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*Setup Menu
`keyword(Comm Port,*Comm Port);
`keyword(Printer Setup,*Printer Setup);
`keyword(Text Editor,*Text Editor);
`keyword(Video Mode,*Video Mode);
`keyword(Radio Port,*Radio Port);
`keyword(Station Information,*Station);
`keyword(Auto CQ,*Auto CQ);
`keyword(Brag Text,*Brag Text);
`keyword(Brag Files,*Brag Files);
`keyword(Scroll Memory,*Scroll Memory);
`keyword(Color Setup,*Color);
`keyword(Scroll Setup,*Scroll Setup);
`keyword(Tile / Cascade / Toggle Windows,*Tile);
`keyword(Pac Win Mode,*Pac Win Mode);
*Comm Port
This selection takes you to the communications setup
menu. Be sure to configure this section properly.
There should be no problems running a baud rate of
9600. This has been tested on both the AEA PK-232 a and
MFJ-1278.
Using the Keyboard, move through the selections
using the arrow keys. To select an item, press
the enter key.
Using the mouse, just point and click.
Be sure to save changes. The can be done now or by using the
'Save Para' selection under the Files menu.
*Printer Setup
The item allows selection of the default printer .
Currently supports LPT1 -> LPT3 . "Be sure to
save changes".
*Text Editor
This selection is used to defined the text editor
. The following rules apply to the text editor.
1. The editor must be an .EXE type of
file. .COM files can overwrite
parts of memory that are used by XPCOM.
2. The text editor must be able to accept a
command line argument.
Example :
c:\> editor filename.ext
where
editor - the name of the text editor
filename.ext - the name of the file to be edited.
3. The text editor should be able to use
"virtual memory " (use the disk as memory).
When specifying the editor , be sure to use the full
path name . Example :
c:\myeditor\myeditor.exe
*Video Mode
The video mode selection provides the user with three different
video options. The first is the standard 80 by 25 display.
The second option is for use on EGA and VGA type displays.
This allows for 43 rows on a EGA display or 50 rows on a
VGA display.
The third option is for VGA users only. This is a custom
mode which is defined by the video board that you are using.
This will allow the user to have up to a display of up to 132
columns by 60 rows. The settings for Text Mode, Columns and Rows
must be determined from the documention supplied by the video
board manufacturer.
NOTE - XPCOM Does Not Support Display setings of
less than 40 columns.
*Radio Port 1 / Radio Port 2 ( MFJ 1278 Only)
This is a command that is specific to the MFJ 1278.
This allows the user change radios quickly. Point
and Click. This option does not appear in the menu if the
PK232 has been selected as the TNC type.
*Station Information
This contains the default station CALL SIGN and SELCAL
for AMTOR operation. This values are loaded at the
time the software is initialized and when the selection is
chosen. Be sure to change these otherwise you're now KF7XP
and KFXP.
Timezone
Enter your local timezone in this field. Example, if
you live in California you would use PST.
Time Diff from GMT
This field in used to indicate the amount of time
difference between your QTH and GMT. For MST, this
value would be 7 hours. West of GMT is "positive".
Save using the Save Para function under the main menu.
*Auto CQ Parameters
`keyword(CQ Repetitions,*CQ Repetitions);
`keyword(CQ Delay,*CQ Delay);
`keyword(CQ Lines,*CQ Lines);
`keyword(CQ Callsign,*CQ Callsign);
`keyword(CQ Text,*CQ Text);
The Auto CQ parameters box determines how the Auto CQ will
be sent out over the air.
An Auto CQ may be sent by pressing the F5 key.
*CQ Repetitions X
This parameters set the number of times an Auto CQ will
be sent out. Each CQ will be followed by a delay. After
the X number of CQ's have been sent the Auto CQ will be
terminated.
*CQ Delay in Seconds
This determines that amount of delay between CQ's. For the
PK-232 (host) this clock will start "after" the CQ has ended. For
the MFJ-1278 the clock will start as soon as the CQ is sent.
Due to this, the user will have to fine tune the delay time
with respect to operating mode and Auto CQ parameters.
*CQ Lines
This determines the number of CQ lines that are sent. A CQ lines
setting of 3 would net.
CQ CQ CQ DE Your Call
CQ CQ CQ DE Your Call
CQ CQ CQ DE Your Call
*CQ Callsign
This determines the number of times your callsign will be appended
after the DE symbol. Example CQ Lines set to 3, Callsign set to 3.
CQ CQ CQ DE Your Call Your Call Your Call
CQ CQ CQ DE Your Call Your Call Your Call
CQ CQ CQ DE Your Call Your Call Your Call
*CQ Text
This parameter defines the text that will be sent before the DE
symbol. Example for standard CQ.
CQ CQ CQ
Example for Sweepstakes contest
CQ SS CQ SS CQ SS
The DE symbol is not required as XPCOM automatically appends it to
the out going text.
