Command Reference for TNC200/TNC220/TINY-2  (TNC2.HLP Ver1.6)
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* This file was created for use with the paKet (c)1989 program only.
*
* The above two lines must remain in this file as is. They are used
* by the program for the headings on the display window.
* The first describes the type of TNC this file is set up for and
* is displayed on the bottom of the TNC help window.
* The second is the headings for the TNC help window and this line
* should line up with the "header" data in this file.
*
* Each help item starts with its "header" which is identified by
* the "@" in the first column. This is then followed by a variable
* number of lines of detailed help for that item. The maximum number
* of lines is determined by the size of the help window - this detailed
* information does not scroll in the help window, and any lines that
* do not fit will be ignored.
*
* Any line in this file beginning with an "*" is treated as a comment
* and is ignored by the paKet program.
*
*UPPERCASE CHARACTERS are minimum that will be correctly parsed by the TNC.
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@3rdparty     ON|OFF    ON      Allow/Disallow messages to other than PMS.
Parameters:
     ON  - Allow messages to be left for other callsigns.
     OFF - Allow messages for PMS call only.

A limited form of bulletin board system implemented in release 1.1.6+
(25/10/88), not permitted in some countries. It is used in conjunction
with the PMS (Personal Message System), which must be ON for this to
be implemented.
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@8bitconv     ON|OFF    OFF     Pass or strip high bit in CONVerse mode.
Parameters:
     ON  - High order bit is not stripped in Converse Mode.
     OFF - High order bit is stripped in Converse Mode.

This enables transmission of 8 bit data while in Converse mode.
If 8BITCONV is OFF, the high order bit (bit 7) of the characters from
paKet to the TNC, is removed before the characters are transmitted in
a packet. ASCII characters only require 7 bits (0-6) and the final
bit is sometimes used as a parity bit. Setting bit 7 in text
characters transmitted sometimes causes problems at the receiving
end. Bit 7 is always removed in COMMAND mode.

If you want to transmit 8 bit data, but don't want all the features of
transparent mode, you should set 8BITCONV ON and AWLEN 8.
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@AMonth       ON|OFF    OFF     Display Alphabetic or Numeric date.
Parameters:
     ON  - Display alphanumeric month in date ie. 29-Nov-89.
     OFF - Display numeric month in date      ie. 29/11/89.

The above display will only be valid if DAYUSA is OFF.
If DAYUSA is ON and AMONTH is OFF then the numeric display will be
in the format 11/29/89.
If DAYUSA is ON and AMONTH is ON the display will be Nov-29-89.

This function implemented in release 1.1.6+ (25/10/88).
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@AUtolf       ON|OFF    ON      Send Linefeed to paKet after each CR.
Parameters:
     ON  - A linefeed is sent to paKet after each carriage return.
     OFF - A linefeed is not sent after each carriage return.

This controls the display of carriage return characters received in
packets as well as echoing those that are typed in.

This command only affects what is displayed, not the data sent in
packets.

If needed, add <LF> characters to outgoing packets with the command LFADD.
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@AWlen n      7|8       7       Number of data bits per word.
Parameters:
      'n' - 7 or 8 specifies the number of data bits per word.

This value defines the word length used by the serial I/O port.

AWLEN 8 and PARITY 0 is the required setting for paKet.

To send and receive, retaining all 8 data bits, you should use Transparent
mode (which uses all 8 data bits) or set AWLEN 8. This is for the
transmission of executable or special binary files.
Alternatively, you can use CONVERSE mode and set AWLEN 8 and 8BITCONV ON
and handle the CONVERSE mode special characters with the PASS prefix.

paKet provides the Binary Transfer protocols which automatically switche
into Transparent mode for the file transfer, so if you use the Binary Send
or Receive options, you would not normally need to concern yourself with
this command.
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@Ax25l2v2     ON|OFF    ON      Select level 1 or 2 of AX25 protocol.
Parameters:
     ON  - Select level 2 version 2.0 of AX25 protocol.
     OFF - Select level 2 version 1.0 of AX25 protocol.

Version 1.0 was only implemented to allow correct digipeating from early
TNC1's of version 2.0 AX25 packets.

You would normally set AX25L2V2 ON, which is the default setting.
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@AXDelay      0-180     0       Extra keyup delay (n*0.1 sec).
Parameters:
     n = 0 to 180, the voice repeater keyup delay in 100ms increments.

This value specifies the time a TNC is to wait, in addition to the
normal TXDELAY, after keying the transmitter before data is sent.
Use of voice repeaters for Packet transmissions is neither desirable
nor necessary when suitable Digipeaters are available.

This command acts in conjunction with AXHANG.

The TNC has this command implemented with 10ms increments.
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@AXHang       0-20      0       Voice Rptr hang time (n*0.1 sec).
Parameters:
     n - 0 to 20 specifies the voice repeater hang time in 100ms
         increments.


This allows for more efficient channel usage if the repeater has a longer
hang or tail than 100ms.

If the packet controller has heard a packet sent within the hang period,
it will not add the extra delay of AXDELAY to the keyup time.

Use of voice repeaters for Packet transmissions is neither desirable
nor necessary when suitable Digipeaters are available.
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@BAud         none              Check/Set baud rates (TNC220 only).

Check and/or set Baud rate for terminal and radio. Used only in
TNC220 and other TNC's which have the facility for software setting
of the baud rates.
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@BBsmsgs      ON|OFF    OFF     Sets message format
Parameters:
    ON  - Omits "Connect Request: xxxx" and puts other messages on new line.
    OFF - Normal operation.

