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				Receiver Controller
			       for the Drake (R) R8A 
			       














			       

















			 (C) Copyright Joe Fahrenholtz 1999
									      
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	 Contents

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			 Introduction                               1
			 Installation                               3
			 Operation                                  5

			 GO R8A Commands                           12
			 Channel Data Entry                        19
			 Useful Tips                               20

			 User Support                              24
			 Revision History                          24
			 License and Registration                  25
	 
	 
	 Introduction

	   GO R8A is  a  DOS  based  program  for controlling the Drake (R) R8A 
	   communications  receiver.  GO R8A  is  intended  to  complement  the 
	   radio's built-in capabilities.  In addition,  it runs on 386 and 486  
	   PCs which should should be inexpensive  and relatively  easy for the 
	   radio  hobbyist  to  acquire.  GO R8A  also supports an R8B (see the 
	   Installation  section  of  this  document  for  options  set in file 
	   GOR8A.CFG).

	   It  would  be  best  if you are familiar with the radio's functions.
	   This  program  can make using your radio a little more user friendly 
	   if  you don't mind typing commands.  Most of the functions available 
	   at the radio's front panel are available via the keyboard.

	   There are complementing functions that can be quite useful, such as:
		
		BACKUP - 
			 Copies  the  memory  (440  channels  for the R8A, 1000
			 channels   for  the  R8B,  with  all  available  mode, 
			 bandwidth,  gain,  agc,  antenna,  frequency,  station 
			 name, noise blanker, and display info)  from the radio 
			 to an editable ASCII data file.

		STORE MEM -
			 Copies  the information in an editable ASCII data file 
			 (such as that created by the BACKUP command above)  to 
			 the  radio's memory.  This can be done either with the 
			 file  created with the BACKUP command  (to restore its  
			 memory) or with a smaller file, for example to load 10 
			 new stations into one bank of the radio's memory.
									      
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	 Introduction (cont'd)

		GO -
			 Searches  the  station  names stored in the radio (the
			 entire  7  character  string or any portion of it) and
			 goes to the first channel with a matching string.
			 NOTE:  BACKUP  must  be used prior to GO to generate a 
			 current backup memory file

		SCAN A-B SPECIAL -
		SCAN FREQ SPECIAL -
		SCAN LIST SPECIAL -
			Specialized  scan functions.  SCAN A-B SPECIAL features 
			user  specified  scan  step  and  delay  and  a  "go to 
			frequency"  function.  SCAN FREQ SPECIAL  and SCAN LIST 
			SPECIAL have specified  scan delay  and  string  search  
			functions  and  utilize  user created ASCII files.  All 
			three scan  functions  have  pause/scan/up/down/reverse  
			single key commands.

		CHANNEL DATA -
			Simplifies  input  of  channel data,  all on one screen 
			with defaults that can speed the process.

		SCHEDULE -
			Allows  timing  of  radio  on/off and tape relay on/off  
			events.  This can be useful for  programming an evening
			of  listening  to a variety of international  shortwave 
			broadcasters or unattended taping of programs. Files of 
			any length can be generated.

		SPECTRUM -   
			Provides an x-y plot of signal strength vs.  frequency. 
			This is very  useful  in  determining which   frequency 
			bands are active at any given time. It is also possible 
			to slew across the spectrum  display via the arrow keys 
			on the keyboard. Fine/Medium/Coarse scans are available  
			across all or any portion of the radio's coverage. 
	    
	   The  program  features  both "long" (easier to remember) and "short"
	   (faster to input) commands for most functions.

	   One  feature  of  GO R8A  is the fact that the data files needed for 
	   memory  maintenance  and  PC  based  scanning are editable from your 
	   favorite  DOS (or Windows- during file  maintenance) text  editor or 
	   a word processor or spreadsheet that can import/export ASCII files.
									      
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	 Installation

	   The GO R8A package includes these files:
	      EXAMPLE.LST  example file for SCAN LIST SPECIAL command
	      EXAMPLE.FRK  example file for SCAN FREQ SPECIAL command (kHz)
	      EXAMPLE.FRM  example file for SCAN FREQ SPECIAL command (MHz)
	      EXAMPLE.SCH  example file for SCHEDULE command
		 GHFS.FRK  some U.S. GHFS military frequencies (kHz)
	      SHUTTLE.LST  some space shuttle frequencies
		 TIME.FRK  North American time station frequencies (kHz)
		GOR8A.EXE  program executable file
		GOR8A.CFG  configuration file
	       README.TXT  documentation file (this document)
	       SUNITS.R8A  example S-meter calibration file
	      CONSOLE.BAT  example file for setting keyboard typamatic rate

	   To install  GO R8A, copy the distribution files to your working disk,
	   directory, or folder.

	   GOR8A.EXE  is  a standalone  executable  file.  There are no required
	   driver  files. README.TXT is this manual. "COPY README.TXT PRN"  will 
	   print it from the DOS command prompt.

	   This  program was developed using a DOS based programming language on 
	   a  16 MHz  386SX PC  with  640 x 480  VGA  video. Running  in  a  DOS  
	   window in the Windows operating system is not recommended as this can
	   result in errors in the SPECTRUM plots.
	   
	   This program  requires DOS.  Windows 3.0 and 3.1 require the presence
	   of DOS on your computer.  If using Windows 95 or 98, one option is to
	   <Shut Down>  and  <Restart in MS-DOS  mode>  before  running  GO R8A.
	   Additional  information for running in Windows 95 and 98 can be found
	   in the Operation section of this document.

	   GO R8A uses a configuration file,  GOR8A.CFG, to set runtime options.
	   As bundled, GOR8A.CFG looks like this:

		COM1
		-5.00 HOURS UTC OFFSET
		R8A
		LOCAL

	   Using  the initial GOR8A.CFG file,  GO R8A uses serial port COM1.  An 
	   ASCII  text  editor can be used to reflect serial port COM2, COM3, or 
	   COM4 by editing the first line of the file.

	   The COM port must be set at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop 
	   bit. Refer to a DOS manual or DOS on-line help under the MODE command 
	   for  information  on  setting  these  parameters.   The  DOS  command
	   MODE COM1:96,N,8,1 sets up COM1 for GO R8A on my PC under DOS 6.0.
									      
