PriorKnowledge

Prior Knowledge Required

ATCS Monitor is a complex program, and can be daunting to new users. However, with some patience, and a little help from friends, you should be able to get comfortable with the application after using it for a little while. Having patience, using this Wiki, and not being afraid to ask questions is key to your success.

At a minimum, you should be comfortable with:

• Installing software on Windows
• Copying/moving files around your hard drive
• Downloading files from the Internet
• Using Windows XP or WinZip (or similar) to decompress files

Helpful to get you up-and-running quicker, but not required:

• Experience with radio and/or scanner equipment
• Being able to modify electronics (with instructions)
• Experience with radio antenna systems
• General understanding/knowledge of computer networks

You'll be up and running in no time if you have all of the above plus:

• Knowledge of Railroad signal systems, and how they function
• Prior knowledge of GlossaryOfTerms systems
• A close friend who has already been running ATCSMon for a while :)

-- Main.BrianSwan - 27 Oct 2006