Primarily useful for host mode operation of W0RLI type BBS's that
require link status messages to begin in the first output column.

The omission of the connect request message is to prevent corruption of
messages when BBS is forwarding.
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@Beacon E/A   0-250     E0      Send beacon EVERY/AFTER (n*10 sec).
Parameters:
    EVERY n - Sends beacon text every "n*10" seconds.
    AFTER n - Sends beacon text once after "n*10" seconds after last packet.

          'n'- 0 to 250. If n=0, Beacons are disabled.

BTEXT beacons are sent addressed to "BEACON" via the addresses and path
specified in "UNPROTO" command. If BTEXT is blank no beacons are sent.

The AFTER command can be used to send messages or announcements only when
packet stations are on the air and active.
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@BKondel      ON|OFF    ON      Select backspace erase or (\) for Delete.
Parameters:
      ON  - <BACKSPACE><SPACE><BACKSPACE> is echoed when a character
            is deleted.
      OFF - <BACKSLASH>("\") is echoed when a character is deleted.

This command would usually be set ON when running paKet.

If you use the TNC with a paper output display, or with a terminal
that does not respond to the <BACKSPACE> character (<Ctrl-H>), you
should set BKONDEL OFF. It works in both command and converse modes.
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@Btext        text      blank   Text  sent as a beacon (0-120 char).
Parameters:
     text - Any normal text message of up to 120 characters and spaces.

BTEXT defines the text sent by the BEACON and is addressed to UNPROTO.

Multiple line messages can be sent by including the <PASS> character and
<CR> character in the text at the end of each line. More than 120
characters causes an error message and the command will be ignored.


See also the BEACON command.
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@BUdlist      ON|OFF    OFF     Treat LCALLS as only stations to monitor.
Parameters:
     ON  - Ignore frames from stations not in the LCALLS list.
     OFF - Ignore frames from stations in the LCALLS list.

You must set MONITOR ON also. To have MON ON without this being affected
LCALLS must be set to "BLANK".

Note: in all earlier TNC versions, this affects connected operation as
well as monitoring!
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@CALibra      none              Enables calibrate mode for TNC modem.
Parameters:
      No parameters used on the command line, however when in
      Calibrate mode the following commands are available:
        <SPACE> Switch transmit audio to the other tone.
           K    Toggle PTT line on/off.
           D    Alternately pulse both tones.
           Q    Quit calibration mode.

This command can be activated at any time without altering the current
link state, although during Calibration, the TNC will not communicate with
the "outside world".
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@CALset       0-65335   none    Sets parameters to calibrate with LEDs.
Mode:   All

CALSET n sets the audio tones to calibrate the modem using the inbuilt
LED's as indicators.
Used with CALIBRA to check the transmit modulator and the receive
demodulator tones.
Set CALSET 438 adjust R78 for 1200hz tone.
Set CALSET 240 adjust R77 for 2200hz tone.
Set CALSET 157 adjust R79 for receive centre crossover.
It is necessary to fit and remove certain jumpers on the board during
these adjustments. Consult your manual for details.
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@CANline      0-$7F     $18(^X) Sets character for Cancel-line command.
Parameters:
      n = 0 to 127 specifies the ASCII character used to cancel an input
          line.

It can be entered in Hex or Decimal values such as CANLINE $18 or CANLINE
24 and is the code for the key you want to press to cancel a current
line while in edit mode.

You can only cancel the line you are currently typing as once a <CR> has
been entered you cannot cancel the line. To cancel more than a line use
CANPAC. This and other editing features are disabled in Transparent
mode.

Note however, that if you are using paKet's Type Ahead window, this
CANLINE character would not be required because you can simply backspace
over any data in the buffer. At that stage it has not even been sent to
the TNC.
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@CANPac       0-$7F     $19(^Y) Sets character for Cancel-packet cmd.
Parameters:
      n = 0 to 127 specifies the ASCII character used to cancel a packet.

This is the ASCII character code of the key you want to press to cancel a
packet while typing it in edit mode. It cannot be canceled after the <CR>
has been sent or after PACTIME has elapsed if this is enabled.

If used in the Command mode it stops all response from the TNC. Typed
again restores responses from the TNC. So if you type some command
that couses a lengthy display that you do not want, type this CANPAC
character and the data will no longer be sent to paKet. Entering the
CANPAC character again will resume normal data display.

If you are in Converse or Transparent mode, you must exit to Command mode,
then type the CANPAC character.
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@CBell        ON|OFF    OFF     Enable/Disable connect bell.
Parameters:
     ON  - A bell character will be sent to paKet with a connect message.
     OFF - No bell character is included with connect message.

This is mainly used to attract attention to a connect from another
station if you are not in the immediate vicinity. A bell character will
still be issued even if MFILTER is set to filter out bell characters.
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@CHeck        0-250     30      Connection timer (n*10 sec).
Parameters:
     n - 0 to 250 specifies the check time in 10 second intervals.
         0 disables this feature.

After the elapsed time with no packets your TNC will take action to
avoid remaining in the "connected" state indefinitely.

If AX25L2V2 is ON, it will initiate a check to see if the link is
still good. If no acknowledgment is received after all retries a
disconnect sequence will be initiated.

If AX25L2V2 is OFF a disconnect sequence will be initiated without
checking for link still good.
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@CLKadj 'n'   0-65335   0       Real time clock adjust (slows clock).
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 65535 specifies the correction factor.

The correction factor is calculated as:
   relative clock speed in % = 100 - (9.16667 * 1/n)

This effectively slows the clock by adding timing loops.