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	 Installation (cont'd)

	   GOR8A.CFG  should  also  be  edited  to  set  your  UTC  (Coordinated 
	   Universal Time)  offset.  This  is  the  number that must be added to 
	   (positive)  or subtracted from (negative) UTC to get your local time. 
	   In  the  above  initial  file,  -5.00  hours  reflects winter for the 
	   Eastern  United  States.  Any number  (+/- or decimal such as +xx.50) 
	   can  be  entered.  GO R8A  sets  both  local  time and UTC (using the 
	   offset) of the radio at the same time via the SET TIME function.

	   In order to support the new R8B,  GOR8A.CFG may be useful in allowing
	   access to storing/backing up channels 440-999. Edit the third line of
	   GOR8A.CFG to: 
	   
		R8B

	   If you have an R8A, the third line should read R8A.

	   The fourth line of GOR8A.CFG  indicates  whether your PC clock is set 
	   to local time or UTC. If it is set to UTC, edit the fourth line to:

		UTC


	   The  cable from the PC serial port to the RS232 connector on the back
	   of the radio should:
	   1) Have the proper end connectors- DB-9 male at the radio end and the
	      proper no. of pins/gender at the PC end.
	   2) Be  a  shielded cable to minimize the pickup of computer generated
	      RF noise.
	   Refer  to  the  "RS232 Interface" section of the manual supplied with
	   your  receiver  for  additional  important info on selecting a cable.
	   Your  local  Radio Shack  or  other  electronics  parts  store can be
	   helpful in selecting a suitable cable.
									      
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	 Operation   

	 For MS-DOS operating systems:
	   At  the  DOS  command  prompt  at the working disk or directory, type 
	   GOR8A  <enter>.  The  program  will turn the radio on,  then read and 
	   display current radio settings. If this does not happen, be sure that  
	   power  is  being supplied to the radio.  A command prompt will appear 
	   below  the display.  Refer to the R8A Commands section of this manual 
	   for  command  line options.  Most of the radio's pushbutton functions 
	   are  available  from  the  command line.  Some enhanced functions are 
	   added  via this program.  The radio's analog controls (the notch/tone 
	   knobs,  passband offset/squelch knobs,  and volume/rf gain knobs) are 
	   not controllable from the PC.

	 For Windows 3.0 and 3.1 operating systems:
	   Windows 3.0 and 3.1  require  the  presence of DOS on your  computer.
	   Exit  Windows and refer to the MS-DOS  operating  system  notes above 
	   for more operation information.

	 For Windows 95 and 98 operating systems:
	   Double click the My Computer icon on your Desktop and locate and open 
	   the  folder  containing  GO R8A and its associated  files.  Highlight
	   application  Gor8a,  and  under the  <File>  menu,  select  <Send to>
	   <Desktop as Shortcut>.  Tree  through  your  file  structure  through
	   the Windows  folder  to the Desktop  folder,  and highlight the GOR8A
	   shortcut file. Under <File>, select <Properties>, select  the Program
	   tab,  click the Advanced button,  put a check in the MS-DOS mode box, 
	   and be sure  the  "warn before entering MS-DOS mode"  box is checked. 
	   Click the OK buttons (twice) and close the Desktop folder.  Now, when 
	   you double click on the GOR8A icon on your desktop,  Windows  reverts 
	   to DOS mode and starts GO R8A. You will want to use the SHELL command  
	   for file  management  (for EDIT or DIR  for  example), as under these 
	   circumstances, if you END or EXIT from GO R8A, a lengthy re-boot into 
	   Windows will be automatically initiated.

	   As an alternative to changing the  properties of the  GOR8A  shortcut 
	   file as outlined above,  in Windows you can click the  Start  button, 
	   select  <ShutDown>  and  <Restart in MS-DOS mode>.  Windows will boot 
	   into MS-DOS mode.  In this case,  you will need to use the  DOS  EXIT 
	   command to return to Windows.
	   
	   Refer to the  MS-DOS  operating system notes above for more operation 
	   information.

	 For Windows 3.0, 3.1, 95 and 98 operating systems:
	   Running  in a DOS  window  in  the  Windows  operating  system is not 
	   recommended as this can result in errors in the SPECTRUM plots.
									      
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	 Operation (cont'd)  

	 For all operating systems:
	   I  would  recommend  that  the first command sent to the radio is the
	   BACKUP  command.  This  will create a file called R8BACKUP.SAV, which
	   contains  all  the  available  information  in  your  radio's  memory 
	   channels.  The  time required for BACKUP may vary. On my 386SX PC, it 
	   takes  approximately  60  seconds. It may also be a good idea to copy 
	   this  file to another backup file of your own naming since subsequent 
	   BACKUP  commands  may  overwrite  the  R8BACKUP.SAV file. Examine the 
	   file with your favorite text editor to verify that it is complete and 
	   to become familiar with the file format. The R8BACKUP.SAV file can be
	   used  as the input file for the STORE MEM command in order to restore
	   the  radio's memory.  Modification of this file can be used for large 
	   or small scale changes of radio memory.

	   One  feature  of  GO R8A  is  the fact that the data files needed for 
	   memory  maintenance  and  PC  based  scanning  are editable from your 
	   favorite  DOS  (or Windows-  during  file maintenance) text editor or 
	   a word  processor or spreadsheet that can import/export  ASCII files.
	   The structures of the editable ASCII data files are as follows:

	   EXAMPLE.LST:

	 CH,HZ,SYNC,MEMLOCK,NBLANK,AGC,GAIN,NOTCH,ANT,MODE, BW,  FREQMHZ,   NAME
	 10, K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,   .55000,WKRC      
	 11, K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,   .70000,WLW       
	 12, K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,   .74000,WNOP      
	 13, K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,   .91000,WPFB      
	 14, K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  1.16000,WKYN      
	 CH,HZ,SYNC,MEMLOCK,NBLANK,AGC,GAIN,NOTCH,ANT,MODE, BW,  FREQMHZ,   NAME
	 20, K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  2.50000,WWV-250   
	 21, K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  3.33000,CHU-333   
 
	   The  same  format  (above)  is used for STORE MEM (.BSM) input files, 
	   the  R8BACKUP.SAV  output file which results from the BACKUP command,
	   and the files output by READ MEM.
									      
