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USER'S GUIDE
HELP
Mode: Command
While in Command Mode, type the command
Your monitor displays the following brief list:
help
cmd:
AMTOR
ARQ
ALIST
FEC
AChG
XMIT
cmd:
You can exit from your present operating mode and enter Command Mode at any time to list the
HELP text. This won't affect AMTOR or Packet operation.
HID ON|OFF
Mode: Packet
Parameters:
ON -
OFF - Your PK-232 does not send HDLC identification.
HID
The
command activates or disables your PK-232's automatic periodic transmission of identifi-
cation packets when operating as a digipeater. This identification consists of an unsequenced I-
frame with your station identification (MYCALL) and MYALIAS in the data field.
Set
HID
ON to force your PK-232 to send an ID packet every 9.5 minutes when it's being used
as a digipeater.
HID
Set
OFF to stop your PK-232 from sending any ID packets.
The HID identification packet is addressed to the "CQ" address set by the
Your station identification is the call sign you've set with the
er" appended.
NOTE:
You cannot change the 9.5-minute automatic interval timing.
HOST ON|OFF
Mode: Packet
Parameters:
ON -
OFF - The PK-232 operates as a normal TNC.
HOST
The
command permits the PK-232 to operate in the Host Mode, a "computer-friendly" com-
munication mode, over the RS-232 link between the PK-232 and a host computer.
In the Host Mode, the PK-232 sends data to the computer only when the computer requests data.
The data are prefaced with a special header that identifies the type of information being sent.
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Mnemonic: H
PACKET
CONNECT
DISCONNE
CONVERSE
TRANS
RCVE
Mnemonic: HI
Your PK-232 sends HDLC identification as a digipeater.
Mnemonic: HOST
The PK-232 operates with a host computer or other special application
program.
Immediate Command
H
to read the abbreviated on-line HELP file.
ASCII
BAUDOT
MOrse
DISPLAY
CALIBRAT
Default: OFF
MYCALL
Default: OFF
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COMMAND SUMMARY
UNPROTO
command.
command, with "digipeat-
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