If the clock is already running slow, there is no way of speeding it up.

A value of 0 means no correction.
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@CMdtime      0-250     1       Sets transparent mode timeout.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 250 specifies the timeout value in 1 second intervals
            while in Transparent mode.

To exit Transparent mode, wait for 'n' seconds, then enter three COMMAND
characters (default <Ctrl-C>) less than 'n' seconds apart.

So, for the default of CMDTIME 1, wait for one second then type three
<Ctrl-C>s within one second to exit Transparent Mode.

While running paKet, please leave CMDTIME at its default setting.
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@CMSg         ON|OFF    OFF     Enable/Disable connect message.
Parameters:
     ON  - A text message is sent as first packet after connect is made.
     OFF - The text message is not sent.

The text of the message is contained in CTEXT and is sent after a
connection is made to you by another station.

This function might be useful if you leave your system running but are
unavailable to answer the connect request manually.

It is recommended you leave CMSG ON and change the contents of CTEXT
to reflect the state of your system. This is easily accomplished by
specifying an appropriate CTEXT message in both the Begin and End
Auto commands. (via the Configuration Window options).
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@CMSGDisc     ON|OFF    OFF     Enable/Disable disconn after CMSG sent.
Parameters:
     ON  - TNC will disconnect after ACK received of CTEXT from CMSG
           function.
     OFF - TNC will not disconnect after connect message sent.

Use with care. This should only be used for unattended TNC's where no
PMS is desired. If set ON the PMS function cannot work as the other
station will be forced into a disconnect sequence immediately after the
CMSG is sent.
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@COMmand 'n'  0-$7F     $03<^C> Set the COMMAND mode entry character.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies the ASCII character used to enter Command
            mode.

The COMMAND mode entry character is the character you type to enter
Command mode from Converse mode.

The character can be entered in either Hexadecimal or Decimal form.
Eg: $7F or 127.

For paKet please leave this set to the default of 3, which is equivalent
to <Ctrl-C>. When using Binary File transfers, paKet needs to enter
Transparent mode and it may send <Ctrl-C>s to return to Command mode on
completion of the file transfer.
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@CONMode      CONV|TR   CONV    Sets mode on connect.
Parameters:
     CONVERS      - Sets automatic entry to converse mode on connect.
     TRANSPARENT  - Sets automatic entry to transparent mode on connect.

The connection may be the result of a radio connection request or a
keyboard command if NEWMODE is on.

Take care if you are typing when a radio connection request is received!

If the controller is already in the correct mode when the connection is
made it will not change.
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@Connect      Call      none    Connect to a station via optional rptrs.
Parameters:
      call1 [Via call2,call3...]

Example:
      C VK7ABC               Attempt a direct connection to VK7ABC
      C VK7ABC VIA VK7RPT    Attempt a connection to VK7ABC via a
                             digipeater (VK7RPT).
      C VK7ABC V VK7RPT,VK3XX-1,VK3ZZZ
                             Attempt a connection to VK7ABC via 3
                             digipeaters.

Type the digipeater fields in the sequence you wish to use to route your
packets.
The brackets are not typed.

An error message is returned and the command is aborted if:
   - no response after RETRY attempts, or
   - the other TNC is already connected, or
   - the other TNC is attempting a connect, or a disconnect.
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@CONOk        ON|OFF    ON      Allow connections to your TNC.
Parameters:
     ON  - Connect requests from other stations will be accepted.
     OFF - Connect request from other station will be rejected.

The rejected connect request will result in the other station having
"*** yourcall station busy" message displayed on his screen. This is
extensively used by BBS's to control automated access and forwarding of
mail.
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@CONPerm      ON|OFF    OFF     Select temporary or permanent connection.
Parameters:
     ON  - The current connect on the current stream will not disconnect.
     OFF - Normal operation of connects and disconnects.

This command only takes effect after connect is established. It functions
on a stream by stream basis when multiple connections are allowed.

The connection will be reestablished if RETRY is exceeded.

It is particularly useful when paKet is used as a local area network
server in 'contest' mode.
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@CONStamp     ON|OFF    OFF     Date/time stamp connect message.
Parameters:
     ON  - Connect status messages are time stamped.
     OFF - Connect status messages are not time stamped.

The DAYTIME command is used to set the date and time. (paKet will
automatically set this parameter in the TNC when the program is
started, using the computer's date and time).

Example:
The DAYTIME format is determined by the DAYUSA command. If CONSTAMP is ON
and DAYUSA OFF then the connect message might appear as follows:
           cmd: C VK2DHU
           cmd: *** CONNECTED to VK2DHU [21/11/89 20:29:31]
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@CONVers      none              Enter CONV mode from CMD: (Alt is "K")
This is an immediate command to enter the converse mode from command mode.

Single key operation of this command is "K".

Link connections are not affected and a return to the command mode can be
made by typing in the Command Mode Entry character (default <Ctrl-C>).
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@CPactime     ON|OFF    OFF     CONVERS mode timed packet dispatch.
Parameters:
     ON  - Packet timeout is used in Converse mode.
     OFF - Packet timeout is not used. In this case the <SENDPAC>
           character (usually a <CR> sends the packet.

If CPACTIME is ON, any characters which have been input will be packetised
and sent after PACTIME has elapsed since the last frame was transmitted.
This allows automatic periodic sending of packets in converse mode,
similar to full break-in CW. This allows continuous typing by both
stations.