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	 Operation (cont'd)  

	   Permissible data for the EXAMPLE.LST (.BSM, .SAV) file fields are:

	   CH-        0 to 439  for  the  R8A,  0 to 999  for the R8B,  integer, 
			channel number
		      For BACKUP (.SAV) and STORE MEM (.BSM) files:
			Channel  numbers  can  start at any number,  and will be 
			sorted  in  ascending order by the program.  Also, it is 
			permissible to skip (gap) channels (refer to the example 
			file). 
			IMPORTANT NOTE: Gap (undefined) channels are erased when
			 using STORE MEM.
			IMPORTANT NOTE:   Any   duplicate   channels   will   be 
			 eliminated  by  the  program  when  it sorts by channel
			 number.
		      For SCAN LIST SPECIAL (.LST) files:
			The channel number is optional,  but the comma after the 
			field is mandatory.

	   HZ-        K (kHz) OR M (MHz),  selects  units  of  frequency display
	   SYNC-      ON or OFF, synchronous detection
	   MEMLOCK-   ON or OFF,  effective  for  STORE MEM  only-  not for SCAN 
			LIST SPECIAL. MEMLOCK ON  skips the given channel during 
			receiver built-in scanning only (via the SCAN command).

	   NBLANK-    OFF ,W (wide), or N (narrow), noise blanker control
	   AGC-       OFF, F (fast), or S (slow), agc control
	   GAIN-      ATTN (attenuator), PRE (preamp), or OFF
	   BW-        0.5, 1.8, 2.3, 4.0, or  6.0,  IF  filter  bandwidth  (kHz)
		      NOTE: The BW data must be 3 characters,  the 2nd character
		       must be a decimal point (.)

	   NOTCH-     ON or OFF
	   ANT-       1, 2, or VHF, selects antenna
	   MODE-      AM, CW, RTTY, FM, LSB, or USB
	   FREQMHZ-   0.1 to 30.0, frequency (MHz only)
		      IMPORTANT NOTE:  Frequency must be MHz,  the HZ field only 
		       controls the PC display and radio display of units.

	   NAME-      For BACKUP (.SAV) and STORE MEM (.BSM) files:
			7 characters maximum, each character A thru Z, 0 thru 9, 
			(space), or - (dash). Characters beyond 7 are truncated.
		      For SCAN LIST SPECIAL (.LST) files:
			10  characters  maximum, any PC displayable character is 
			permissible. Characters beyond 10 are truncated.
		      NOTE: The  NAME  field  is optional,  but the comma before 
		       the field is mandatory.
		      NOTE: If there is any possibility that you may want to use 
		       your  SCAN LIST SPECIAL  (.LST)  files  as input to STORE 
		       MEM,  you  should  probably  hold  to the same NAME field
		       restrictions as for BACKUP and STORE MEM.

	   Note: Comma delimiters are REQUIRED between the above data fields.
									      
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	 Operation (cont'd)  
  
	   EXAMPLE.FRK:

		      FREQKHZ    NAME
		     550        WKRC
		     700        WLW
		     740        WNOP
		     910        WPFB
		     1160       WKYN

	   Permissible data for the EXAMPLE.FRK fields are as follows:

	   FREQKHZ-   100 to 30000, frequency (kHz)
		      NOTE:  FREQKHZ  in  the first line controls the PC screen 
		       display  and  radio display of units and tells the PC to 
		       expect  kHz  frequency data in ALL remaining lines.  The 
		       rule  here  is  that the first line (FREQKHZ    NAME) is 
		       optional, but if present, all subsequent lines must have 
		       kHz frequency data.  If the first line (FREQKHZ    NAME) 
		       is  not  present,  the  program  will prompt the user to 
		       input units.

	   NAME-      50  characters  maximum,  any PC displayable character is 
		       permissible. Characters beyond 50 are truncated.
		      NOTE: This field is optional.

	   Note:   Comma or space delimiters are NOT REQUIRED between the above 
		   data fields.
									      
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	 Operation (cont'd)  
  
	   EXAMPLE.FRM:
	 
		      FREQMHZ    NAME
		     .55        WKRC
		     .7         WLW
		     .74        WNOP
		     .91        WPFB
		     1.16       WKYN
	 
	   Permissible data for the above EXAMPLE.FRM 
	   fields are as follows:
	 
	   FREQMHZ-   0.1 to 30.0, frequency (MHz)
		      NOTE: FREQMHZ  in  the  first line controls the PC screen 
		       display  and  radio display of units and tells the PC to 
		       expect  kHz  frequency data in ALL remaining lines.  The 
		       rule  here  is  that the first line (FREQMHZ    NAME) is 
		       optional, but if present, all subsequent lines must have 
		       kHz frequency data.  If the first line (FREQMHZ    NAME) 
		       is  not  present,  the  program  will prompt the user to 
		       input units.
	   NAME-      50  characters  maximum,  any PC displayable character is 
		       permissible. Characters beyond 50 are truncated.
		      NOTE: This field is optional.

	   Note:   Comma or space delimiters are NOT REQUIRED between the above 
		   data fields.
									      
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	 Operation (cont'd)  

	   EXAMPLE.SCH:

	 ....,AGC,GAIN,NOTCH,ANT,MODE, BW,  FREQMHZ,NAME
	 ....,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  6.17500,BBC   6175,U0000TO,U0030TFRF      
	 ....,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  5.96000,DEUTW 5960,U0100  ,U0200
	 ....,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  9.58000,R BUDAPEST,U0200TO,U0300TFRF
 
	   This format (above) is the same as that used for the EXAMPLE.LST 
	   file, with two additional fields at the end of each line.

	   Permissible data for the EXAMPLE.SCH file fields are:

	   CH,HZ,SYNC,MEMLOCK,NBLANK,AGC,GAIN,BW,NOTCH,ANT,MODE,FREQMHZ,NAME
		      These  fields  are the same as  described  earlier for the
		      EXAMPLE.LST file.

	   The  two  fields at the end of each line of the file are to be of the 
	   form:

		      a0123TO,b4567TFRF-  where a0123TO is the "start" field and
		       b4567TFRF is the "end" field

		      a  and  b  are  to  be  either  "U" (UTC)  or "L" (LOCAL), 
		       describing the start or end time.
		      "0123" is the start time-  24 hour format, hhmm
		      "TO" means  tape on,  closing the radio's tape  relay.  If 
		       omitted, the state of the tape relay will not change.

		      "4567" is the end time-   24 hour format, hhmm
		      "TF" means tape off,  opening the radio's tape  relay.  If 
		       omitted, the state of the tape relay will not change.
		      "RF" means radio off.  If omitted,  the radio will  remain 
		       on.

