diff --git a/Readme.txt b/Readme.txt index 9b92786..4f06ac3 100644 --- a/Readme.txt +++ b/Readme.txt @@ -1,41 +1,40 @@ - MORSE RUNNER 1.71 + MORSE RUNNER Contest Simulator - freeware - Copyright (C) 2004-2016 Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA + Version 1.80 Field Day Contest Prototype + Copyright (C) 2004-2016 Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA http://www.dxatlas.com/MorseRunner/ + Copyright (C) 2022 Morse Runner Community Edition Contributors + https://www.github.com/w7sst/MorseRunner/ +JOIN OUR COMMUNITY + You are invited to join our community effort. + For more information on the Morse Runner Community Edition project, + please visit https://github.com/w7sst/MorseRunner#readme. PLATFORMS - - Windows XP/7/8/10; + - Windows XP/7/8/10/11 - works on Linux systems under WINE (info TNX F8BQQ). - - INSTALLATION - Uncompress the file to any folder and run "MorseRunner.exe" - UNINSTALLATION - Delete MorseRunner directory. - - CONFIGURATION - Web Server - - [system] - WebServer=http://www.bh1scw.com/mr/score - SubmitHiScoreURL=http://www.bh1scw.com/mr/score/insert.php?name=%s - PostMethod=POST + Contest Selection + 1) Select the desired contest using the Contest drop-down list. + 2) Enter the Contest Exchange in the Exchange field; + error messages will be displayed in the status area. Station @@ -56,16 +55,14 @@ CONFIGURATION the audio in the MorseRunner.wav file. If this file already exists, MR overwrites it. - - Band Conditions - I tried to make the sound as realistic as possible, and included a few - effects based on the mathematical model of the ionospheric propagation. - Also, some of the calling stations exhibit less then perfect operating - skills, again to make the simulation more realistic. These effects can - be turned on and off using the checkboxes described below. - + Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA, made the sound as realistic as possible, + and included a few effects based on the mathematical model of the + ionospheric propagation. Also, some of the calling stations exhibit + less than perfect operating skills, again to make the simulation more + realistic. These effects can be turned on and off using the checkboxes + described below. QRM - interference form other running stations occurs from time to time. @@ -82,8 +79,6 @@ CONFIGURATION Activity - band activity, determines how many stations on average reply to your CQ. - - Audio buffer size You can adjust the audio buffer size by changing the BufSize value in the @@ -91,7 +86,6 @@ CONFIGURATION Increase the buffer size for smooth audio without clicks and interruptions; decrease the size for faster response to keyboard commands. - Competition duration The default duration of a competition session is 60 minutes. You can set it @@ -101,7 +95,6 @@ CONFIGURATION [Contest] CompetitionDuration=15 - Calls From Keyer If you have an electronic keyer that simulates a keyboard - that is, sends @@ -115,12 +108,16 @@ CONFIGURATION transmitted by the computer when the corresponding key is pressed. This option has no effect in the WPX and HST competition modes. + Additional simulator settings - + Setup/CW Min Rx Speed - Set a speed below the CW Speed. If 0 it behaves like the original MorseRunner + Setup/CW Max Rx Speed - Set a speed above the CW Speed. If 0 it behaves like the original MorseRunner + Setup/NR Digits - The number of digits of the DX Station NR + Setup/CWOps Number - CWOps ID number used on the CWT Contest STARTING A CONTEST -The contest can be started in one of four modes. +The selected contest can be started in one of four modes. Pile-Up mode: a random number of stations calls you after you send a CQ. Good for improving copying skills. @@ -128,23 +125,18 @@ The contest can be started in one of four modes. Single Calls mode: a single station calls you as soon as you finish the previous QSO. Good for improving typing skills. - WPX Compteition mode: similar to the Pile-Up mode, but band conditions and contest + WPX Competition mode: similar to the Pile-Up mode, but band conditions and contest duration are fixed and cannot be changed. The keying speed and band activity - are still under your control; + are still under your control. HST Competition mode: all settings conform to the IARU High Speed Telegraphy competition rules. - - To start a contest, set the duration of the exercise in the Run for NN Minutes box (only for Pile-Up and Single Calls modes), and click on the desired mode in the Run button's menu. In the Pile-Up and Competition mode, hit F1 or Enter to send a CQ. - - - KEY ASSIGNMENTS F1-F8 - sends one of the pre-defined messages. The buttons under the input @@ -159,7 +151,6 @@ KEY ASSIGNMENTS Alt-Enter, Shift-Enter, Ctrl-Enter - save QSO. - - auto-complete input, jump between the input fields. , Shift- - move to the next/previous field. @@ -177,8 +168,6 @@ KEY ASSIGNMENTS