Dialrf08

This document contains the program documentation and source code for "DIALRF08," written by Gary B. Jennings for Digital Equipment Corporation in 1971.

Summary: DIALRF08 is a utility program written in LAP6 language designed for the PDP-12B computer equipped with 8K of core memory and an RF08 disk system. Its primary function is to transfer data between magnetic tape and the RF08 disk units (specifically, transferring Tape 0 to Disk Unit 10 and Tape 1 to Disk Unit 11).

The document provides specific operational instructions, including:

• Hardware prerequisites.
• Step-by-step procedures for loading and starting the program via the system switches.
• Instructions for handling disk errors and monitoring program status.
• A mechanism to return to the DIAL operating system using a "CTRL D" command.

The remainder of the document consists of the complete source code listing for the program, including memory mapping and technical notes for system integration.