	   Note: Comma delimiters are REQUIRED between the above data fields.
									      
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	 Operation (cont'd)  

	 
	   Note  that  in  the  EXAMPLE.LST,   EXAMPLE.FRK,   EXAMPLE.FRM,   and 
	   EXAMPLE.SCH  files,  there  are  lines of data  which  contain  field 
	   explanations.  These  field  explanation  lines can be  copied to any 
	   position  in the files to make  reading and editing easier.  However, 
	   they  are  optional,  and  need not be  present.  Placement of blanks 
	   within a line of data and number of decimal  places  for  frequencies 
	   are  generally  not  critical,  but  can be  helpful in making  files 
	   readable.

	   IMPORTANT NOTE: During  (GO R8A)  SCAN,  the  author  has experienced 
	    radio  "lock-up".  Apparently,  the radio is capable of swamping its 
	    communications  port in (radio) SCAN mode when it has been set up to 
	    report  changes  in  radio  settings  (i.e.  when  the "RA" and "OO" 
	    command  strings  have  been  sent to the radio by the program).  If 
	    this occurs during SCAN,  the only recovery  option I can suggest is
	    to  briefly  UNPLUG  (cut AC power to)  the radio.  Use of the power
	    button on the radio's  front panel WILL NOT clear the communications
	    port.  A squelch  knob  setting  which  allows for frequent  squelch 
	    breaks can help  minimize  this  problem.  I considered  eliminating   
	    GO R8A's  SCAN  function,  but decided that it is marginally  useful 
	    given a suitable squelch knob setting. 

	   IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid impaired scanning action,  it is recommended 
	    that your scanning programming avoids rapid switching of the antenna
	    select relay and preamp/attenuator gain relay.

	   See  the Channel Data Entry and Useful Tips sections of this document 
	   and  the  manual  supplied  with  your radio for additional operating 
	   information.
									      
									 pg. 12
	 GO R8A Commands

	 *BASIC RADIO CONTROLS*

	  "AGC FAST","AF"
	  "AGC SLOW","AS"
	  "AGC OFF", "AO"
	  "ANT 1",   "A1", antenna 1
	  "ANT 2",   "A2", antenna 2
	  "ANT VHF", "AC", VHF antenna

	  "BW 0.5",  "W0", IF filter bandwidth 0.5 kHz
	  "BW 1.8",  "W1", IF filter bandwidth 1.8 kHz
	  "BW 2.3",  "W2", IF filter bandwidth 2.3 kHz
	  "BW 4.0",  "W4", IF filter bandwidth 4.0 kHz
	  "BW 6.0",  "W6", IF filter bandwidth 6.0 kHz
	  "Fnnn...",  go to frequency nnn...   
	 
	  "USB",     "M1"
	  "LSB",     "M2"
	  "RTTY",    "M3"
	  "CW",      "M4"
	  "FM",      "M5"
	  "AM",      "M6"

	  "BLANK OFF","BF", noise blanker off 
	  "BLANK N",  "BN", noise blanker narrow
	  "BLANK W",  "BW", noise blanker wide
	  "NOTCH OFF","NF" 
	  "NOTCH ON", "NO" 
       
	  "POWER OFF","PF" 
	  "POWER ON", "PO" 
	  "PRE",      "PRE ON",  "G+", preamp on
	  "ATTN",     "ATTN ON", "G-", attenuator on
	  "PRE OFF",  "ATTN OFF","G0", no gain, PRE/ATTN off
	
	  ".XX" ,    "ST0", step 2 decimal places
	  ".X" ,     "ST1", step 1 decimal place
	  "." ,      "ST2", step 0 decimal places
	  "STEP",    "ST",  cycle through step settings

	  "SYNC OFF","SF",  synchronous detector off 
	  "SYNC ON", "SO",  synchronous detector on
	
	  "UP",    "U",   tune up
	  "DOWN",  "D",   tune down
	  "VFO A", "VA",  select VFO A
	  "VFO B", "VB",  select VFO B
	  "A=B",   "AEB", set VFO A = VFO B
									      
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	 GO R8A Commands (cont'd)

	 *MEMORY MANAGEMENT*

	  "READ MEM",  "BR"
	    block read memory channels from radio to ASCII PC file, prompts for 
	    lower and upper channel numbers and output file name

	  "STORE MEM", "BS"
	    block store memory channels to radio from ASCII PC file, 
	    prompts for name of file
	    IMPORTANT NOTE:  Channel  number  gaps  are  permissible in the PC 
	     file to be stored.  HOWEVER, GAP (UNDEFINED) CHANNELS ARE ERASED.
	     This  is  consistant  with the structure of the R8BACKUP.SAV file
	     created  by the BACKUP command, which has gaps at blank channels.

	  "ECnnn", erase channel nnn
	  "MEM TUNE OFF", "CTF" 
	  "MEM TUNE ON",  "CTO"

	  "NAME CH",  "NC", name channel, prompts for channel name, 
	    7  characters  maximum,  characters A thru Z,  0 thru 9,  (space), 
	     or - (dash).
	    NOTE: In order to name (or rename) a channel, the radio must be in
	     Memory Mode  (MEM  or  MEM TUNE  must  be  displayed  next to the 
	     channel  number  on  the display).  Entering a channel number via 
	     Cnnn will put the radio in Memory Mode.

	  "NAME ON",  "NA", display name 
	  "NAME OFF", "NI", display frequency 
	  
	  "Cnnn", go  to  channel  nnn,  "C"  (no  trailing  numbers)  goes to 
	    previously used channel
	  "STORE CH", "PR", store channel, prompts for channel number

	  "BACKUP",  user  can  back up radio memory channels to ASCII PC file
	    R8BACKUP.SAV,  memory  contents can be restored to the radio using 
	    R8BACKUP.SAV as the input file for STORE MEM

	  "CHANNEL DATA", "CHD",  prompts  for  all inputs needed to specify a
	    channel,  with  useful  defaults,  significantly easier than using
	    individual line commands. Hit <enter> to accept the defaults shown

	  "GO", "GO ccccccc", ccc... = up to 7 characters maximum, search for a
	    memory channel by name, a portion of a name can be used, the search
	    can  be continued sequentially through memory,  hit <enter> to exit
	    NOTE: "BACKUP"  must be run prior to using this command so that the 
	     PC memory backup file is current
									      
									 pg. 14
	 GO R8A Commands (cont'd)

