            CONFIGURING THE COMPUTER TO THE PROSKAN SSTV PROGRAM.

                               SETCLOCK.TXT

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                                                              19 April 1996

       After you install the PROSKAN SSTV program into your computer, you
     will see that when you run the program for the FIRST time, (by typing
     in at the prompt, FSCAN.EXE & <Enter>, you may not be able to get to
     the Main SSTV Screen untill you complete the 'CONFIGURE' requirements.
     What will come up on screen is some important information. Read them
     and hit <Enter> to continue on. Then the 'PRO_SKAN SSTV SYSTEM' screen
     will appear on the left side. On the right side is information about
     Copyrites, your Call being imbedded, etc.  Also notice that you can
     use your Mouse and/or keyboard both here and on the SSTV screen. 
      
   1. On the 'Left Screen Box' select  "CONFIGURE SYSTEM"  <Enter>
      A new screen will appear on the right side. Select (0), which is
      "CALIBRATE CRYSTAL CLOCK"    <Enter>  and a Box will come up;
      follow its instructions. A rough setting has been set in and it
      must be adjusted by receiving a WFAX signal. The Vertical alignment
      for receiving pictures as well as transmitting will be incorrect
      untill you complete the 'CONFIGURE' requirements...

   2. First select (F), which is  "SET FAX 800X600X16 VMode"  <Enter>.
      { You can not calibrate the Crystal Clock untill you do this, and
      also the FAX screen will not appear when selected. }
      A selection box appears - Highlite the Video card that your computer
      is using and hit <Enter> to lock it in. If you don't know what your
      Video card is, select  (?), ENTER UNKNOWN;  A box will appear called
      "CUSTOM VIDEO MODE", with instructions.  Hit <ENTER> to return back
      to the CONFIGURE box.

   3. Next Highlite (O), PORT ADDRESS, <ENTER>, Then Highlite the COM PORT
      number that you are going to use. Hit <Enter> to lock it in. You can
      change this anytime if you did it wrong. etc. You can't receive WFAX
      or any pictures untill this is done. 

   4. When you have the above completed, tune your radio to a strong
      WEFAX signal.  Here in Ct. we get it strong on 10.864 MHZ USB
      but on some days we can't even hear it. In that case tune around
      for another WEFAX station. Some WFAX frequencies are: 3.356, 8.078,
      10.978, 10.538, and 14.927. Usually they are on 24 hours but they
      do take breaks. Tune in on the strongest one. There are many others,
      so hunt around.  By the way, all are Upper Side Band. USB

      While receiving the WEFAX picture for alignment purposes, try to
      get the picture as straight as you can through adjusting the Clock
      Frequency. This means that you have to go back to the Configure
      screen at (0) to make the correction. You may have to do this a few
      times, but it is worth it to receive straight pictures.
      The BACKSPACE Key is used to delete the Frequency numbers one at a
      time so you can type in the increase or decrease. Try 100 up or down
      and see if it made the change in the rite direction on the incomming
      WEFAX signal.  Hitting the <ENTER> key will lock it in. 
      P.S.
           A SSTV station can also be used in scottie one.


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   5. Next highlite (B), BASE TIMER 1 or 2. Hitting the <Enter> Key will
      toggle it between 1 and 2. 
       Put the timer operation in 2 for the remainder of the 
       program..


   6.  Next Highlite (A), "AUDIO TX SOURCE"  <ENTER>. A Box will appear
      for you to enter your AUDIO TONES TRANSMIT SOURCE. (ie. computer
      Serial Port or Computer speaker). View the file PSCANCBL.PCX for
      cable making setups.  It is strongly advised for you to use the
      Dual Interface for this program if you want outstanding
      picture quality. To see this interface, view the file PS-BOARD.PCX
      which is included with PROSKAN.
                  
   9. Highlite "EXIT" and hit <Enter>, to leave that setup Box. The Right
      Setup Screen Box goes away.
         
  10. With the Left setup screen remaining,  Highlite  (S),  for Slow
      Scan, <Enter>. The Main SSTV Screen will appear!  WoW!

                

    NOTE. Any of the above CONFIGURE settings can be changed at any time.
     


                    Have Fun       KA1LPA   Jamie
