Epson MFJ-1278B manual BUF n, Bufkey nnn, Buftime n

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE OPERATIONAL COMMANDS

BUF n Mode: CW/RTTY/ASCII Default: empty

Parameter:

n = 0 thru 9

Allows you to load up to ten buffers for use in the CW/RTTY/ASCII modes. Maximum buffer text for each buffer is 120 characters. Note that when loading buffer text, there is no space between the word "BUF" and the buffer number selected.

Buffers may be transmitted by setting up for the appropriate mode, and typing the "ASENDCHAR" character (Ctrl-T). This causes the MFJ-1278B to enter transmit mode. Another ASENDCHAR (Ctrl-T) causes the MFJ-1278B to wait for a buffer number. At this point, enter a digit zero through nine and the buffer will be sent.

A special case occurs when the character "#" (pound sign) occurs in the buffer text. In this case, the MFJ-1278B replaces the "#" with the current value of the SERIALNO counter. Once used, this value is incremented by one up to a maximum of 65535, where the counter rolls over to zero.

Also see: BUFTIME and SERIALNO commands.

BUFKEY nnn Mode: CW/ASCII Default: 9

BUFKEY allows user to transmit memory buffers without having to type "Ctrl-T". The default character for BUFKEY nnn is the "TAB" key (9). To transmit a buffer, user will press the "TAB" key then follow by a memory buffer number (0-9). For example, to transmit memory buffer 0, press the "TAB" key then type the "0" key. MFJ-1278B will transmit the content of memory buffer 0 then revert to receive at the end of the buffer transmission. BUFKEY is useful for CW, MCW, RTTY or ASCII.

BUFTIME n Mode: CW Default: 0

Parameter:

n= 0 thru 65535

When a non-zero BUFTIME is specified, the MFJ-1278B will transmit Buffer 0 at the repetition rate specified in seconds. BUFTIME is effective only in the CW mode. If the transmitter is not keyed, the buffer timer will key it, send Buffer 0, then release it. This is useful for beaconing, calling CQ, etc. BUFTIME is disabled by setting it to 0.