	 *INFORMATION RETRIEVAL*

	  "ID",  identify radio firmware
	  "REPORT", "RA", <enter>, report all radio settings
	  "REPORT LIST", "RSL",      report scan list,   see 
	    also "SLxxxxxx..." command under *SCAN FUNCTIONS*
	  "SIG", "RSS", report signal strength

	 *SCAN FUNCTIONS*

	  "SCAN MEM", "S1"
	  "SCAN LIST","S2"
	  "SCAN A-B", "S3"
	  "SCAN SEEK","S4"
	  "SCAN TIME","S5"
	  "SCAN CARR","S6"

	  "SCAN", "SCAN START", "SCO",  enters scan mode,  locks out
	    radio front panel keys, the following commands are allowed:

		      +---------------------------------+
		      |         *SCAN* COMMANDS         |
		      |                                 |
		      |   "FINE",        "F"            |
		      |   "MEDIUM",      "M"            |
		      |   "COARSE",      "C"            |
		      |                                 |
		      |   "SYNC OFF",    "SF"           |
		      |   "SYNC ON",     "SO"           |
		      |   "UP",          "U"            |
		      |   "DOWN",        "D"            |
		      |                                 |
		      |   "SCAN MEM",    "S1"           |
		      |   "SCAN LIST",   "S2"           |
		      |   "SCAN A-B",    "S3"           |
		      |   "SCAN SEEK",   "S4"           |
		      |   "SCAN TIME",   "S5"           |
		      |   "SCAN CARR",   "S6"           |
		      |                                 |
		      |   "START","SCAN","SCO","<enter>"|
		      |   "STOP","SCF",  "<enter>"      |
		      |   "END",         "EXIT"         |
		      +---------------------------------+   
		      |******SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON******|
		      |**PG. 11 BEFORE SCAN OPERATION***|
		      +---------------------------------+   
	     
	  "VFO LIMIT A", "SA", transfers current VFO to scan limit A              
	  "VFO LIMIT B", "SB", transfers current VFO to scan limit B
									      
									 pg. 15
	 GO R8A Commands (cont'd)

	 *SCAN FUNCTIONS* (cont'd)

	  "SLxxxxxx...", enters lists (banks) to scan,  
	    where xx is bank 00 to bank 43 (up to 10 banks) for the R8A, 
	    or xx is bank 00 to bank 99 (up to 20 banks) for the R8B
	    Example: "SL00010203" enters banks 00, 01, 02, and 03
	    Example: "SL" (no trailing numbers) clears the scan list
	    See also "RSL" command under *INFORMATION RETRIEVAL*


	  "SCAN A-B SPECIAL", "SCNAB", user can set frequency limits, step, and 
	    delay.   This  function  does  not  use  or  modify  radio  memory. 
	    User is prompted for:
	      K<Hz>/M<Hz>
	      SCAN LOWER FREQUENCY
	      SCAN UPPER FREQUENCY
	      SCAN STEP   
	      SCAN DELAY (SEC)

	    During scanning, user can key:  
	      <space/enter>  - pause/scan toggle
			  R  - reverse scan direction
			  U  - scan up
			  D  - scan down
			  F  - go to frequency,
				prompts for frequency
			  C  - change scan parameters,
				prompts for new parameters
			  E  - exit scan A-B special


	  "SCAN FREQ SPECIAL", "SCNF",  user  can scan the frequencies in a user
	    created file, user can specify frequency and name. A file containing 
	    "new"  frequencies  can  be  merged  with the scan data file.  As an 
	    option,  duplicate  frequencies  can be deleted via a sort function.
	    Search  functions  can find  frequencies  and station names quickly.  
	    Any number of frequencies can be scanned. This function does not use 
	    or modify radio memory.

	    During scanning, user can key:  
	      <space/enter>  - pause/scan toggle
			  R  - reverse scan direction
			  U  - scan up
			  D  - scan down
			  F  - find frequency, prompts for frequency
			  G  - go to string, searches station names for any 
				length string, prompts for string 
			  C  - change scan delay      
			  E  - exit scan freq special
									      
									 pg. 16
	 GO R8A Commands (cont'd)

	 *SCAN FUNCTIONS* (cont'd)

	  "SCAN LIST SPECIAL", "SCNL",  user  can scan the frequencies in a user
	    created file,  user can specify frequency display units K<Hz>/M<Hz>,
	    synchronous   detection   ON/OFF,    noise   blanker   ON/OFF,   agc 
	    OFF/F<ast>/S<low>, gain PRE/ATTN/OFF, notch ON/OFF, antenna 1/2/VHF,  
	    mode AM/CW/USB/LSB/RTTY/FM,  IF filter bandwidth 0.5/1.8/2.3/4.0/6.0 
	    kHz,  frequency (MHz) and name.  A file containing "new" frequencies  
	    can  be  merged  with  the scan data file.  As an option,  duplicate 
	    frequencies  can  be  deleted via a sort function.  Search functions
	    can find  frequencies  and  station  names  quickly.  Any  number of 
	    frequencies  can  be  scanned.  This function does not use or modify 
	    radio memory. 

	    During scanning, user can key:  
	      <space/enter>  - pause/scan toggle
			  R  - reverse scan direction
			  U  - scan up
			  D  - scan down
			  F  - find frequency, prompts for frequency
			  G  - go to string, searches station names for any 
				length string, prompts for string 
			  C  - change scan delay      
			  E  - exit scan list special


	 *CLOCK AND TIMER FUNCTIONS*

	  "TIMER 1 OFF",     "TD1" 
	  "TIMER 2 OFF",     "TD2" 
	  "TIMER 1 ON",      "TE1" 
	  "TIMER 2 ON",      "TE2"
	  "TIMER RELAY OFF", "TF"
	  "TIMER RELAY ON",  "TO"

	  "RELAY BREAK OFF", "TSF", do not activate relay on squelch break
	  "RELAY BREAK ON",  "TSO", activate relay on squelch break

	  "TL", "TL?", report local time 
	  "TLhhmmss" , set local time, hhmmss=hourminutesecond
	  "TU", "TU?", report UTC    
	  "TUhhmmss" , set UTC,        hhmmss=hourminutesecond

