Programming Worksheet - Ramsey Electronics FX Series Manual

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-223 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!