Epson MFJ-1278B manual MFJ Pactor $2c-1022 free, Mailbox on Enter

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE BASIC OPERATION

1.From the cmd: prompt please type the following:

MODE PT <ENTER>

the MFJ-1278B will respond with:

[MFJ PACTOR $2c-1022 free]

followed by the p_cmd: prompt on the next line. The $2c is the checksum of MFJ's Pactor

release. You will probably notice a slight delay in obtaining the p_cmd: prompt. This is because the MFJ-1278B is figuring up the Pactor checksum, this is perfectly normal.

2.Under the p_cmd: prompt, type:

MYCALL n <ENTER>; where n is your standard amateur callsign.

The MFJ-1278B will respond with:

MYCALL n

where n is the callsign you entered in the MYCALL parameter. The MFJ-1278B will give the p_cmd: prompt on the next line.

3.If you want your messages time and date stamped, then set DAYTIME with the current information.

The DAYTIME command is in the standard Packet command set, not in the Pactor commands.

NOTE: An optional TNC real-time clock, the MFJ-43 for the MFJ-1278B is available from MFJ Enterprises. With this real-time clock module installed in your MFJ-1278B, the clock will continue to keep time even with the MFJ-1278B turned off. You will not have to set your MFJ-1278B's "DAYTIME" every time your MFJ-1278B is powered up.

4.From the p_cmd: prompt, type:

MAILBOX ON <ENTER>

As we mentioned earlier, there are two MAILBOX commands. One of the MAILBOX commands is in the Packet command set, the other being in the Pactor command set. Both of the MAILBOX commands must be ON. If either of the MAILBOX commands is OFF, then the Pactor mailbox will not function.

Your MFJ-1278B is ready for Pactor Mailbox operations. SYSop command must be issued from the Packet mailbox. your Pactor mailbox by typing from the p_cmd: prompt:

As we mentioned earlier, the You can access the SYSOP in