WARNING !

You may download and install FT-Manager : 

1) from a single file : FTMGRxxx.ZIP (xxx= version number)
2) from a single self-extractible file : FTMGRrxxx.EXE (xxx= version number)
3) from the following 6 files : FTMxxxD1.zip to FTMxxxD6.zip (xxx=version number)
4) from the two files : FTMxxxPF.ZIP (program files, xxx= version number) + VB500A.zip (VB runtime package to download from http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html)

FT-MANAGER OVERVIEW

Copyright © 1997-98-99 Laurent Labourie. All rights reserved.
IDDN.FR.001.430005.00.R.P.1997.000.31400

FT-Manager is an interactive Windows 95/98/NT4 based software only running with Yaesu transceivers. 

FT-Manager is not a free software ; you may test FT-Manager for a 30 day/20 hours evaluation period to determine the compatibility with your system. Please check the license conditions before using and copying the software. The license fee is $ 30. An unregistered copy of FT-Manager limits the opening of the serial ports to 20 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/GXII - FT-847 - FT-736
               
Some of the features of the program :
               
* Multi language interface (French/English)
* Large display of the transmitted and received frequencies
* Automatic mode and filter switching
* S-meter with memory (except FT-980 FT-767)
* EDSP and keyer control (FT-1000MP)
* CTCSS encoding (if available)
* Easy and quick operation in split and QSX, reverse CW
* Quick Memories
* Graphic band scope to check activity on a band (except FT-980/767/757GX)
* Channel information, channel memory manager
* Possibility to store the 90 (99/32) memories on hard disk
* Web Cluster interface (Internet)
* DX Cluster interface (Packet)
* Data base for Short Wave Listening
* DXCC information, antenna rotation, DXCC summary
* Rotator control (Sartek, Yaesu)
* Basic Log-book ADIF compatible
* Support for QRZ & Callbook CD-Roms
* OLE features (dynamic link with LOGic 5, screen saver)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The software requires :
               
* PC or compatible (Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4 - 8 Mo RAM 486 or higher) 
* S-VGA monitor (in preference to a VGA)
* 1 serial port for radio interface (COM 1 to 16)
* CAT system interface (except FT-920 FT-1000MP FT-847)
* straight serial cable (except FT-847 : null modem)
* 32 bits connection to Internet (optional)
* 1 serial port for TNC (optional COM 1 to 8)
* 1 serial port for rotator interface (optional COM 1 to 8)

INSTALLING FT-MANAGER

IMPORTANT NOTE : FT-Manager's installation procedure is depending on the site you have downloaded the file(s). Each file name is related to a specific site.

* 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 any software.

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

* From FTMGRxxx.EXE

You only need to run the auto-extractible file to install the program.

* 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 into the SAME directory.

Then you have to run FT-SET.EXE to install the software.

* From FTMxxxPF.ZIP

FTMxxxPF.ZIP is only installing the Program Files. You need Internet Explorer 3 or 4 already installed and you have FIRST to install the Visual Basic runtime files (VB500A.ZIP) to download from SIMTEL at :

http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html

Then, unzip FTMxxxPF.ZIP and run Setup to install FT-Manager.

You don't need VB500A.ZIP if a VB5 (SP3) program is already installed on your system. You don't need to download VB500A.ZIP to reinstall FT-Manager.

* Notes

If the installation software is asking to keep some of your existing system's files : 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)

Reboot your system before running the program.

RUNNING FT-MANAGER

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

To check if the software communicates correctly with your transceiver you may activate the monitoring module with the following submenu : File/Monitoring, or the tool bar FT-Manager's icon.

TROUBLESHOOTING

* Problems with the PC

FT-Manager is written with the latest version of Visual Basic 5.0 (Service Pack 3). To run this software you also need the last Windows's update. You may often upgrade your system when installing a Microsoft software as Office 97 or Explorer 3.02 or 4.01.

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

But it is possible to find an incompatibility with FT-Manager. This incompatibility may exist because some of already installed software(s) are using different versions of some DLLs or OCXs. You may also find a such incompatibility with other VB5 softwares.

* 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 being loaded in memory.

* You may also have to update some of the FT-Manager's DLL and OCX files especially if you have a crash during the setup procedure or if you encounter an "unexpected error 50003" when running the program. Please download some of the Visual Basic 5 (Service Pack 3) runtime files from the following web sites :

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

or

http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html (you have to download VB500A.ZIP)

* You may also see my web site for the latest information or update about 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 or the cable !

You may also try to check DTR (Setup - under Transceiver) and to run again the program.

If you are using a FT-847, check you are using a null modem cable and FC-20 antenna tuner is disconnected. With all other Yaesu transceivers, you need a standard cable.

LICENSE

FT-Manager is not free : License fee is $30. The functions of the EVALUATION version are not limited except that an unregistered software  will not communicate more than 20 minutes and 30 days/20 hours with the interface of the transceiver. 

You may use the evaluation copy of FT-Manager for a period of 30 days or 20 hours, after which, if you decide to continue using FT-Manager, you are obligated to register it by paying the sum of US $ 30 to the author. Thank you to understand and support that distribution concept.

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

Registering FT-Manager is easy through KAGI PROCESSING PAYMENT SERVICE. See the corresponding section of the help file to know How to register or go to :

http://order.kagi.com/?3S1&S (secure web server)

You may also use the REGISTER program from the FT-Manager's directory.

After you have registered FT-Manager, you will receive a code (based on your name or your callsign) to fully enable the serial port.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

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.

DISTRIBUTION OF FT-MANAGER

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).

MORE SUPPORT OR INFORMATION

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@kagi.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 © 1997-98-99 Laurent Labourie. All rights reserved
IDDN.FR.001.430005.00.R.P.1997.000.31400