Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 230)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE OPERATIONAL COMMANDS
KILONFWD ON/OFF Mode: Mailbox Default: OFF
Parameters:
ON
Messages forwarded out of Mailbox will be killed after a forwarding process is
complete.
OFF
Default; Messages forwarded out of the Mailbox are not killed after a forwarding
process is completed.
The setting of KILONFWD determines whether or not the TNC deletes a message after it
has been forwarded. If your Mailbox RAM space is critical then you might want to set this
command ON. Setting this command to ON, could cause problems, because once a message
is killed it cannot be recovered.
KISS ON/OFF
Mode: Packet Default: OFF
The KISS interface is installed in firmware of the MFJ-1278B. KISS enables the MFJ-
1278B to act as a modem for a host computer. Turning KISS on allows the MFJ-1278B to
run programs such as TCP/IP and other programs which use the Serial Link Interface
Protocol (SLIP).
Before enabling KISS, make sure radio baud rate and terminal baud rate are set to the desired
values. The terminal's baud rate that's determined at sign on is the same that will be used for
KISS.
Once the operating parameters have been selected, set KISS ON and then issue a RESTART
command. The CON and STA LEDs will blink on and off three times to indicate that the
MFJ-1278B has entered the KISS mode. Now you may call up a TCP/IP, or another host
program that can use KISS or "SLIP".
If you are using the KA7Q TCP/IP program and wish to switch to the AX.25 mode of
operation, you can issue the command: param ax0 255, then press "RETURN". This
command must be issued under TCP/IP "net>" prompt and in lower case letters.
Once the MFJ-1278B receives the "param ax0 255" command, it turns KISS off and will
revert back to ordinary AX.25 mode of operation. When the MFJ-1278B is powered on
again, it will sign on to the AX.25 operation mode.
If KISS is turned on and you have problem revert the MFJ- 1278B back to normal AX.25
operation with the above procedure, you can also turn KISS off by removing JMP5 on the
mother board. Reinstall JMP5 after a few minutes. The param ax0 253 command must be