It is recommended, however, that paKet's Type Ahead window be used
instead of CPACTIME to allow communication without the delays while
long packets are being typed.
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@CR           ON|OFF    ON      Append carriage return to each packet.
Parameters:
    ON  - The CR character is appended to all packets sent in converse mode.
    OFF - This send packet character is stripped from all conv packets sent.

Various formatting modes can be achieved with this, SENDPAC $0D, LFADD
and AUTOLF commands if the other station reports overprinting of lines.

paKet has an automatic word wrap option available at the end of lines in
the Type Ahead window.
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@CStatus      none              Display status of all streams.
An immediate command to show the link status of all eleven streams and
whether or not CONPERM is active on any stream.

It will also show which stream is the current one in use.
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@CText        text      blank   Connect message text (120 char).
Parameters:
      text - Any combination of characters and spaces (up to a
             maximum of 120 characters).

If CMSG is ON, the CTEXT message is sent as soon as another station
connects to your station.

Multiple line messages may be sent if the pass character (Ctrl/V) and
<CR> is used at end of each line.

To clear the CTEXT buffer without issuing a RESET command use % or & as
the first character.
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@CWid         ON|OFF    OFF     Enable/disable CW
identification.
Parameters:
     ON  - Allow CW identification to be sent at regular intervals.
     OFF - No CW identification is sent.

This function implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
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@CWIdtext     text       blank  Text up to 32 characters for CWID.
Text message of up to 32 characters to be sent in MCW if CWID is ON
at a speed set by CWLEN. Implemented in release 1.1.6 of 25/10/88.
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@CWLen        1 - 9      6      Set CW speed.
Set the relative CW speed of the CWID text. (9=13 wpm, 6=20 wpm, 3=40 wpm)
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
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@DAytime      yymmddhhmm        Set or display date and time of RTC.
Parameters:
      'date/time' - This should be the current date and time in the
                    format: "YYMMDDHHMMSS".

All two digit number groups must have leading zero if from 00 - 09. The
hours digits must be in the 24hr format and the year is the last two
digits.

paKet will generate this command for you automatically when the program
starts.

When the date and time are entered correctly, the TNC will echo the new
setting and if no 'date/time' is entered, the current setting is displayed.

The date & time parameter is used in CONSTAMP, MSTAMP and MHEARD if set.
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@DAYusa       ON|OFF    ON      Print date as mm/dd/yy or dd-mm-yy.
Parameters:
     ON  - Date is displayed in the format mm/dd/yy.
     OFF - Date is displayed in the format dd-mm-yy.

The format for entering date and time is not affected and must be as
specified in DAYTIME. See also AMONTH.
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@DELete       ON|OFF    OFF     Delete character <BACKSPACE> or <DEL>
Parameters:
      ON  - The delete character for editing input is <DEL> ($7F).
      OFF - The delete character is <BACKSPACE> ($08).

paKet works better with DELETE OFF.

You cannot delete past the beginning of a line.

How the TNC indicates deletion is controlled by BKONDEL.

To see a corrected display of a line after you have deleted characters,
type the REDISPLA character (default Ctrl-R).
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@DIGipeat     ON|OFF    ON      Enable/disable digipeating through you.
Parameters:
     ON  - The TNC will allow digipeating through your call.
     OFF - The TNC will not allow digipeating.

Digipeating takes place concurrently with other TNC operations and
doesn't interfere with normal connections you may be having with other
stations.

HID enables automatic identification of your station if acting as a
digipeater.
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@Disconne     none              Teardown connection path.
Parameters:
      None

This is an immediate command to initiate a disconnect command to the other
station with the resultant display of :-
    *** DISCONNECTED
when successful.

If a disconnect is issued while a connect is being attempted and before
the retries have been completed then the message :-
    *** retry count exceeded
    *** DISCONNECTED
will appear after the TNC ceases to attempt the connect.

Disconnect messages do not appear if in transparent mode.

A new connect from another station is not allowed until the disconnect
process is completed.
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@DISPlay      A,C,H,I,L,M,T (All,Async,Char,Health,Id,Mon,Timing).
Parameters:
     none     - Display all current parameters and their values.
     ASYNC    - Display asynchronous port parameters.
     CHARACTE - Display special characters.
     HEALTH   - Display health counters and LED status.
     ID       - Display ident parameters.
     LINK     - Display link parameters.
     MONITOR  - Display monitor parameters.
     TIMING   - Display timing parameters.

Example:
      DISP A          This displays the asynchronous port parameters.

The first letter of any of the sub-command parameters is all that is
required.
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@DWait        0-250     16      Delay for digipeaters (n*10 msec).
Parameters:
     n = 0 - 250 specifying default wait time in 10 ms intervals.

TNC will wait the default time after last hearing a data packet on the
frequency before beginning the keyup sequence. This is used to avoid
collisions with digipeated packets because these aren't retried by the
digipeating station, but must be reinserted in the system by the
originating station.

The ROSE or NETROM networking when fully implemented will go a long way to
eliminating this problem.

Recommended settings for different types of operation:-
            Digipeaters          0   (  0 ms)
            Local keyboards     16   (160 ms) - the
default
            BBS, Hosts, etc     32   (320 ms)
            File Transfers      48   (480 ms)

There are two parameters in the PAKET.CFG file specifying the DWAIT
settings you want to use for binary File Transfers (48 recommended) and
for normal operation when the File Transfer is completed (16 recommended).
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@Echo         ON|OFF    ON      Echo typed characters to screen.
Parameters:
     ON  - Characters received from paKet are echoed by the TNC.
     OFF - Characters are not echoed.

When using paKet you should set ECHO OFF.

paKet will display the characters you type in a different colour or
intensity to help you distinguish your transmissions from the data
received.

