                Introduction
                ------------

Thank you for trying EZ SSTV.  

Since 1992 Pasokon TV has lead the Slow Scan revolution
with unmatched features, performance, and ease of use, all at
an affordable price.  

The Pasokon TV family currently has three members:

        *  Pasokon TV Classic - Interface fits inside computer.
        *  Pasokon TV Lite - Requires simple interface connected
                        to serial port.
        *  EZ SSTV - free reduced functionality demo version of
                        Pasokon TV Lite.

More information on the hardware differences can be found
by picking "Hardware Info" from the Help menu or looking in the
file HARDWARE.TXT.


Software Features:
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 - "User friendly" graphical user interface with mouse and
        keyboard operation.
 - Sends and receives the widest range of SSTV modes:
        Robot, Martin, Scottie, AVT, Wraase, and new 
        high resolution 480 line modes.
 - 640 x 480 resolution with 16 million colors for 
        dazzling images.
 - Built-in paint program for adding simple graphics
        and text to your pictures.
 - Automatic receive mode selection with VIS code.
 - Automatic fine tuning to compensate for signals off
        frequency.
 - Tuning indicator to help get everyone on the same
        frequency.
 - Read and write most popular image file types:
        BMP, HRZ, JPG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIF.
 - Support for most popular printers, including color.
 - User defined menu items to run external programs.
 - On-line help menu with dozens of topics.


Hardware Features:
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The Pasokon TV Classic interface offers many advantages over 
the simple one chip interfaces connected to a serial port.

 - Built-in receive audio filter to dig signals out of
        the noise.
 - Hardware assist for more accurate demodulation.
 - On-board crystal oscillator for precise timing.
 - Relay for push to talk (PTT) and transmit audio switching.
 - Interface fits inside computer eliminating the need for
        extra boxes, power supplies, and cables.
 - Does not tie up a serial or printer port.
 - FCC Class B certified for minimum RFI.


Requirements:
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To use Pasokon TV version 3, you need a transceiver and an 
IBM PC-compatible computer with:

   All versions:
       - 486 or higher Processor. 
       - 8 megabytes of memory.
       - Color VGA display.  Any one will work but for best results
         it should have at least 1 megabyte of video memory
         and be capable of 32k or more colors at 800 x 600
         resolution.
       - Mouse.
       - About 16 megabytes of free disk space.
       - MS-DOS.

   Pasokon TV Classic:
       - An empty standard (ISA) expansion slot.
       - An unused interrupt (IRQ).

   Pasokon TV Lite and EZ SSTV:
       - Simple interface connected to serial port.
         You must supply the interface.  They are not available
         from Absolute Value Systems at this time.

This will not run at all on a 286 computer because it uses
features found only in 386 and later processors.  Although it is
possible to run with a 386 it is rather sluggish.  For best
results you will want a 486 and at least 8 megabytes of memory.

Installation uses less than 1.5 megabytes of disk space.  When 
running the program, about 15 megabytes should be available
for temporary files.


Current Prices (October 1996 - subject to change)
-------------------------------------------------

Pasokon TV Lite:

        This is software only - you provide your own simple
        interface which connects to serial port.

        U.S.  $30 + $3 for shipping.

Pasokon TV Classic:

        This is a complete package with internal
        interface (requires ISA slot), software, and manual.

        U.S.  $200 + $5 shipping to U.S.A. or Canada.
                        $15 shipping to other countries.

EZ SSTV:

        Free demo version.  Try it first to make sure you like
        the program and it is compatible with your computer.
        Most of the SSTV modes and file saving options are missing
        from this version.

        The most recent version can be obtained from
        
                http://www.ultranet.com/~sstv/ezsstv.html


Payment can be made by cash, check (drawn on bank in USA or
Canada. no Eurocheques!), money order, COD (to USA only,
add extra $10 for processing COD), or major credit cards.


Be sure to include amateur radio call sign if you have one.


About Absolute Value Systems:
-----------------------------

Founded in 1992, by John Langner WB2OSZ, Absolute Value Systems
is a leading provider of narrow bandwidth video communication 
systems.  


                Absolute Value Systems
                115 Stedman St.  #E
                Chelmsford, MA 01824-1823
                U.S.A.
                tel:  +1 (508) 250 0611
                        (Best times to call - all day Friday,
                        nights 22:00 Eastern US time, weekends)
                e-mail:  JohnL@world.std.com
                http://www.ultranet.com/~sstv
