Current generation parameter values
Exam class Novice General Extra
Element No. 1A 1B 1C
File Prefix 92-1A- 92-1B- 92-1C-
First test 01 01 01
Last test 20 20 20
Select:
1. Group 1 default file element names (5 tests of each type)
2. Group 2 default file class names (10 tests of each type)
3. Group 3 default file year-element names (15 tests of each type)
C. Clear all file name and test number selections
E. Edit file names and test numbers (screen parameters only)
P. Print all tests and keys (1 copy of each)
S. Select one test for printing
Press ENTER to start test generation, or ESC to return to main menu
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Figure 8. Generation menu
This session is used to generate files in the form of an QSO similar to the
actual required FCC test. Three separate files are produced for each test
generated: (1) a .KB file for direct use by the (P)roficiency or (K)eyboard
sessions to send a test, (2) an ASCII .TST file for the written fill-in-the-
blanks examination, and (3) an ASCII .KEY file for the key to be used in
grading the examination. The ASCII files can be printed using this session or
directly using DOS commands.
To simplify test generation three default groups are provided to generate
tests with canned file names and numbers. Type 1, 2 or 3 to select the
Group |
Novice |
General |
Extra |
1 |
1A-01 thru 1A-15 |
1B-01 thru 1B-15 |
1C-01 thru 1C-15 |
2 |
NOVICE0 thru NOVICE9 |
GENERAL0 thru GENERAL9 |
EXTRA0 thru EXTRA9 |
3 |
92-1A-01 thru 92-1A-20 |
92-1B-01 thru 92-1B-20 |
92-1C-01 thru 92-1C-20 |
Pressing the (C)lear key cause all file names and numbers to be cleared.
The (E)dit key allows arbitrary file names and sequence numbers to be created
for all classes of examinations. The cursor keys, the DELETE, and BACKSPACE
key can be used for editing. The TAB or ENTER keys end editing for the
current key. Pressing ESC terminates editing and adjusts the selections for
a maximum name length of 8 characters (prefix plus number).
Pressing ENTER starts test generation. The process is rather complex and
can take many seconds for each test. If the files names are the same as a
previous generation, those tests will be overwritten and lost. DOS commands
can be used to save those files and/or change their names. Generation can be
terminated at any time by pressing ESC. The tests already generated will be
saved.
The (K)eyboard program has a delete command (F8) which allows DOS wildcard
symbols * and ?. Groups of tests can be deleted using these symbols, e.g.
using the file name 1C* will delete all Extra class examinations (from
default group 1); the file name 92-1C-1? will delete the files 92-1C-10 thru
92-1C-19 (from default group 3).
The (P)rint key causes all tests and keys to be printed. These are the ASCII
text .TST and .KEY file extensions associated the .KB files. The .KB file is
intended for use by Morse Academy to send the code and is not printed. These
ASCII files can also be printed using the DOS PRINT command.
The (S)elect key allows the printing of a single test. After selection of
the test to be printed, the operator can select the number of copies of the
test and key to be printed.
By Joe Speroni
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