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SkyRider Version 1.4B
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SkyRider is a Windows-based control program for the MFJ 1278 Multimode
Controller.  You must have Windows 3.0 (preferrably 3.1) installed
on your computer to run SkyRider.

SkyRider supports Amtor, Pactor, CW, RTTY, Ascii, Navtex, HF Packet and
VHF Packet modes of operation with an easy-to-use human interface. 
SkyRider does not currently support SSTV or Fax features of the 1278.

SkyRider is shareware. Please read the file "Register.txt" to
learn how to register your copy.
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**           New Features / Bugs Fixed in 1.4B** described            **
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Installing SkyRider
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If you have downloaded SkyRider, you must first "un-zip" it (you've
already done so if you're reading this file). Then you must do an "setup",
as described below:

You must be in Windows to install SkyRider. From the "File" menu
of Program Manager, select the "Run..." item.
Enter   
       A:\SETUP

and click on the 'OK' button.

After a short wait, the Setup program will begin. It will ask you
the name of the directory where you wish SkyRider to be stored. 
After you respond, the program will proceed to install SkyRider,
and build a Program Group with the SkyRider icon in it. When 
installation is complete, simply click on the icon to run SkyRider.

Note: if you get a message saying the COMMDLG.DLL is in use, click
the "IGNORE" button.

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How to Use SkyRider
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SkyRider has extensive 'help' files that are accessible at any time
by pressing the "F1" key while running SkyRider.

Read the "STARTUP.TXT" file to get a brief overview of how to run 
SkyRider the first time.

A "Word For Windows" format file titled "SKYRIDER.DOC" is also
included. You may print it out if you have Word For Windows (a 
Microsoft product) installed.  You may be able to 'import' it to
other full-featured word processors. Because the file contains
graphics, the 'Write' program included in Windows is not capable
of processing this file.

You will receive a printed manual and the latest version of the
program when you register your copy of SkyRider.

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Help!
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I want this program to be as useful as possible. Please let me
know of any bugs that you find, problems that you have, or 
suggestions for improvement. My address is:
   Bob Rushby  VE3GLA
   SkyRider Systems
   RR 21 
   Cambridge Ontario
   Canada
   N3C 2V3

 Compuserve:  76351,156
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Bugs Fixed in 1.4B
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1. RTTY multiple CQ interval now works reliably.
2. Fixed minor timing problems in VHF and HF packet initialization.
3. Fixed minor problem in packet beacon setup.

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New Features of 1.4B
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1. Users can "copy" data from TNC window and paste into other applications.
   Works just like other windows copy-and-paste operations. 
	-Simply clickin the area of the TNC window that you want to copy. 
	-Hold down the left mouse button while dragging the 
          mouse over the area you want to copy.
   	-The selected area will be highlighted.
	-Then, select the 'Edit' menu, and then select the 'copy TNC
   	  selection to clipboard' item.  That's all!

	You can only select what is visible on the screen. If you want
	to copy more, you will need to scroll the screen using the
	scroll bars, and do multiple copies.

2. "End-of-file" marker added to Edit File screens. Allows you to easily
   see if you have extra, unwanted, blank lines at the end of the file.

3. Baud rate between your PC and the 1278 has is now selectable.
   Before, the rate was fixed at 9600 baud.

 Documentation and Help files have NOT yet been updated.
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Bugs Fixed in 1.3B
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1. "SSID" suffix properly added (if desired) in packet.
2. Packet "TXDELAY" works properly.
3. "Setup" installation program improved. Missing files added.
   Handles duplicate files properly.
   *NOTE*: Installation continues to be a problem area for 
           some users. Please report any difficulties to me!
  Documentation and Help files have NOT yet been updated.
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New Features of 1.2B
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1.NavTex / Amtex support added
2.CW mode speed changes made easier
3.Supports Windows and non-Windows print formats.

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Bugs Fixed in 1.2B
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1. No longer requires VBRUN200.DLL file
2. Includes missing MSCOMM.VBX file
3. No longer hangs if default COM port missing. Prompts user
   for correct port number if necessary.

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       THANK YOU FOR TRYING SKYRIDER!
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