Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 225)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE OPERATIONAL COMMANDS
FLOW ON/OFF Mode: Packet Default: ON
Parameters:
ON
Type-in flow control is active.
OFF
Type-in flow control is disabled.
When type-in flow control is enabled, any character entered from the terminal will halt output
to the terminal until: (1) a packet is forced (in Converse Mode); (2) a line is completed (in
Command Mode); (3) the packet length is exceeded; or (3) the terminal output buffer fills up.
Canceling the current command or packet or typing the redisplay-line character will also
cause output to resume. Type-in flow control is not used in Transparent Mode.
Setting FLOW ON will keep received data from interfering with data entry. If you (and the
person you are talking to) wait for a packet from the other end before starting to respond, you
can set FLOW OFF. Some Bulletin Board programs may work best with FLOW OFF. Some
computers with "software UARTs" may be unable to send and receive data at the same time;
users of such computers should set FLOW ON.
FLow ON/OFF
Mode: Pactor Default ON
This operates basically the same as the MFJ-1278B packet command, but operates only in
p_cmd: mode. This limitation is due to the rapidly changing transmit <> receive status of a
Pactor link. Applying FLOW to data would improperly hold off the important changeover
signal and is therefore disallowed.
FORWARD
Mode: Packet Immediate Command
(dest bbs,[optional via])
FOrward is an immediate command. Messages can be forwarded manually, by command, or
automatically. They can also be forwarded hourly or by your local full-service mailbox
reverse forward request. When invoked the mailbox initiates a connect to the callsign of the
destination BBS. When a connect is established the mailbox will proceed to send your
messages. Messages that qualify for forwarding must meet two conditions, they are:
1. 1.Have flags of 'N'ot read.
2. 2.Must have a callsign in the @ addresses that are different from MYMCALL.
After forwarding, each message flag is set to 'F' to prevent further forwards. When all