If you see two copies of everything you type, you should set ECHO OFF.

Local echoing is disabled in transparent mode.
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@EScape       ON|OFF    OFF     Display character for <ESCAPE>
Parameters:
     ON  - The ESC ($1B) character is output as "$" ($24).
     OFF - The ESC character is output unchanged.

The translation is disabled in transparent mode.
Some terminals interpret the ESC character as a special command prefix
and may alter their displays depending on the character following the
ESC. Setting ESCAPE ON can protect against such alterations.
See also MFILTER for general character stripping rather than translation.
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@Flow         ON|OFF    ON      Inhibit output from TNC while typing.
Parameters:
     ON  - Type-in flow control is active.
     OFF - Type-in flow control is disabled.

Setting FLOW ON will keep incoming data from interfering with keyboard
entry and make the screen easier to read.

Type-in flow control is designed to avoid confusing displays where the TNC
can send any received data to the display while you are typing something.
It looks like:
       TYPED COMincomMANDing data
With FLOW ON the TNC will hold its data if you have started typing and
will send it when the line is complete.

If you set FLOW OFF, the TNC will continue to send any data to paKet, but
paKet has its own flow control and will allow incoming data to build up in
the buffer until you complete the current line. This may suit you as
paKet's input buffer is larger than the TNC's buffer (paKet's buffer is
about 32KB) so there is less chance of filling the buffer and losing data.
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@FRack        1-15      3       Time in secs to wait for ACK.
Parameters:
      n = 1 to 15 specifying the time the TNC will wait for an ACK
          before retrying that frame.

If the path includes digipeaters the time is adjusted to allow for the
extra delays. An extra random time is added to avoid collisions.
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@FUlldup      ON|OFF    OFF     Select simplex or duplex mode.
Parameters:
      ON  - Full Duplex mode is enabled
      OFF - Full Duplex mode is disabled

When FULLDUP is OFF the TNC uses the DCD signal from the modem to avoid
collisions and acknowledges multiple packets with a single transmission.

When ON the TNC acknowledges each packet individually.

It should not be used unless a full duplex (split frequency or crossband)
link is implemented.
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@HEaderln     ON|OFF    OFF     Header and text on separate/same line.
Parameters:
      ON  - The header is displayed on a separate line.
      OFF - The header and text appear on the same line.

This is for monitored packets.

When HEADERLN is ON all monitored packets have the callsigns etc. on one
line and the text is printed on the next line.

paKet does not care which way this is set but if you prefer to have MSTAMP
and/or MRPT on, the header part of the monitored text can be quite long.
In this case it is suggested you set HEADERLN ON to make the data easier
to read.
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@HEAlled      ON|OFF    OFF     Normal/software mon by STA and CON leds.
When HEALLED is ON the TNC will flash the CON and STA leds alternately.
(This might be used to impress visitors to your shack).

Test for whether the TNC is responding to you, even if no response on
terminal.

When OFF the leds will indicate normal Connect and Status conditions.
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@HId          ON|OFF    OFF     Enable/disable ID every 9 mins.
Parameters:
     ON  - Enables HDLC identification by a digipeating TNC.
     OFF - Disables identification.

The ident is yourcall with "/R" added and is output every 9.5 min. and
addressed to the UNPROTO address.

If a TNC is used as a dedicated packet digipeater this should be ON
and CONOK OFF.
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@Id           none              Force an ID packet.
Parameters:
      None

An identification packet is sent only if your digipeater has transmitted
since the last automatic identification.

HID must be ON for this packet to be sent.
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@K            Immediate Cmd     Enter CONVERSE mode
Parameters:
      None

This is an immediate command to enter the converse mode from command
mode.

Typing "K" is the same as typing the "CONVERSE" command.

Link connections are not affected and a return to the command mode can be
made by typing in the Command Mode Entry character.
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@KIll         n         none    Kill a PMS message number.
Delete or Kill message number n in the PMS message storage area.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
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@KISs         ON|OFF    OFF     Select KISS mode for TCP-IP.
Parameters:
     ON  - Put the TNC in KISS mode.
     OFF - The TNC stays in normal AX25 mode.

Either operation of this switch must be followed by a RESTART. In the
ON condition the computer must be running the appropriate software.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.

KISS mode provides a simple protocol for use  with a host computer system.
It bypasses most of the controls in the TNC and allows the host
computer to control the HDLC frames. It is up to the host computer to take
care of the protocol details such as AX25 or whatever protocol is desired.
******************************************************************************
@LCAlls       Call 1-8  blank   List of calls to allow (Budlist).
A list of up to 8 calls with or without substation numbers to be
accepted or rejected according to how BUDLIST is set if MONITOR is on.
To clear the list type LCALLS BLANK.

Note: in earlier TNC versions, this affects connected operation as well as
monitoring!
******************************************************************************
@LCok         ON|OFF    ON      Lower to upper case conversion.
Parameters:
     ON  - The TNC will send characters to the computer as they are received.
     OFF - The TNC will translate all lower case characters to upper case.

If both operators set LCOK to OFF then what each types in lower case
will appear as such and the other's transmission will appear in upper
case. This translation is disabled in transparent mode.

In paKet this is best set to ON as the outgoing and incoming text is in
different colours.
******************************************************************************
@LCStream     ON|OFF    ON      Allow stream ID to be
lower case.
Parameters:
     ON  - The TNC will convert lower case entry of stream letter to upper.
     OFF - The TNC will process the character as it is entered.

Normally the stream identifier must be in upper case or an error message
will be generated.

