Ramsey Electronics FZ-146 Specifications download pdf (Page 32)

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+RPT or -RPT positions.

Using Computer BASIC as a Diode Matrix Programming Aid

The purpose of the following BASIC program is to be as CLEAR AND

GENERIC as possible with no concern for programming efficiency or

sophistication. Those who enjoy and understand programming in Basic can

dress it up to suit themselves. Or, they can write a program that satisfies

their own standards. A major purpose of the deliberate simplicity is that the

routine should run on virtually any computer using any version of Basic. If

you follow the program flow, you'll see that it carries out in order the very

same steps you would follow by hand in converting decimal to binary using

the FX Programming Worksheet. You can use this same program for

calculating nonstandard Transmitter Offsets.

Program Notes:

1. Install diodes ONLY in rows where "1" is indicated.

2. If you prefer, "0's" can also be generated through the use of appropriate

IF . . . THEN . . . ELSE lines.

3. The "!" after 32768 is generated automatically by the computer, whether

you type it in or not.

4. Be VERY accurate in typing "<" and ">" or "=>" because they are critical

to correct placement of 1's.

5. The CLEAR instruction after screen printing is important; if it is omitted,

AA, BB, CC, etc., will not be reset for checking the next frequency.

6. Innovative computer programs to enhance enjoyment of the FX

transceivers are encouraged; send them to your favorite ham or computer

magazine, newsletter or BBS.

7. LPRINT or equivalent Basic statements can be used to produce

hard-copy printouts of frequency information you need.

8. IMPORTANT: Before soldering ANY diodes in your FX-transceiver

programming matrix per this program, CHECK AND VERIFY that your

program is giving CORRECT results! COMPARE it to the samples in this

book.

NOTICE:

Although this program has been tested on many Microsoft BASIC

releases, including GW Basic, it is printed here solely as a convenience

and is not integral to the Ramsey FX-146 operation. If you have trouble

running the program, please get help from a local computer friend and

not from the Ramsey factory - we're radio guys, not computer hackers!

Sample BASIC Program Listing

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