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PK-88 OPERATING MANUAL
4.12.4.4 R n (READ n)
The 'R n' command displays the header and text of message number "n". As
SysOp on the terminal side, you can read all messages. Messages are read by
number, not callsign.
If the calling station or you as SysOp enter the 'R' command without a
message number, both of you see the error message "*** Not enough".
A caller may READ only messages addressed to that caller's callsign, or to
ALL or QST.
4.12.4.5 S callsign (SEND callsign)
The 'S callsign' command notifies the MailDrop that either you as SysOp or
the calling station will now send text into a message buffer. A message is
stored in the MailDrop under the lowest available message number.
If all 8K of the RAM is used, or if the maximum 15 messages have been filed,
the MailDrop displays the error message "*** No free memory". If there is
enough room, the MailDrop displays the MailDrop command prompt:
"Enter message, ^Z (CTRL-Z) to end"
When logged on from your local keyboard, if you use the 'S' command without a
callsign, you'll see the error message "*** Need callsign".
However, a calling station may use the S command without a callsign; it is
understood that the message is directed to the PK-88's SysOp. If a callsign
is used, it must be either SYSOP or the same as the MYCALL of the PK-88.
The CTRL-Z can be the last character on a line, followed by a Return, or
CTRL-Z can be typed on a separate line. In any case, the CTRL-Z is the last
character stored in a message buffer. Any characters typed after the CTRL-Z
are ignored. When the message is read, the MailDrop translates the CTRL-Z as
a carriage return.
As soon as a calling station uses the S command, the STA light starts
blinking to show that a message has been left for you. MDCHECK stops the
blinking.
4.12.5
Sample Session - The Caller's Point of View
Let's see what the MailDrop looks like to a calling station. Let's assume
that your call is "WX1AAA", and that you wish to connect and log on to
WX2BBB's" MailDrop system. During your session on his MailDrop, you wish to
list the messages to see if there is a message for you, read it if it exists,
kill it after you're done reading it, send a return message to WX2BBB and
finally log off or disconnect from his MailDrop.
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PACKET OPERATION
PK88-77
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