Epson MFJ-1278B Eliciting Reverse Forwards, Remote Heard Log, Chat Mode, Sysop, FO Callsign CR

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE ADVANCED OPERATION

The command used to forward a message is FO. All forwards must be done in the stream cmd:mode. This command is by pressing a CTRL-C while in the SYSOP mode. Below is a typical example as to how to use the FO command:

FO CALLSIGN <CR>

Where CALLSIGN is the callsign of the destination mailbox. This callsign must also reside in header of the message to be forwarded. The message header can be altered through the Mailbox Edit command. Please refer to the EDIT command in this manual. When the FO CALLSIGN is issued the MFJ-1278B will initiate a connect request to the destination BBS. If the connection is successful the your mailbox will proceed to send the message to the destination BBS.

Eliciting Reverse Forwards:

This very unique feature, when combined with the hourly automatic forward, enables the MFJ mailbox to query another BBS, regularly and automatically, for the purpose of polling the other BBS for the TNC user's mail. Thus, even if your local full-service BBS operator is unwilling to forward to you, you can still have most of the benefits of auto-forwarding because your own TNC will elicit your mail for you on an hourly basis.

Reverse forwards may be restricted to a particular callsign. This prevents others users from "stripping" messages off of the mailbox prior to their being forwarded to the legitimate destination.

When all messages are forwarded, if the destination mailbox supports reverse forwarding (as determined by $ in it's SID) then the MFJ-1278B will attempt to elicit a reverse forward.

Remote Heard Log:

This handy feature allows the remote user to query the TNC heard log at any time. From this log the remote can determine band conditions, or just see who has been around. The log holds eleven (11) of the most recently stations.

Chat Mode:

The Chat mode feature in the MFJ-1278B Mailbox is similar to the standard TNC "converse mode". It enables the SYSOP to break onto a mailbox link, and get one-on-one with mailbox user. This is just like a regular "Packet QSO". This is good for discussing problems maybe with the link or with the mailbox in general. Chat mode terminates any user or forwarding operation in progress. The mailbox will stay in Chat mode until the SYSOP returns to command mode.

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