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WARNING
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You may download and install FT-Manager : 

- from a single file : ftmgrxxx.zip (xxx= version number)
- or from the 6 following files : ftmxxxd1.zip to ftmxxxd6.zip (xxx=version number)

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FT-MANAGER OVERVIEW
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Copyright  1997 Laurent Labourie. All rights reserved.
IDDN.FR.001.430005.00.R.P.1997.000.31400

FT-MANAGER  is the logical evolution of Soft990 for MS-DOS. FT-Manager is an interactive Windows 95/NT based software running only with Yaesu transceivers. 

FT-Manager is distributed as shareware ; you may test FT-Manager for a 30 day evaluation period to 
determine the compatibility with your system. Please check the license conditions before to use and copy the software. The license fee is $ 30. An unregistered copy of FT-Manager limits the opening of the serial port to 10 minutes per session. 

The software runs with following transceivers :

FT-990 - FT-890 - FT-900 - FT-840 - FT-920 - FT1000MP - FT-980 - FT-1000D - FT-767GX - FT-757GX
               
Some of the features of the software :
               
* Multi language interface (French/English)
* Large display of the transmitted and received frequencies
* S-meter with memory (except FT-980)
* Easy and quick operation in split and QSX, reverse CW
* Quick Memories
* Graphic band scope to check activity on a band (except FT-980)
* Channel information
* Automatic mode and filter switching
* Possibility to store the 90 (99/32) memories on hard disk
* Web Cluster interface (Internet)
* Data base for Short Wave Listening
* DXCC information, antenna rotation
* Basic Log-book

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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The software requires :
               
* PC or compatible (Windows 95 or Windows NT 8 Mo RAM 486 or higher) 
* S-VGA monitor (in preference to a VGA)
* 1 serial port for radio interface
* 32 bits connection to Internet (optional)
* CAT system interface (except FT-920 FT-1000MP)
* Yaesu transceiver : latest PROM (V1.3 or V6) for FT-890/990/1000

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INSTALLING FT-MANAGER
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* From ftmgrxxx.zip

You need to create a temporary directory on your hard disk to unzip the package  and then to run 
Setup.exe. The Setup procedure will start as for all windows 95 software.

Note that this installation is fully automatic if you are using Winzip (Setup Wizard).

* From ftmxxxd1.zip ftmxxxd2.zip ftmxxxd3.zip ftmxxxd4.zip ftmxxxd5.zip ftmxxxd6.zip  (xxx=version number)

Warning : please check that xxx is the same for all files !

You need to create a temporary directory and then to unzip each package in this same directory.

You have to run FT-Set.exe to install the software.

If the installation software is asking to keep the files present on your system : Please press 
"YES" or "OUI". If not you may have language problems because some of DLL extensions installed by the software are in French. (only for non English systems)

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RUNNING FT-MANAGER
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Run FT-Manager.exe : For your first session the software shows a "Setup" dialog box. You only need to choose your transceiver and the desired serial port.

To check if the software communicates correctly with your transceiver you may activate the monitoring module with the following submenu File/Monitoring.

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INSTALLATION OR INCOMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS
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1) Problems with the PC

FT-Manager is written with one of the last version of Visual Basic 5.0 (SP3). To run this software  you need the last Windows 95's update. You may often upgrade your system when installing a Microsoft software as Office 97 or Explorer 3.02 or 4.0.

You may also upgrade you system by downloading a  service Pack  from the Microsoft Web site.

But it is possible to have an incompatibility with FT-Manager. This incompatibility exists because some of software installed are using different version of some DLL. You may find again a such incompatibility with other VB5 softwares. In some cases you may have an incompatibility with Visual Basic 4.0 (if installed)and  MicroHelp Muscle .

* In case of a crash during the setup process please make sure to exit all software (anti-viral 
software included). This crash often occurs because the setup program can't update the DLL loaded 
in memory by other software.

* You may also update some of the FT-Manager's DLL files from the following web site (especially if you have a crash during the setup procedure) :

http://www.softseek.com/Utilities/VBRUN_Files/Review_11110_index.html

* You may also see my web site for the latest information or update of FT-Manager at :

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/f6dex


2) Problems with the transceiver

The communication problems with the transceiver are generally coming from the interface. Make sure that your interface is not running with an another software.

The incompatibility problems are very difficult to solve. I am sorry if I can't help you. In case of serious incompatibility you have to  uninstall the software  with the "REMOVE ALL" option.

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LICENSE
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FT-Manager is not free : it is distributed as SHAREWARE. The functions of the Shareware version are not limited except that an unregistered software  will not communicate more than 10 minutes and 30 days with the interface of the transceiver. 

You may use the shareware copy of FT-Manager for a period of 30 days, after which, if you decide to 
continue using FT-Manager, you are obligated to register it by paying the sum of US $ 30 or 150 FF to the author.

The SHAREWARE copy of FT-Manager becomes a REGISTERED version by introduction of the 
registration code. 

See the corresponding section of the help file to know How to register.

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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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In any case you should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using the software.

USERS OF THE SOFTWARE MUST ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DISCLAIMER. BY USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY AND ARE BECOMING A PARTY TO THIS 
AGREEMENT.

FT-MANAGER IS SUPPLIED "AS IS". LAURENT LABOURIE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. LAURENT LABOURIE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE 
OF FT-MANAGER.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, LAURENT LABOURIE  BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY 
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, 
TRANSCEIVER OR COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR ANY AND ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES.

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of France.

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DISTRIBUTION OF FT-MANAGER
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Anyone distributing FT-Manager for any kind of remuneration must first contact Laurent Labourie for 
authorization. This authorization will be granted to distributors with the following conditions :

1. Neither the software nor its documentation may be amended or altered in any way.

2. By granting you the right to distribute the evaluation copy of the FT-Manager, you do not become the owner in any form.

3. Laurent Labourie accepts no responsibility in case the program malfunctions or does not function at all.

4. The distribution fee should only cover the cost of copying or distribution. Under no circumstance should payment of such fees be understood to constitute legal ownership (or a license fee).

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MORE SUPPORT OR INFORMATION
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If you'd like to report a problem you've experienced with FT-Manager or make a suggestion please don't hesitate to contact me. Please provide as much information as possible about the transceiver and PC you are using. The more information I have about your system the easier it will be for me to help you.

* via E-mail. If you'd like to contact me as quickly as possible, please send e-mail to the following address : f6dex@compuserve.com

* via Postal mail :
 
Laurent Labourie
9 rue de la reine Astrid
59700 Marcq en Baroeul
France

* World Wide Web. If you'd like to find out about the latest versions of FT-Manager, use the following address to visit my Home Page on the World Wide Web.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/f6dex

Copyright  1997 Laurent Labourie. All rights reserved
IDDN.FR.001.430005.00.R.P.1997.000.31400