Some TNCs, such as the PK-232, use numbers as the stream identifier.
******************************************************************************
@LFadd        ON|OFF    OFF     Add a LF to each CR sent.
Parameters:
     ON  - A LF character is added to CR on outgoing packets.
     OFF - No LF is added.

If a station reports your transmissions overprinting on one line, this
could be set ON temporarily, but it would be better if the other station
could set AUTOLF ON.
******************************************************************************
@LFIgnore     ON|OFF    OFF     Filter out LF characters.
Parameters:
     ON  - LF characters are ignored in Command and Converse modes.
     OFF - LF characters are acted upon in Command and Converse mode.

LFIGNORE is useful if the other station has left LFADD ON and causes
double spacing on your screen.
******************************************************************************
@LIst         none              List the 10 most recent messages in PMS.
An immediate command to list the ten most recent messages held in the
PMS storage area in the TNC even if the computer has been switched off.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.

First usage lists the most recent 10, subsequent uses the previous ten or
remainder if fewer.
******************************************************************************
@MAll         ON|OFF    ON      Monitor connected and unproto frames.
Parameters:
     ON  - Monitors both connected and unconnected packet frames.
     OFF - Monitors only unconnected packet frames.

If MALL is off only UNPROTO packets as determined by LCALLS and BUDLIST
are monitored.
******************************************************************************
@MAXframe     1-7       2       Number of outstanding frames allowed.
Parameters:
      'n' - 1 to 7. This specifies the maximum number of packets that may
            be outstanding (unacknowledged) at any one time.

MAXFRAME also specifies the maximum number of contiguous packets which can
be sent during a transmission.

If throughput is low because of heavy traffic or poor propagation, reduce
MAXFRAME to 2 or 3.

If you are using HF, reduce MAXFRAME to 1.

A relationship between this and PACLEN can improve the efficiency of file
transfers, allowing long bursts on a good link.
******************************************************************************
@MCOM         ON|OFF    ON      Monitor only data or all frames.
This command enables monitoring of supervisory frames when MONITOR is
ON.

All control fields are decoded so that possible faults in the link can
be detected. See the protocol section of your manual for more information.
As with other monitor commands the stations monitored are determined by
BUDLIST and LCALLS.
******************************************************************************
@MCon         ON|OFF    OFF     Monitor other frames while connected.
Parameters:
     ON  - Monitor mode remains active when TNC is in connected state.
     OFF - Monitor mode is disabled while connected.

Enables monitoring of other conversations while your TNC is connected to
another station. Even number round table conferences can be had using
this command. If set to OFF all other activity on the channel is ignored
while you are connected to a station.
******************************************************************************
@MFilter      0-$7F     blank   Up to 4 characters purged from data.
Specifying up to 4 characters delimited by commas which can be filtered
out of incoming packets.

To clear the list use MFILTER 00.

Useful if you are using a dumb terminal which interprets control
characters as commands.

Note:  MFILTER does not WORK at all on TNC-220 version 1.1.6, and in many
versions filters ALL data, not just monitored.
******************************************************************************
@MHClear      none              Clear the calls heard list.
MHCLEAR is an immediate command to clear the MHEARD list if you want to
monitor channel activity over a specific period of time.
******************************************************************************
@MHeard       none              Display calls heard with date/time.

An immediate command to display the list of calls heard since last time
the buffer was cleared (MHCLEAR or RESTART commands, or power-off).

You can either enter this command at the cmd: prompt or you can
select Alt-H in paKet to generate the command for you.

Stations heard via a digipeater are marked with an asterisk (*).

The maximum number of stations monitored in the list is 18 so that only
the last 18 are displayed. If PASSALL in ON logging of stations heard is
disabled.

If date and time are set, entries will be time stamped.
******************************************************************************
@MIne         none              List 10 recent messages to/from PMS call.
An immediate command to list the 10 most recent message to or from the
PMS callsign.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@Monitor      ON|OFF    ON      Monitor mode on. (See BUDLIST,MALL,MCON)
Monitoring of packet activity is enabled or disabled.

MALL, BUDLIST and LCALLS determine which packets are monitored.
See also MRPT and MSTAMP.

MCON allows monitoring when connected.
******************************************************************************
@MRpt         ON|OFF    ON      Display digipeater path.
Parameters:
     ON  - Shows connected station identifiers and digipeating path.
     OFF - Shows only originator and destination calls.

The MRPT command determines whether monitored packets are displayed with
the digipeat path in the header.

Digipeating stations are shown with an asterisk (*).
******************************************************************************
@MStamp       ON|OFF    OFF     Select time stamping of frames monitored.
Parameters:
      ON  - Time stamp on monitored frames.
      OFF - No time stamp on monitored frames.

Enables time stamping of monitored packets if date and time are set.

The date format is determined by the DAYUSA command.

You might like to set HEADERLN ON if you are using time stamping because
of the additional characters in the header.
******************************************************************************
@MYAlias      call[-n]  blank   Alternate station identifier.
Parameters:
      call - This is an alternate call sign for use as a digipeater only.

You must still specify your call sign in the MYCALL command.

Specify an alternate callsign or sub-station ID. Use of this command
permits normal HID with MYCALL, but an alternate call for digipeating.
******************************************************************************
@MYcall       call[-n]  NOCALL  Station callsign.
Parameters:
      'call' - Your call sign. You may also use a substation ID (SSID)
               (0-15) if you wish.

Example:
      MYCALL VK2DHU       This tells the TNC my call sign.

