Downloadable USAF MARS Programs,
Text Files & Notes

(Bear with us as we migrate more information onto this page.  The links do NOT work right now, but soon they will again,  Updated information will also be added to this page as well.)

LOG Form and Reporting Forms

Go To http://www.region8.net/reporting.htm for the excel files and instructions on reporting Quarterly times.

Other Log Forms

Here is a Excel form that Region 1 is using.  Kinda neat, and use as you need for logging times.  Needs modifying for Region 8 and 0, but let me know what you think!  BUT - ONLY USE THE ABOVE FORMS FOR REPORTING for Region 8.

Older Files

AFMARS, Version 2002

AFMARS is an Army program modified by AFA8DA.  It is designed for RMDs and SMDs.  It is a Self-Extracting, database, DOS program.  See the DOS NOTE, below.  This version MUST be installed alone in it's own sub-directory (C:\AFMARS).

    1. Download both files below:

        Instal22.txt     (Installation Instructions)
       Afmars22.exe  (Version 2002, Self-Extracting)

    2. Print, Read & Understand "Instal22.txt" before proceeding.

    3. Install program.

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MARSTIME, Version 2.03

MARSTIME program, developed by AFA8DA.  It is  designed for ROAMs, SMDs, NCS', and anyone else accumulating and reporting Affiliate MARS Participation Hours.  This is a DOS program.  See the DOS NOTE, below.

    1. Download marstime  (Version 2.03, [WinZip, Version 8.0 formatted])

               NOTE:  An evaluation copy of "WinZip.exe" is available free at:  www.winzip.com

    2.  Important:  Back up (Write or export) your current marstime data.

    3.  Unzip "marst23.zip", into your "C:\marstime" sub-directory.  It MUST overwrite any existing files.

    4.  Print, Read, & Understand all of the following files:

         Readme.1st     (Setup Instructions)
         Whatsnew.txt  (Latest Changes)
         Marstime.txt   (User's Manual)

    5.  Reinstall (READ or import) your previously backed up data.

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KWM-2A Rectifier Replacement

NOTE:  The 5R4 & 5U4 Rectifier tubes used in the Collins 516F Power Supply may each be substituted by the 1N2632.  This is a dual diode with an octal base which plugs directly into each rectifier's octal tube socket.

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KWM-2A Tuning Procedures

Tuning procedures text file for the Collins KWM-2A Transceiver, developed by AFA8AM, UT.

    1. Download  KWM-2A (26 Nov 1999)

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