Simple Telex Operation - Sailor System 5000 MF/HF User Manual

6.2

Simple telex operation

6.2.1 Keyboard
Keyboard Indicator Lamps
'Standby'
'Tx'
'Called'
Keyboard Function Keys
Select CH (F1):
Call FEC (F2):
Call ARQ (F3):
Edit Mesg (F4):
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Steady light indicates that the terminal is ready.
Flashing light indicates that the printer is off or out-of-paper or the
modem is busy/inhibited. Telex mode must be selected in the
frequency display of the CU.
Steady light indicates that a radiotelex transmission is in progress.
Steady light in ARQ communication indicates tx mode.
Flashing indicates phasing/ rephasing ('Called' lamp flashes as well)
or repetitions.
Steady light indicates that a radiotelex call has been detected and
reception is in progress.
Steady light in ARQ communication indicates rx mode.
Flashing indicates rephasing ('Tx' diode flashes as well).
Sets the frequencies of the transceiver in accordance with the
selection of ITU coast station or ITU intership channel and the entry
of ITU channel number.
Initiates a FEC transmission. Responds to the printer with a choice of
broadcast or selective FEC. Choosing selective FEC requires entry
of call code, before the transmission begins.
Initiates an ARQ call. Responds by printing 'ARQ call code?',
expecting the call code of the station to be called to be typed. Upon
carriage return (¬ Enter), the ARQ transmission begins.
Edits a message to be transmitted later.
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