	  "TIMER 1", "TIMER 1?", report timer 1 on/off times
	  "TIMER 2", "TIMER 2?", report timer 2 on/off times
	  "T1F"    ,     "T1F?", report timer 1 off time
	  "T1O"    ,     "T1O?", report timer 1 on time
	  "T2F"    ,     "T2F?", report timer 2 off time
	  "T2O"    ,     "T2O?", report timer 2 on time

	  "T1Fhhmm", set timer 1 off time, hhmm=hourminute
	  "T1Ohhmm", set timer 1 on time,  hhmm=hourminute
	  "T2Fhhmm", set timer 2 off time, hhmm=hourminute
	  "T2Ohhmm", set timer 2 on time,  hhmm=hourminute
									      
									 pg. 17
	 GO R8A Commands (cont'd)

	 *CLOCK AND TIMER FUNCTIONS* (cont'd)

	  "SET TIME", "TIME",  sets  radio local and UTC time,  time can also be 
	    set for PC, time is input in 24 hr. HH:MM:SS format.
	    NOTE:  UTC  offset  value  and PC clock LOCAL/UTC value in GOR8A.CFG 
	     file  must  be  correct for proper SET TIME function.  Refer to the 
	     discussion  of  file  GOR8A.CFG in the Installation section of this 
	     manual.

	    User can choose:
	      D  - display PC time and current UTC offset
	      X  - transfer time from PC to radio
	      B  - set time for both radio and PC
	      R  - set time for radio only
	      E  - exit

	  "SCHEDULE", "SCHED",  allows  for  scheduling of radio on/off and tape 
	    on/off events. All allowable radio settings can be specified at each 
	    event. User can specify UTC/Local time, event start time, tape on at 
	    event  start,  tape  off at event end,  and radio off at event  end. 
	    Files of any length can be generated. See the earlier description of 
	    the EXAMPLE.SCH file and the Useful  Tips  section of this document. 
	    SCHEDULE does not use or modify radio memory.

	    USE CAUTION IN ANY UNATTENDED TAPING USING SCHEDULE. Antennae should
	    be disconnected  from  the radio when  thunderstorms  are  possible,
	    otherwise radio, tape equipment, and/or computer damage may result.


	 *MISCELLANEOUS*

	  "LOCK OFF", "UNLOCK", "LF"
	  "LOCK ON",  "LOCK",   "LO"
	  "STEP 10",  "SSU", set broadcast band channel step to 10 kHz
	  "STEP 9",   "SSE", set broadcast band channel step to 9 kHz

	  "MHZ", "SM", display MHz
	  "KHZ", "SK", display kHz 
	  "DISPLAY FREQ",   "FR"
	  "DISPLAY TIME",   "TI"
	  "BRIGHT", "LAMP", "LB", select display brightness

	  "REFRESH n", "RRATE n",   set  screen   refresh  rate  to  n  seconds, 
	    where n >= 3
	  "REFRESH OFF", "RRATE OFF", disable screen refresh
									      
									 pg. 18
	 GO R8A Commands (cont'd)

	 *MISCELLANEOUS* (cont'd)
	
	  "SHELL",  temporarily  transfers control to DOS,  can be used for file 
	    management or to check for available scan data files via the DOS DIR 
	    command. Type EXIT at the DOS command prompt to return to GO R8A.

	  "SPECTRUM", "SPEC",   provides  an  x-y  plot of  signal  strength vs.
	    frequency.  This is very useful in determining which frequency bands
	    are active at any given time. It is also possible to slew across the 
	    spectrum   display   via   the   arrow   keys   on   the   keyboard.
	    Fine/Medium/Coarse scans are available  across all or any portion of 
	    the  radio's  coverage.   The  user  can  specify   frequency  units 
	    K<Hz>/M<Hz>,    lower   limit,    upper   limit,  slew   step,   and 
	    Fine/Medium/Coarse  scans.  The  right/left arrow keys provide  slew 
	    control  across  the  specified  frequency range,  moving a vertical
	    indicator across the horizontal s-unit grid lines. The up/down arrow  
	    keys  increment/decrement  the slew  step.  The <END> key  moves the 
	    indicator to the upper frequency limit. Hitting the <HOME> key moves  
	    the  indicator to the lower  frequency  limit.  Repeatedly   hitting  
	    or   holding   down   <HOME>   toggles   between  lower/middle/upper 
	    frequencies.  Any  number of multiple  scan  traces of 4 alternating 
	    colors are permitted.  The user can  periodically  overlay traces to 
	    keep  track of changing  propagation  or  programming  in  broadcast 
	    bands.  Also, any number of overlay traces can be specified,  making 
	    it possible to plot  ham or utility  band usage, or perhaps to snare 
	    a new utility station.

	  "END", "EXIT"
									      
									 pg. 19
	 Channel Data Entry

	   There are several ways to enter channel data.

	   Perhaps the easiest way to add a few channels is to use CHANNEL DATA,
	   which  is  a single screen method of entering channels one at a time.
	   All storable channel data may be specified.

	   Another channel entry method is to create or edit a file for use with
	   the  STORE MEM command.  Refer to the GO R8A commands section of this
	   manual for details. Note that gap (undefined) channels in the file to
	   be stored are erased with STORE MEM. For example:
	   
	 CH,HZ,SYNC,MEMLOCK,NBLANK,AGC,GAIN,NOTCH,ANT,MODE, BW,  FREQMHZ,   NAME
	 0 , K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,   .55000,WKRC      
	 8 , K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  0.91000,WPFB
	 9 , K, ON ,    OFF,   OFF,F  ,PRE ,  OFF,1  ,AM  ,6.0,  1.16000,WKYN
      
	   This  file will ERASE channels 1 thru 7 in the radio's memory if used
	   with STORE MEM.  However,  when using SCAN LIST SPECIAL with the same
	   file,  no  channels  are  erased  because no information is stored in 
	   radio  memory with SCAN LIST SPECIAL.  If you want to preserve nearby 
	   channels  and add or change others using STORE MEM,  it would perhaps 
	   be  best to edit a portion of the current R8BACKUP.SAV file,  leaving
	   nearby channels intact.

	   Finally,  it  is  possible  to  use individual line commands to enter 
	   channels.  First, set frequency, agc, antenna, etc. via line commands
	   or  the  radio  control  panel.  Then  use Memory Management commands 
	   STORE CH, C and NAME CH to store and name the channel.
									      
									 pg. 20
	 Useful Tips

	   It  is  advisable  to use file suffixes which identify the file type. 
	   For  example,  I use a .BSM suffix on STORE MEM files,  .LST for SCAN 
	   LIST SPECIAL files,  .FRK (kHz) and  .FRM (MHz) for SCAN FREQ SPECIAL 
	   files, and .SCH for SCHEDULE files.