All transmitted packets will include this callsign, and any connect
requests to this callsign can now be accepted.
******************************************************************************
@MYPcall      call      NOCALL  Callsign for PMS.
Callsign allocation for PMS. This must be different to the MYCALL, but
you can use a different SSID such as -2 or other number. ie. VK2ATM-2.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@NEwmode      ON|OFF    OFF     Change modes as in TNC-1.
Parameters:
     ON  - Switch to data transfer with connect command - CMD: on disconnect.
     OFF - Switch to data transfer on connect, but not to CMD: on disconnect.

If ON the TNC will switch to whatever CONMODE is set when the
connection is started without waiting for the connection to be
established. If the connection is terminated, or if the request
fails, the TNC will revert to Command mode.

If OFF, the TNC will remain in Command Mode until the connection is
established. Then it will switch to the mode specified in CONMODE.
The TNC remains in that mode when the connection is terminated.
******************************************************************************
@NOmode       ON|OFF    OFF     Allow/disallow explicit mode change only.
Parameters:
      ON  - The NEWMODE function is ignored. The only way to change modes
            is to type K (or CONV), TRANS, or <Ctrl-C>.
      OFF - The TNC will switch in accordance with the setting of NEWMODE.
******************************************************************************
@NUcr         ON|OFF    OFF     Select send <NULL>s ($00) after a <CR>.
Parameters:
      ON  - Send <NULL>s ($00) after a <CR>.
      OFF - Do not send <NULL>s.

This command specifies whether or not to send <NULL>s after a <CR> is sent
to the computer.

The number of <NULL>s sent is determined by the NULLS command.

Slower terminals or TTY machines sometimes need a short delay after a <CR>
in order to give it time to get the carriage back to the left hand column.
If you were losing some characters at the beginning of a line, you could
use this feature.

This is not a problem with paKet and you should set NUCR OFF.
******************************************************************************
@NULf         ON|OFF    OFF     Select send <NULL>s ($00) after a <LF>.
Parameters:
      ON  - Send <NULL>s ($00) after a <LF>.
      OFF - Do not send <NULL>s.

This command specifies whether or not to send <NULL>s after a <LF> is sent
to the computer.

The number of <NULL>s sent is determined by the NULLS command.

Slower terminals or TTY machines sometimes need a short delay after a <LF>
in order to give it time to roll the carriage into position for the next
line. If you were losing some characters at the beginning of a line, you
could use this feature.

This is not a problem with paKet and you should set NULF OFF.
******************************************************************************
@NULLs 'n'    0-30      0       Number of nulls to send.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 30 specifies the number of <NULL>s to send after a <CR>
            or <LF>.

Refer to the NUCR and NULF commands for a discussion on the use of <NULL>s.

paKet does not require <NULL>s so you can leave this parameter set to 0.
******************************************************************************
@Paclen       0-255     128     Number of Bytes in a data frame.
Parameters:
     'n' - 0 to 255 specifies the maximum size of the data portion of a
           packet.
      0  - this is equivalent to a maximum packet size of 256.

In normal CONVERSE mode, a packet will be sent when you press <CR>.

If you have set Single Line Mode in the Type Ahead window (via the F4
key) paKet will generate a <CR> at the end of each full line and
cause the PK-232 to send a packet at the end of that line.

However a packet is automatically sent by the TNC when PACLEN
characters have been received from the paKet program, so the maximum
size of any packet is determined by PACLEN. If you wish, you could
set PACLEN to (say) 20, and the TNC would transmit a packet after 20
characters are received from the program.  This might be appropriate
for an HF link in poor conditions because there would be greater
chance of getting the full packet through without error if it is a
smaller packet. For good links, a larger packet size is better.

For Binary File transfers, paKet will adjust PACLEN automatically.
******************************************************************************
@PACTime      E|A 0-250 A 10  TRANS mode packet send timer.(n*100ms)
Parameters:
      'n'   - 0 to 250 specifies 100ms intervals
      Every - Packets are sent EVERY n * 100 ms.
      After - Packets are sent AFTER n * 100 ms from last entry at keyboard.

Example:
      PACT A 25       Send a packet 2.5 seconds after the last character
                      was received from paKet.
      PACT E 50       Send a packet every 5 seconds even if data is still
                      being received from paKet.

This parameter is always used in Transparent mode and is used in Converse
mode if CPACTIME is ON. If 'n' is 0, the next packet is sent without any
wait time, but in no case will a zero length packet be sent. The timer
only starts when the first character is received.
******************************************************************************
@PARity 'n'   0-3       3       Parity 0=none,1=odd,2=none,3=even.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 3 specifies if and how the parity bit is set on data
            flowing between the TNC and the computer.

In normal CONVERSE mode, any parity bit is stripped.

In Transparent mode all 8 bits are sent including parity, if any, set.

If PARITY 0 and AWLEN 7 then the 8th bit is set to 0.

For paKet please set AWLEN 8 and PARITY 0.
******************************************************************************
@PASs 'n'     0-$7F     $16 ^V  Char to allow any character to be sent.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies an ASCII code to be used as the PASS
            character.

This is the ASCII character code which if inserted in a transmission will
allow the next following character to be transmitted as is when normally
it would be interpreted as a command to the TNC. This will allow, for
example, <CR>s to be embedded in the text as well as other TNC control
characters, including the <PASS> character itself.

Example:
      CTEXT I am here somewhere^V<CR>
            Give me a minute or two.<CR>

      If you didn't use the PASS (^V) the <CR> would have been
      interpreted by the TNC as the end of the CTEXT message. With
      the PASS character, the TNC simply added the <CR> into the
      CTEXT message.
******************************************************************************
@PASSAll      ON|OFF    OFF     Accept only valid CRC frames or all.
Parameters:
     ON  - The TNC will accept packets with invalid CRC's.
     OFF - The TNC will only accept packets with valid CRC's.