PgUp/PgDn, Ctrl-F10/Ctrl-F9, Alt-F10/Alt-F9 - keying speed, in 5 WPM increments. - - WPX COMPETITION RULES The exchange consists of the RST and the serial number of the QSO. @@ -195,98 +184,102 @@ The log window marks incorrect entries in your log as follows: DUP - duplicate QSO. NIL - not in other station's log: you made a mistake in the callsign, or forgot - to send the corrected call to the station. + to send the corrected call to the station. RST - incorrect RST in your log. NR - incorrect exchange number in your log. + CL - incorrect Arrl Field Day Classification in your log. + NAME - incorrect Name in your log. + SEC - incorrect ARRL Section in your log. + ST - incorrect State in your log. SUBMITTING YOUR SCORE If you complete a full 60-minute session in the WPX Competition mode, Morse Runner -will generate a score string that you can post to the Score Board on the web: -. Copy and paste your score -string into the box on the web page and click on the Submit button. - -You can view your previous score strings using the File -> View Score menu -command. - - - - - +will generate a score string that you can post. + + The original scoring website by Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA, was + http://www.dxatlas.com/MorseRunner/MrScore.asp + but it is no longer active. + + Lin Quan, BG4FQD, created the scoring website, https://www.bh1scw.com/mr/score + but to submit scores you must now email him at bh1scw[at]gmail.com + + "Open 2019 UZ2M Morse Runner contest" Facebook Group + (Still active) + Open contest between friends in Morse Runner in two modes, + Single Call and Pile-Up mode. Try 10 min training and fix + screenshot with date and time. Please send a screenshot to + this group and after we check it we will publish it! + + "ZS-CW Morse Runner" Facebook Group + In Morse Runner, Here you will screen shot your 10 min stint, + (ONLY 10 min not more) paste it into this Facebook Group, + the idea is to try beat the previous score of the last person + who posted their screen shot. I'm aware we are all on different + levels of copy speed, but that's irrelevant because you might + want to match their speed, and try beat their score + + "CW Freak - Morse Runner" Facebook Group + This is a group for Morse Games fans. I thank in advance anyone + who wants to share their results, their advice and their + impressions with fun. + +You can view your previous score strings using the +File -> View Score menu command. VERSION HISTORY -1.80 (W7SST) - - Beta release of multi-contest support - - Add ARRL Field Day - - Add NCL NAQP +Version 1.80 (Oct 2022) + - Added multi-contest support (Coded by W7SST) + - Added ARRL Field Day contest (Coded by W7SST) + - Added NCL NAQP contest (Coded by W7SST) - -1.71a (CT7AUP) +1.71a (CT7AUP) Nov 2021 - CWOPS CWT Contest - CW RX Min Speed. - CW RX Max Speed. - NR number of digits. - -1.70 (BG4FQD) +1.70 (BG4FQD) Aug 25, 2016 - Adjust UI, support windows scheme. - Support showing callsign infomation, You can modify it in the "ARRL.LIST" - Disable hot key: "\" to prevent pressing by carelessness. - Some other bugs fixing. - - -1.69 (BG4FQD) +1.69 (BG4FQD) Jul 16, 2016 - Add "Hi-Score web page" server in MorseRunner.ini. - Change default Font to Cleartype 'segoe ui', 'Consolar'; - Change string to Unicode, Building with Delphi 2010 sp3. - - -1.68 +1.68 (VE3NEA) 2016 - TU + MyCall after the QSO is now equivalent to CQ - - -1.67 +1.67 (VE3NEA) - small changes in the HST competition mode. - - -1.65, 1.66 +1.65, 1.66 (VE3NEA) - a few small bugs fixed. - - -1.61 - 1.64 +1.61 - 1.64 (VE3NEA) - small changes in the HST competition mode. - - -1.6 +1.6 (VE3NEA) - HST competition mode added; - CallsFromKeyer option added. - - -1.52 +1.52 (VE3NEA) - the CompetitionDuration setting added. - - -1.51 +1.51 (VE3NEA) - minor bugs fixed. - - -1.5 +1.5 (VE3NEA) - more realistic behavior of calling stations; - self-monitoring volume control; - more creative LIDS; @@ -294,9 +287,7 @@ VERSION HISTORY - WAV recording; - menu commands for all settings (for blind hams). - - -1.4 +1.4 (VE3NEA) - RIT function; - callsign completion/correction when sending; - faster response to keyboard commands; @@ -305,30 +296,22 @@ VERSION HISTORY - the QSO rate is now expressed in Q/hr; - the problem with the Finnish character set fixed. - -1.3 - +1.3 (VE3NEA) - some key assignments corrected for compatibility with popular contesting programs; - statistical models refined for more realistic simulation; - rate display added; - a few bugs fixed. - -1.2 (first public release) - +1.2 (VE3NEA) + (first public release) - Competetion mode added; - some bugs fixed. - -1.1 +1.1 (VE3NEA) - ESM (Enter Sends Messages) mode added; - a lot of bugs fixed. - - - - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE @@ -345,8 +328,4 @@ OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. - - - - END OF DOCUMENT