*Packet Operation


										`keyword(Initiating a Connect,*Initiating a Connect);

										`keyword(XP Windows,*XP Windows);

                    `keyword(Special Keys,[xpkeys.hlp]*Packet Keys);











		*Initiating a Connect

					There are two method available with XPCOM to start
					a packet connection.  The first is more traditional
					in nature.

					Steps

					a.   Press the ALT C key sequence.
					b.   Enter the call sign of the Station that you
							 wish to connect to.
					c.   Press the enter key
					d.   At this point the TNC will start the
							 Connect Request
					e.   If  you wish to disconnect the link press the
							 ALT D.


					The second method is to use the Mheard list
					to find out which stations have  been "heard" by
					the TNC.

					Steps

					a.   Press the F6 function key.  At this point a
							 window will displayed with the last 18
							 stations that were decoded.

					b.   You may connect to one of these stations by
							 using cursor keys to select the desired
							 station and pressing the return.  If you are
							 using a mouse place the mouse cursor on the
							 desired station and press the left mouse
							 button.   A connect attempt will be made.

					c.   If you do not wish to connect with one of the
							 station simply press the 'ESC' key or press
							 the mouse button off of the Mheard window.























*XP Windows (AEA Host Only)



			`keyword(Moving and Sizing XP Windows,*Moving and Sizing XP Windows);
			`keyword(Tiling Windows,*Tiling Windows);
			`keyword(Cascading Windows,*Cascading Windows);
			`keyword(Toggling Window Size,*Toggling Window Size);
			`keyword(Capturing Files,*Capturing File);






















*Capturing Files

					After the connect has been established a window
					will appear on the screen.  In the upper left
					corner will be the CALL SIGN of the station
					connected to as well a File Status. The file
					status is used to tell the user whether or not he
					has a capture file opened on that channel.  The
					user may use the ALT R keystroke sequence to
					begin/end a capture file.

					To initiate another connect use the ALT C command
					of use the Mheard list.  The program will look for
					the next available channel and start the connect
					process.   A message will be displayed at the
					bottom of the screen that a "Connect Attempt" is
					in process.



























*Moving and Sizing XP Windows

		 The windows used in XPCOM for AEA Host mode may be
		 moved and sized freely by the user.

		 Using a mouse

				To Move a window with a mouse :

					a.   Place the mouse on the BORDER of the window.

					b.   Press and hold the LEFT button on the MOUSE.

					c.   Move window to desired location.

				To Size a window using the Mouse:

					a.   Place the cursor in the LOWER RIGHT corner
							 of the window.

					b.   PRESS and HOLD the Left Mouse button.

					c.   Size window as desired and release the Mouse Button.

				To Toggle (ALT F3) the window size :

					a.   Place the mouse cursor on the UPPER RIGHT
							 hand corner of the window and press the
							 Left mouse button.


		 Using the Keyboard

				To move a window using the keyboard.

					a.   Press the F4.

					b.   Use the UP, DOWN, LIGHT and RIGHT arrow keys
							 to move the window on the screen.  The Page
							 up, Page down, Home and End keys may also be
							 used.  These keys allow for a larger movement
							 ( 5 rows / columns per keystroke ).

					c.   Press the 'ESC' key when done.

				To size a window using the keyboard.

					a.   Press the F4.

					b.   Hold the Shift key down.  Some laptops
							 require pressing the NUM lock key to enter a
							 shifted keyboard mode.

					c.   Use the UP, DOWN, LIGHT and RIGHT arrow keys
							 to size the window on the screen.  The Page
							 Up, Page Down, Home and End Keys may be used
							 to make a larger change in the size ( 5 lines)

					d.   Press the 'ESC' key when done.  This will
							 return you to normal operating mode.






















*Toggling Window Size

					Press the ALT F3 Sequence.

					This will toggle the window size between the
					last two size changes.




















	*Tiling Windows (ALT F1)

		 It is possible to display all available windows on the
		 screen simultaneously.  To tile the windows press ALT
		 F1 or use the menu option Tile Windows in the
		 Setup menu.  This will redraw all windows on the
		 screen, with each window having the same phyical size.
		 The user may use the Toggle Window command to maximize
		 the current receive channels window.




















	*Cascading Windows (ALT F1)

		 Cascading windows allows the user to stack windows on
		 the screen,  giving a partial view of all background
		 activity.  This option places the current "ACTIVE WINDOW"
		 at the top of the stack.  To change the top window,  either
		 click the mouse on the top border of the window or use the
		 or PAGE DOWN keys.











*Packet Menu


					 `keyword(HF Packet,*HF);
					 `keyword(VHF Packet,*VHF);
					 `keyword(Mheard List,*Mheard List);
					 `keyword(Mheard Clear,*Mheard Clear);
					 `keyword(Monitor View,*Monitor View);
















*HF, *VHF Modes

		Currently the software is implemented for 300 and 1200 baud
		operation for the PK232, and 300, 1200 and 2400 Baud
		operation for the MFJ 1278.

		To initiate a connect press the ALT-C key. This will pull up
		a connect to dialog box. This box allows up to 20
		characters. This is done to allow for routing etc. To start
		the connect press the return key.

	 If you wish to issue a disconnect press the ALT-D key
	 sequence.
























*Mheard List         ( F6 )



		This will pull up the Mheard buffer from the TNC. If you
		wish to 'connect' to a particular station, highlight the
		selection and press the mouse button or return key.

		In the AEA Host mode the first available open stream will be
		choosen for the connect.  This allows the user to use the
		Mheard function to initiate Multi-Connects.

























*Mheard Clear   ( ALT F6 )

	 This will clear the Mheard buffer in the TNC. This may also
	 be accomplished by pressing the ALT-F6 key.



















*Monitor View   ( ALT M )

	 This option allow the user to Monitor the channel activity
	 during connects to other stations.  The channel traffic will
	 be displayed in the back (receive window).  To toggle
	 between monitor on / off press the ALT M keystroke sequence.

