Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 144)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE ADVANCED OPERATION
Mailbox Operation
This section will depict the use of the Easy Mail™ mailbox from a remote users point of
view. We will discuss the different prompts and messages given by Easy Mail™ and what
they mean. So without any further delay, lets get started.
1.
The remote user must first establish a connection to your Mailbox station.
2.
If your Mailbox is ON, then it will answer the remote user back with the Mailbox
prompt:
Mailbox Ready
nn free {n} Mailbox (B, E, H(elp), J, K, L, M, R, S, T)>
NOTE: The nn free indicates the amount of RAM space available for messages in the
Mailbox to which the remote user is connected to. The nn will be no higher than
65K, if a 512K or a 128K Mailbox is in operation. If the Mailbox is 32K then nn
will be 32K.
NOTE: The{n} indicates the memory bank being used for the Mailbox. Please refer to the
explanation of the M command for the Mailbox, in this section.
Now at this point all of the Mailbox are available to you. The remote user may then type M
to switch the memory bank of the Mailbox, K to kill a message, L to list all messages, R to
read the messages, S to send a message, B to logout and disconnect from the Mailbox or H
for the HELP menu.
3.
To send a message the S or the SP commands must be used. It must be used in
conjunction with a callsign as in the examples below:
S KB5JNZ <CR>, this will send an ordinary message to the callsign KB5JNZ.
or
SP KB5JNZ <CR>, this will send a private message to the callsign KB5JNZ.
The Mailbox will respond with:
Title:
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The remote user will enter the message subject or title at cursor prompt, then press the