Command Mode Error Messages - Advanced Electronic Applications PK-88 Operating Manual

PK-88 OPERATING MANUAL
PK88 is using default values
This message appears along with the sign-on message above if the bbRAM checksum
verification fails. This causes the PK-88 to load the default parameters from EPROM. This
will happen the first time you apply power to the PK-88 or if the batteries fail. This mes-
sage also appears after the RESET command is given.
cmd:
This is the Command Mode prompt. When this prompt appears, the PK-88 is waiting for
you to issue a command. Anything you type after this prompt, up to and including the
first <CR> is interpreted as a command. If a monitored packet has been displayed, the
prompt may not be visible, even though you are in Command Mode. You can type the re-
display-line character (set by REDISPLA) to retype the prompt.
was
now
Whenever you change one of the PK-88's parameters, if BBSMSGS is set to OFF, both the
previous value and the new value will be displayed. This confirms that the PK-88 inter-
preted your command properly, and reminds you of what you have done.
too many packets outstanding
This message appears in special circumstances in response to a CONVERS or TRANS com-
mand. For example, if you have already typed packet data and filled the outgoing buffer
in the Converse Mode or Transparent Mode and then tried to return to the Command
Mode, this message would appear. You will be allowed to enter one of these modes when
some of the packets have been successfully transmitted.
5.4.2

Command Mode Error Messages

An error message is displayed if you make a mistake typing a command to the PK-88.
?bad
You typed a command correctly, but the remainder of the command line couldn't be inter-
preted.
?callsign
You typed a call sign that does not meet the PK-88's requirements for call signs. A call
sign may be any string of numbers and letters. Punctuation and spaces are not allowed.
The SSID or extension, if given, is a number from 0 to 15, separated from the call by a
hyphen.
?clock not set
You typed the command DAYTIME, but you have not yet set the clock. DAYTIME sets the
clock if it is typed with the daytime parameters, and displays the date and time if is typed
without parameters.
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