Epson Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B - Manual (Page 45)

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE BASIC OPERATION
Loading the Memory Buffers
The ten memory buffers are empty when the MFJ-1278B is first initialized. To load the
memory buffers the user can invoke the BUF command.
To load the memory buffers, please note the example below for loading buffer 1. The MFJ-
1278B must be in COMMAND mode:
BUF1 The QTH here is Starkville, Mississippi. <ENTER>
Where 1 is the memory buffer number, that can range from 0 thru 9. "The QTH here is
Starkville, Mississippi," is the buffer message. Messages of up to 120 characters, including
puncuations are permitted.
Note : Notice that there is NO space between "BUF" and "1" but remember to put a space
between the buffer number and the buffer message.
Transmitting the Memory Buffers
The Memory Buffers can be transmitted by using the BUFKEY command. If BUFKEY is
left at the default value of "9," then the user can transmit any buffer (0-9) by pressing the
"TAB" key followed with a buffer number (0 thru 9). The MFJ-1278B will return to the
receive mode when finished transmitting the buffer. Users do not have to type "CTRL-R" to
go back to receive. The BUFKEY command is functional only in the CW/MCW modes.
The BUFKEY command is not valid in the RTTY or ASCII modes. In the RTTY and ASCII
modes you will press a "CTRL-T" and a buffer number to initiate a buffer transmit and you
will press a "CTRL-R" to revert the MFJ-1278B to the receive mode.
If you are using the MFJ-1278B with MFJCOM, IBM terminal program, you must change the
BUFKEY value of "TAB" (9) key to "\" ($5C) key.
Buffer Serial Numbering
If the memory buffer text includes a # sign, the MFJ-1278B will replace the # with a number.
This is performed each time the user sends the buffer. The number is the current value of the
serial number counter, SERIALNO. Once used, this serial number counter value is
incremented by one up to a maximum of 65535, where the counter rolls over to zero.
If for any reason the serial number must be changed, you may return to the CMD: command
prompt and enter the new serial number by typing:
SERIALNO ##### <ENTER>
Where ##### is the desired serial number from 0 to 65535.