Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 141)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE ADVANCED OPERATION
Flag: The message Flag is now very important. All of flags can be set via the S
(send) or E (edit) commands. This flag will either be an N or a Y. This will appear
in the flag block closest to To: block in the message header. There are different
types of flags are as follows:
N**Messages with this flag set are all able to forwarded, providing all other
criteria is met for a message to be forwardable). Only messages with the N flag
set, trigger the "You have new mail!" message.
T**The T flag indicates that the message is an NTS message.
Y**Messages with the Y flag set are eligible to be killed by the "K" global kill
command.
F**This flag is set when a message is forwarded. Messages which are eligible to
forwarded are:
1. Messages where the N flag is set.
2. Messages that have no @ addresses that are different from MYMcall.
P**Messages with this flag set are private to the sender, recipient, and the
SYSOP. Only the person to which the message is addressed to can read or kill it.
The local or remote SYSOP can read or kill any message in the system.
Here is an example of a Mailbox message with a Type flag and a message flag inserted:
Slot:1 PN To:KB5JNZ From:KF5C BBS Bulletin
The P is in the Type flag block, which indicates that the message is a Private message. The N
is in the Message flag block, that tells you that the message has not been read by the callsign
KB5JNZ. When KB5JNZ reads the message the N flag will become a Y flag.
H(elp) This command displays the Mailbox command list. A brief description of the
commands available to user is given.
J
This command replies with the TNC's MHeard list. The eleven most recently heard
callsigns will be displayed. The "J" command only applies to remote users.
K
Allows you to kill messages which are addressed to you. This works in conjunction
with the Y flag. In order to perform a Global Kill, first of all of the messages to be
killed during this must have the Y flag set in the header. Secondly, all messages to
be killed must have the same callsign as MYMcall.