Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B User Manual

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MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE ADVANCED OPERATION

Setting Up your Easy-Mail Mailbox

The MFJ Easy-Mail Mailbox can now be operated independently from the standard packet
operation. There are certain commands which need to be set. These will be explained later in
this instruction.

NOTE: Whenever is found in this instruction this means to press the RETURN key,

not to type .

Under the cmd: prompt, type:

MYMCALL n

where n is the callsign you wish to use for your mailbox station identification. The MFJ-
1278B will respond with the previous setting of the MYMcall command, followed by the
cmd: prompt on the next line.

2.

From the cmd: prompt please type:

USERS 1

The MFJ-1278B will respond with the previous setting of the USERS command., followed
by the cmd: prompt on the next line.

3.

If you want your messages time and date stamped, then set DAYTIME with the current
information. Please refer to Chapter 6 Page 43 in your MFJ-1278B operations manual,
as to how to set the DAYTIME parameter.

Note:

An optional TNC real-time clock (MFJ-43) for the MFJ-1278B is available from MFJ

Enterprises. With this real-time clock module installed in your MFJ-1278B, the
clock will continue to keep time even with the MFJ-1278B turned off. You will not
have to set your MFJ-1278B's "DAYTIME" every time your MFJ-1278B is
powered up.

To access the mailbox type the following from the cmd: prompt:

MAILBOX ON

Now your MFJ-1278B is ready for simultaneous Mailbox/Packet operations. You as the
SYSOP can access your Mailbox by typing:

SYSOP