Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 143)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE ADVANCED OPERATION
R This command lets you read messages addressed to you. When you list the
messages in the mailbox you notice an N flag next to the messages which you have
not read. Once you read those messages the N flag will change to a Y flag. This is
an indicator to both you and the SYSOP that the messages have been read. From
there you can perform a global kill on all of your messages or the SYSOP can kill
them individually.
NOTE: The only way an N flag can get changed to Y flag during a read is that the person
who the message is addressed to needs to read it. The flag will not change for any
other person who reads the message.
R##
Allows you to read the message in slot nn. Where nn is a particular slot number.
This command works the same as the R command, except its for reading the
individual slots.
S call
This allows the remote user, local or remote SYSOP to send a message to the
designated callsign. "CALL" must be a callsign valid under the same format as the
MYCALL, CONNECT or other callsign commands. You can also send messages in
NTS (National Traffic System) format. You will need to refer to the ARRL NET
DIRECTORY for more detailed information on the NTS system.
SP call This allows the remote user, local or remote SYSOP to send a personal message to
the designated callsign. This is a private message and only the person to whom the
message is addressed can read or kill it. The SYSOP can also read the private
messages. When a private message is listed a P flag is shown in the "Message Type"
flag block. The P flag can also be inserted by the originator or the SYSOP through
the Edit command.
T
This command allows the remote user to page the SYSOP. When the T command is
invoked from the remote user the following message appears on the SYSOP's
computer screen and it also is sent back to the remote user's screen:
Paging SYSOP; any key aborts...
The Mailbox will page the SYSOP by ringing the SYSOP's terminal bell 30 times. If the
SYSOP is at his or her terminal, the asterisk character will appear on the screen every time
the terminal bell (CTRL-G) rings. If the SYSOP does not answer the Mailbox will send the
message back to the user saying no answer. Below is an example of a typical screen:
Paging SYSOP; any key aborts...
******************************No answer