Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 150)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE ADVANCED OPERATION
The Mailbox has the capability to be remotely controlled. A callsign can be specified by the
SYSOP for this purpose. This would be useful in the case where the SYSOP is out in the
field. It would allow him to control the mailbox, and do most of the local SYSOP's duties,
such as killing messages, reading, editing message headers for forwarding purposes.
Mailbox CText:
This is a message dedicated to the Mailbox, but is used when a connect is made to the
MYMcall callsign. It is limited to 120 characters in length. If MCText is empty, then no
message will be sent.
Idle Timeout:
The Mailbox incorporates an idle timeout function. This is to ensure that the mailbox is still
accessible in the event of a remote user drop out during a connection or walks away from the
TNC for too long. The Mailbox will automatically do a disconnect from the link after the
time which the SYSOP specifies.
Abort:
This command gives the SYSOP control over the mailbox by allowing him to force a
disconnect on the mailbox link. It may also be used to avoid any QRM, to abort a forward-in-
progress. You can also use it to terminate mailbox usage by an unwelcome user.
The new Mailbox system is fully compatible with NTS packet messages also. It allows you
to format NTS type messages, and send them to another destination.
The MFJ-1278B also incorporates a new "bytes free" counter. It is updated as the mailbox
fills or empties. It keeps up with the available RAM in multiple memory banks.
Mail waiting is indicated by the flashing of the STA/MAIL LED on the front panel of the
MFJ-1278B. The STA/MAIL LED of the MFJ-1278B serves two functions. It lights when
unacknowledged packets are pending during a packet connection. If the MAILBOX is ON
and you have mail waiting, the STA/MAIL LED will flash on and off if the MFJ-1278B is
not connected to another packet station.
The "mail-waiting" LED function can be disabled by using the MAILLED command.
MAILLED is defaulted to ON. When MAILLED is OFF or when MFJ-1278B is in a
connected state, STA/MAIL LED will not flash.
Mailbox Messages
You have mail!
Upon access to the mailbox, this message will appear if there are messages addressed to you.