'NOAA.EXE' to display some satellite
  pictures received directly from the NOAA 14 polar orbiting weather
  satellite.
Date: 21st December 1996 (WXFAX v3.4)
- Added some Email addresses (where known).
- Made some minor text adjustments.
- Fixed a small bug in the 'Station Information' display.
  ' QRG/TX-time info' resulted in an error when choosing a station
  in Canada, Poland or U.S.A.
- Fixed a small bug in the 'Help -  ITU Country Codes'.
  Last three codes/countries were missing.
 
PRICE:
25 DUTCH Guilders.
 
REGISTRATION BENEFITS:
You may request for updates for only 10 DUTCH Guilders (CASH only).
 
(Mentioned prices INCLUDE cost of postage WORLDWIDE).
 
REFERENCES:
"A slick little program stuffed with a lot of information that is very
 easy to use"
- Richard Baker (U.S.A.) in 'Worldwide Utility Newsletter'. "A very 
interesting program for both the beginner and experienced FAX
 DXer"
- Peter Hartog (Netherlands) in BDXC-bulletin 'Utility Panorama'. "Nothing to 
improve; a most comprehensive programme"
- Angus Low (Australia) : Bureau of Meteorology, Data Management "A welcome 
addition to the ShortWave Listening hobby"
- Philippe Cadic (France) in 'France CB'.
"Easy to work with and clear presentation"
- Mario Gongolsky (Germany) in 'Computer & Radio'.
"A programme of professional quality"
- Denis Bonomo (France) in 'MegaHertz Magazine'.
"A very useful package for all involved in h.f. FAX reception" - Mike 
Richards (United Kingdom) in 'Shortwave Magazine'.
 
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Jan Nieuwenhuis, Vloedlyn 12, NL-1791 HH  Den Burg, The Netherlands Email:  
nieuw@nioz.nl                    Netmail (FIDO):  2:500/202 
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