	   It is possible to find frequency files for use with SCAN FREQ SPECIAL
	   on the internet.  A search for, for example, "SHORTWAVE FREQUENCIES",
	   or "DEUTSCHE WELLE",  or even  viewing a radio club's or individual's
	   web page may be worthwhile.  Use your web browser's ability to save a
	   copy of a displayed  web  page as a text (.TXT) file.  Then  edit the 
	   file with your text editor to remove unusable lines. As long as there 
	   are  lines in the  file  with  the format  of  frequency  followed by 
	   description (or just  frequency- one per line),  these  lines  can be 
	   used as input to SCAN FREQ SPECIAL.  Perhaps an even easier method to
	   obtain  frequencies  from a web page is by  highlighting  text,  then 
	   using  <edit><copy>  in your web  browser,  then  <edit><paste>  into 
	   Notepad  and  save  as  an .FRK or .FRM file.  Of  course, hard  copy
	   magazines  such  as  Monitoring  Times  and  Popular  Communications,
	   available at newsstands,  are  excellent  sources of frequencies  and
	   other  information  about  international,   domestic,   utility,  and
	   military broadcasts.

	   A very  useful  DOS  based  program  called ILGRadio is available for
	   download on the internet.  ILGRadio  has  an extensive  (over  10,000
	   records) .DBF database of shortwave stations. Records can be searched
	   and displayed by time of transmission,  language, frequency, and many
	   other ways.  ILGRadio's author,  Bernd Friedewald,  requests a "small
	   amount of money" if you  use  the  software.  ILGRadio  software  and
	   regular database updates are available at  http://www.ilg.de .  Bernd
	   can be contacted via e-mail at ilgradio@t-online.de .

	   When  sorting a large file in SCAN FREQ SPECIAL or SCAN LIST SPECIAL, 
	   be advised that the bubble sort that is performed can take some time.
									      
									 pg. 21
	 Useful Tips (cont'd)

	   Included  with  the  program  is a file named SUNITS.R8A.  This is an
	   example  data file which contains "raw" S-unit data for my particular 
	   receiver.  You  can  use  this  data file to calibrate GO R8A to your 
	   receiver's S-meter using the following procedure.
	   1) Tune your radio to a very strong AM station in your area.
	   2) Send the AGC OFF command to the radio.
	   3) Use the rf gain knob to adjust the S-meter to an S-1 level.
	   4) Send  the  command RSSS (note- three S's) to the radio.  The radio 
	      will  report  the  signal  strength  in  S-units just like the RSS 
	      command, and will also display "raw" signal strength data.  Record 
	      the raw signal strength.
	   5) Repeat steps 3) and 4) for S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6, S-7, S-8, S-9, 
	      +10, +20, +30, +40, +50, and +60.
	   6) Edit the data file per your raw signal strength readings. 

	   The SUNITS.R8A file contains 15 pairs of numbers.  Each line contains 
	   a  number  corresponding  to  the  S-level,  a comma,  and raw signal 
	   strength number corresponding to that S-level. The example SUNITS.R8A 
	   file (for my receiver) looks like this:

		      1,00
		      2,01
		      3,15
		      4,29
		      5,43
		      6,50
		      7,75
		      8,90
		      9,107
		      10,130
		      20,147
		      30,181
		      40,208
		      50,219
		      60,229

	   GO R8A uses this file,  if present,  to calculate the signal strength 
	   when it receives raw signal strength data from the radio. If the file 
	   is  not  present,  a  built in set of data is used.  Both the example 
	   SUNITS.R8A  data  file and the built-in data may give S-unit readings 
	   which differ slightly from your receiver's analog S-meter.
									      
									 pg. 22
	 Useful Tips (cont'd)

	   SCAN  does  not  function  properly  unless  the  squelch  control is 
	   adjusted  to  break  at  the  desired  signal  level.  Refer  to  the 
	   "Important  Notes About  Scanning"  discussion in the Scan  Functions
	   section of the manual  supplied with your radio for more  information 
	   on adjusting the squelch knob for the SCAN function.

	     IMPORTANT NOTE:   SCAN A-B SPECIAL,    SCAN FREQ SPECIAL,    and 
	     SCAN LIST SPECIAL work best with squelch fully counterclockwise-
	     (the above does not apply).
	   
	   The  SCHEDULE  function  can be useful for programming  an evening of
	   listening to international  broadcasters or for unattended  taping of
	   broadcasts in the early hours of the morning.  Refer to the Clock and
	   Timer Function  section of the  manual  supplied with your  radio for
	   information on connecting  your radio to your tape recorder.  You may
	   find it useful to name files MONDAY.SCH, TUESDAY.SCH, ...., etc.

	   When  using  SCHEDULE over lengthy periods,  you may wish to turn the
	   monitor  (CRT)  on  your  computer off.  This will not  interrupt the
	   program.

	   Do not use the radio's power on/off button during SCHEDULE operation.
	   Instead,  use the  <spacebar>  on/off  toggle.  If the radio's  power 
	   on/off  button is used,  the program  will "lock up" when it tries to 
	   poll the radio during a screen refresh.

	   If screen refresh becomes annoying during scan or SPECTRUM functions,
	   you can adjust the REFRESH rate to OFF.  However,  screen  refresh of
	   receiver  settings will no longer occur.  When using SPECTRUM,  arrow
	   keys, <END>, and <HOME> are ignored during a screen refresh.

	   If SPECTRUM is not  working  properly  (program "locks up"),  be sure 
	   that the squelch knob is rotated fully counterclockwise.  To recover,
	   rotate the squelch  knob fully  counterclockwise and depress the SCAN 
	   button on the radio's front panel twice.

