Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B Benutzerhandbuch

This chapter will guide you through the basic operation on all the modes that the MFJ-1278B 
is capable of performing.  It contains the basic information required to operate PACKET, 
PACTOR, RTTY, ASCII, CW, AMTOR, NAVTEX, FAX, SSTV and CW Memory Keyer. 
 
Note:  In this section you will see this symbolism,  <ENTER>.  This means to press the 

Carriage Return or Enter key on your keyboard. 

1. 

Make sure that your computer is connected to the RS-232C port or the TTL port on the 
MFJ-1278B according to Chapter 2. 

 
2. 

Make sure that your radios are connected to the MFJ-1278B according to Chapter 3. 

 
3. 

Turn on your computer.  Load and run the terminal program. 

 
4. 

Turn on the MFJ-1278B.  The MFJ-1278B will sign on with "cmd:" prompt sign.  If the 
MFJ-1278B fails to sign-on, press the return key on your computer a few times in 
succession, the MFJ-1278B will sign-on as as follow: 

Note: The "|A" may display as a vertical-bar and any capital  letter from "A" through "J". 
 
The first five lines are the sign-on message, which you will normally see only when you 
power up the MFJ-1278B.  The Command Mode prompt, cmd: will appear when the MFJ-
1278B is in Command Mode.  The cmd: prompt indicates that he MFJ-1278B is now ready 
to accept your instructions.  Upon sign-on the MFJ-1278B is in the VHF packet mode.  
Before the MFJ-1278B can be fully operational, some of the basic parameters must be set. 

Basic Commands 

With the MFJ-1278B signed-on and in the VHF packet mode, you are ready to start setting 
up the basic commands you will use.  The commands in the MFJ-1278B are set to their 
defaults.  Some of these defaults may be sufficient for the way you wish the MFJ-1278B to