*Brag Text
This selection will pull up a dialog box of 10 individual 50
character statements. This may be invoked in any mode, by
selecting the appropriate 'ALT - (num.)' key. Handy
for often used statements such as QTH , RIG etc. Also
could be used for Contest exchanges.
*Brag Files ( CRTL F1 -> F10 )
`keyword(Using Brag Files,*Using Brag Files);
This selection will pull up a dialog box. The dialog box has
ten "BLANK " entries prefixed by a CRTL - Function Key.
These may be picked with a mouse , or moving using
the cursor keys to highlight the selection and
pressing the return key.
After selecting a CTRL key the user will be moved to
the file selection dialog box. Pick the file that you
wish to place as a CTRL -(num.) selection. By
completing the file selection, this file will be listed in
the Brag File dialog box. If you wish to save this for later
use be sure to use the Save Para function under the Files
heading of the Main Menu.
*Using Brag Files
To use your brag files during a contact,
1. Be sure that you are in the Transmit Position,
2. Hold the CTRL key down while pressing Function key 1 -> 10.
At this point your "Brag File" will be sent to the TNC.
The outgoing text will be echoed in the Transmit Window.
*Scroll Memory ( AEA host mode only )
The scroll memory selection defines the amount
of scroll memory that will be set aside for each packet
stream. This is user defined and may be a value of 1 (1024)
to 32 (32768). Once the scroll memory has been filled, it
will be written over starting from the oldest to the newest.
BEWARE - Each packet connect requires approximately 11k of
computer memory. Be sure to limit the amount of scroll
memory if multiple connections are to made. Example, a
normal laptop with 512k of memory should support of to 4
connects using a full 32k scroll back capability.
*Color Setup
`keyword(Laptop Suggestions,*Laptop);
`keyword(Startup Options,*Startup);
This menu option allow the user to have complete control
over the color rendition on the CRT. To change a
color either cursor to the object, or click on the object.
You will then be prompted for the BACKGROUND COLOR.
After clicking the LEFT mouse button or pressing
ENTER, you will be prompted for the objects TEXT
color. Just click or hit return as above.
*Laptop Setup Suggestions
If you are using a laptop that does not support TRUE shades
of gray, it may be difficult to read the screen. It is
advised that the following setup be used for the screen colors.
These can be started automatically on program start,
see `keyword(Startup Options,*Startup);
NOTE - If you have a Laptop that displays TRUE shades of gray
try either the monochrome or color startup options.
Window or Item Background Text Description
Color Color
Receive Black Blue
Transmit Black Blue
Status Blue Black
Pop-ups Black Blue
Menu Bar Blue Black
Selected Blue Black
First Blue Black
Char Blue Black
Entry Black Blue
Buttons Black Blue
Sliders Black Blue
Line The line style
Style determines the
type of line that
will be displayed
as the border for
all windows.
Nornally the
SOLID line type
gives the best
window contrast.
Help Black Blue
Text Black Blue
Help Black Blue
Keyword Black Blue
First Keyword Black Blue
Char Black Blue
Help Black Blue
Hilite Blue Black
Box Black Blue
Color
NOTE It is necessary to exit the Color selector
screen in order for the changes to be
displayed within the Color selector. Entries
are modified only upon redrawing a window to
the screen.
*Startup Options
The startup options allow the user to get a quick start
on the screen colors. The following options are available.
/vl - Laptop Mode.
/vm - Monochrome Mode.
/vc - Color Mode.
To use these options, start XPCOM as shown.
xpcom /vl - set laptop mode.
xpcom /vm - set monochrome mode.
xpcom /vc - set color mode.
*Scroll Setup
The scroll setup option is used to select the screen colors
for the XP window feature. This is only available in
AEA Host mode. This entry establishes both the color
for the Stream's receive window color and transmit window.
To select a color setup move the cursor to the desired
stream and press the enter key, alternately double click on
the stream with the mouse.
Refer to the section on `keyword(Color Setup,*Color); for use on the
Color Selector.
*Tile / Cascade / Toggle Windows
Refer to section on `keyword(XP Windows,*XP Windows); located in Packet Operation.
*Pac Win Mode
`keyword(Automatic Remove on Disconnect,*Automatic Remove);
`keyword(Manual Remove on Disconnect,*Manual Remove);
The Pac Win Mode selection allows how XPCOM handles the
removal of PACKET windows from the screen after a DISCONNECT
has been received. This is valid only for AEA PK-232 Host
mode.
*Automatic Remove on Disconnect
When the user has selected this option the packet window
will be automatically removed upon a DISCONNECT. All buffer
data will be lost.
*Manual Remove on Disconnect
This allows the user to manual remove the window after
a disconnect has been received. This is useful if the
user wishes to safe the data that is contained within
the windows scroll back buffer.
To remove the Window after a disconnect press the F9 key.
F9 is not active if the channel is still connected, this
prevents the user from inadvertantly removing a Packet window.
