Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 215)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE OPERATIONAL COMMANDS
DIGIPEAT ON/OFF Mode: Packet Default: ON
Parameters:
ON
The MFJ-1278B will digipeat packets if requested.
OFF
The MFJ-1278B will not digipeat packets.
When this parameter is ON, any packet received that has your TNC's callsign (including
SSID) in the digipeat list of its address field will be retransmitted. Each station included in
the digipeat list relays the packet in its turn, marking the packet so that it will not accidentally
relay it twice, unless so requested, and so that the stations will relay the packet in the correct
order. Digipeating takes place concurrently with other MFJ-1278B operations and does not
interfere with normal operation of a packet station.
In the spirit of cooperation typical of Amateur operation, you will probably want to set
DIGIPEAT ON most of the time. However, you might want to disable digipeating if you're
not home, or if your transmit relay makes enough noise to wake you up at night.
The command HID enables automatic transmission of identification packets if your station is
acting as a digipeater.
DISCONNE
Mode: Packet Immediate Command
DISCONNE is an immediate command. It will initiate a disconnect request with the
currently connected station. A successful disconnect results in the display of:
*** DISCONNECTED
Other commands may be entered while the disconnect is taking place, although connects are
disallowed until the disconnect is completed. If the retry count is exceeded while waiting for
the other side to acknowledge, the MFJ-1278B moves to the disconnected state. If a
disconnect command is entered while the MFJ-1278B is disconnecting, the retry count is
immediately set to the maximum number. In either case, the disconnect message is
*** retry count exceeded
*** DISCONNECTED
Disconnect messages are not displayed when the MFJ-1278B is in Transparent Mode.