	   Consider  using a narrow  bandwidth  during SPECTRUM scans to display
	   sharper signal peaks and to separate  adjacent stations.  Switch back 
	   to a bandwidth providing better audio quality during slewing.
									      
									 pg. 23
	 Useful Tips (cont'd)

	   It is  possible  to speed  up  slewing in SPECTRUM by  adjusting  the
	   typamatic   rate   of   the   keyboard    using   the   DOS   command 
	   "MODE CON: RATE=xx DELAY=x".  Review the use of this  command in your
	   DOS  manual.  Rebooting  your  computer will reset the typamatic rate
	   to default  values.  Increasing the RATE value will increase the rate
	   at which  repeat  characters are generated when a key  (right or left 
	   arrow  for  slewing) is held  down.  On my PC, Windows 3.1 resets the 
	   typamatic  rate to a value  that is too  high for SPECTRUM  (computer
	   beeps  because the keyboard  buffer  fills  when an arrow key is held
	   down).  A batch  file,  CONSOLE.BAT,  is  included  with  GO R8A  for 
	   correcting the typamatic  rate.  Just type  CONSOLE<enter> at the DOS 
	   prompt. CONSOLE.BAT contains the command "MODE CON: RATE=20 DELAY=2", 
	   which  works  well for my computer.  The RATE  value  may  have to be 
	   adjusted to suit your computer.
      
	   In order to print  copies of  SPECTRUM  screens (or other DOS screens 
	   with  graphics  for  that  matter),  you  may be able to use the  DOS 
	   "GRAPHICS" command. Review this command in your DOS manual or in your 
	   on-line HELP.  On my PC, the command "GRAPHICS DESKJET" (I have an HP 
	   Deskjet printer) sets up printing any GO R8A screen at any subsequent
	   hit of the <PRINTSCRN> key.

	   PCs tend to generate RF (radio frequency) noise in the radio's range
	   of coverage.  I have found that the CRT  (monitor)  is  particularly
	   noisy RF-wise.  Use of GO R8A on a laptop may be  desirable  because
	   most  laptops are designed for low RF emission,  so that they can be
	   operated on commercial aircraft and in other RF-sensitive locations.
	   A  laptop's  "brick"  AC adapter  may  conduct or generate RF noise,
	   however,  so you may want to try using  the  laptop's  battery  when
	   tuning weak stations. Laptops are pricey, but a used 386 or 486 unit
	   might be affordable for those on a budget and  would  be  sufficient
	   for running GO R8A.
									      
									 pg. 24
	 User Support

	   Send questions, comments, or suggested improvements to:

		  Snail mail:  Joe Fahrenholtz
			       3711 Mt. Carmel Rd.
			       Cincinnati, Ohio 45244-1617 USA
		  E-mail:      gor8a@yahoo.com
			       joe_fahrenholtz@juno.com

	   Return   postage   or   International  Reply  Coupons   (IRC's)   are 
	   appreciated for "snail mail" questions. I will try to get back to you
	   ASAP.

	   A  word  about the author.  I am a shortwave listener (SWL hobbyist). 
	   Currently,  I  enjoy  longwave  beacon  DXing and casual listening to
	   international shortwave broadcasts.


	 Revision History

	   GO R8A Version 1.0: Initial Release

	   GO R8A Version 1.1: 
	     Added R8B Support, Bug fix in  SCAN LIST SPECIAL  (frequency  field
	     characters  were lost during sort),  added SHELL out to DOS,  added
	     CHDATA station data input method,  added TIME command, added the GO
	     command  and G<o to>  string  search functions to SCAN LIST SPECIAL
	     and SCAN FREQ SPECIAL.

	   GO R8A Version 1.2:
	     All  inputs made case insensitive,  converted SCAN LIST SPECIAL and
	     SCAN FREQ SPECIAL  to  "all on one screen"  input,  added  enhanced 
	     parsing  of input files to SCAN LIST SPECIAL and SCAN FREQ SPECIAL,
	     eliminated  "."  entry of leading spaces in station names in CHDATA
	     and NC functions.

	   GO R8A Version 1.3:
	     Added  REFRESH  function,  added  S-unit  display for  most  screen 
	     displays,  added  <F>ind  frequency  to  SCAN FREQ SPECIAL and SCAN
	     LIST SPECIAL  functions,  increased  SCAN FREQ SPECIAL and SCAN A-B 
	     SPECIAL scan rates,  added COM3 and COM4 support, added TIMER 1 and  
	     TIMER 2  commands,   added  SCHEDULE  function,   fixed  bug  which 
	     effectively  disabled  R8B extended  memory support,  added <enter> 
	     scan/pause  toggle to SCAN A-B/FREQ/LIST SPECIAL  functions  to  be
	     consistant with the SCAN function, added command menus.

	   GO R8A Version 1.4:
	     Added  UTC/LOCAL  time  display to  most  screens,  added  SPECTRUM 
	     function,  changed  input of scan  step to C<oarse>/M<edium>/F<ine> 
	     at SCAN,  added  display  echo of all inputs  for  scan  functions, 
	     deleted COLOR/MONO statement in GOR8A.CFG configuration file.

	   GO R8A Version 1.5:
	     Bug fix in SCAN ... SPECIAL functions which intermittantly skipped
	     stations.  Enhanced documentation. Revision (mostly transparent to
	     user) of display of available commands.
									      
									 pg. 25
	 License and Registration

	   GO R8A   is   provided  as-is.  There  are  no  expressed  or implied 
	   warranties.

	   GO R8A  is  copyrighted  by Joe Fahrenholtz. You may copy GO R8A only 
	   for use under this license agreement.

	   GO R8A is distributed as shareware. You may use GO R8A without charge 
	   on a trial basis. If you find it useful and continue to use it, a $15
	   (United States dollars- USD)  registration is requested.  There is no
	   cost to use a later 1.* version (if available)  after registering any
	   1.* version. I will notify registered GO R8A users of new releases.

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	   To  register your copy of GO R8A, send your name, address, and cash, 
	   check, or money order (U.S. dollars only please) to:

			 Joe Fahrenholtz
			 3711 Mt. Carmel Rd.
			 Cincinnati, Ohio 45244-1617 USA

	   For  users  outside the United States and Canada, please use a check 
	   from  a  U.S.  or Canadian bank. Equivalent payment in International 
	   Reply Coupons  (or  IRCs- convertible to postage) is acceptable, but 
	   not preferred. Be sure to include your country in your address. Name
	   and address are  optional,  but if I don't have an address,  I can't
	   advise you on new version releases.

	   Registration response and user feedback will determine whether there 
	   are  future  versions  of GO R8A. I should note that GO R8A is fully 
	   functional as bundled with this documentation and that this document 
	   file is current, complete documentation for GO R8A version 1.5.

	   Thank you for trying GO R8A. I hope you find it useful.
									      

