Using BALLYBIN and ASTROWAV
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Rather than give complete docs on how to archive a program, here is a short run 
through the easy process.

First, record a tape (or program from the Astrocade itself) to a wav file 
through the mic-in port on your sound card. Using 8-bit and mono works fine.

Now use these command lines:

This one should be able to get most programs archived:

     ballybin -l3 -v2 -b<PROGRAM.BIN> <PROGRAM.WAV>

This should take care of most files (if not, then vary the number after the -l). 
After ballybin runs successfully, it's time to turn the binary file into a 
perfectly digital copy (the final wav file). This command line will give the 
required header tone (in this case three seconds, but a one second header 
usually works fine).

     astrowav -h3 -f1 -w<PROGRAM.WAV> <PROGRAM.BIN>

In the above: -h3 gives a three second header tone
-f1 gives a one second footer tone
-w is the wav output name

The output of Astrowav can be played through your computer's speakers when they 
are plugged into the AstroBASIC cartridge.  Vary the speaker volume until you 
get a good load.

As long as all programs are archived like this, then all of us should be 
able to read them into our Astrocades on the first try.

If you continue to have trouble archiving programs, then drop comments and 
questions over at the Bally Alley discussion group 
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ballyalley/)

Adam Trionfo