This would allow some monitoring of data even on a noisy channel, although
paKet would then display all the invalid "garbage" received by the TNC.
Logging of callsigns in the MHEARD list is disabled, since they may be
incorrect.

Normally you would have PASSALL OFF to ensure an error free display.
******************************************************************************
@PErsist 'n'  0-255     127     Set threshold for retry with Persist.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 255 specifies the threshold for the random number
            generator. 0 gives a low chance of transmitting every
            SLOTTIME, while a higher value increases the chance of a
            packet being sent. 255 means transmit without delay.

This feature is useful only if other stations are also using PERSIST and
SLOTTIME and it is designed to reduce the number of "collisions" on the
air.

This CSMA method may be selected with the PPERSIST command.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PIdcheck     ON|OFF    OFF     Monitors PID F0 or all PID's.
Parameters:
     ON  - Monitors only PID's of F0.
     OFF - Monitors all PID's.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PMS          ON|OFF    OFF     Set personal message system on/off.
Parameters:
     ON  - Set personal message system ON and store messages.
     OFF - Set personal message system OFF.

If the MYPcall is set to say VK2ATM-2 then only connects to that SSID
will be able to leave messages addressed to that call if 3rdparty is OFF
or to any legitimate callsign if ON.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@POrt         1|2       2       TNC220 port, tones, baud select.
Select TNC220 port for which TONES and BAUD will be applicable.

This controls the mode select line to the TNC220 MODEM, between 300 and
1200 Baud settings.

Note that this has nothing to do with BAud settings.
******************************************************************************
@PPersist     ON|OFF    OFF     Set Persist or Frack retry timing.
Parameters:
     ON  - Sets retry persistence for retry timing.
     OFF - Sets normal Frack timeout for retries.

This parameter would normally be OFF unless you have other stations in
your area using the PERSIST/SLOTTIME method.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PRAUtolf     ON|OFF    ON      Send LF to printer automatically.
Parameters:
     ON  - Add LF character to CR sent to printer when printing.
     OFF - Send CR's as they come without adding a LF.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PRint        ON|OFF    ON      Enable/disable printer port.
Parameters:
     ON  - Enable the printer port for hard copy of messages.
     OFF - Disable printer port.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PRPAge       ON|OFF    ON      Enable/disable control of paging.
Parameters:
     ON  - Enable control of printer paging.
     OFF - Disable control of printer paging.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PRPDisc      ON|OFF    ON      Send Form Feed on disconnect.
Parameters:
     ON  - Send a Formfeed when disconnecting.
     OFF - Disconnect normally without a Formfeed character.

This is another printer command to clear the page out of the printer
after hard copy of a message.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PRPGln       1-99      60      Set number of lines per page.
Sets the number of lines per page if PRPAGE is ON.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 15/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PRTTchr      0-$7F     $10 ^P  Sets character to switch printer on.
Key code of character to switch printer on from within a incoming
message so that other stations can enable your printer.
The printer must be on line with paper for this function to work of
course.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@PRTtgl       ON|OFF    ON      Enable/disable external print control.
Parameters:
     ON  - Enable print function control via received PRTTCHR.
     OFF - Disable external printer control.

If you want other stations to be able to leave messages in hard copy
for you, the printer must be on line with paper and this function ON.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@Read         n         none    Read n message from PMS storage.
An immediate command to read back message number n from the Personal
Message System storage in the TNC. Most Tnc's will indicate the presence
of an active message by blinking the STA led. After reading a message it
is wise to KILL 'n' it to avoid it being returned to active status after
24hrs.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@RECOnnect    Call      none    Reestablish link via a new path.
Parameters:
     call Callsign of the station to be reconnected to.

RECONNECT is an immediate command to change the  path for the current
connection and is usually accompanied by a new path list.

The integrity of any outstanding frames is not assured.
******************************************************************************
@REDispla 'n' 0-$7f     $12(^R) Specify ASCII character for <REDISPLAY>
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies an ASCII character code to be used as the
            <REDISPLAY> character.

The <REDISPLAY> character will redisplay and allow editing of the current
input line.

You can also use this key to display a packet which has come in while you
were typing, before transmitting your own packet.

This feature is of limited value with paKet because of paKet's Type
Ahead buffer, which minimises the need for <REDISPLAY>
******************************************************************************
@RESET        Immediate Cmd     Reset the TNC to default parameters.
Parameters:
      None



                     WARNING   WARNING    WARNING





RESET will reinitialise the TNC to its default ROM parameters.

You will lose all your personalised settings and monitor lists if you type
this command.

If you wish to reinitialise the TNC, but retain your own parameters,
use RESTART.
******************************************************************************
@RESptime 'n' 0-250     10      Delay for sending an ACK (n*100ms).
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 250 specifies the number of 100ms intervals for delay.

This command sets the minimum delay before an acknowledgement packet is
sent. This will be in addition to any delay set by DWAIT.

When file transfers are being done, occasionally a collision may occur
with an ACK frame. If RESPTIME is set to say 10 then this will be avoided
and an increase in the throughput will result.

For paKet, leave RESP at its default of 10.
******************************************************************************
@RESTART      none              Reset the TNC with user parameters.
Parameters:
     none


RESTART is an immediate command to reset the TNC but retaining the user
supplied parameters stored in Battery-Backed RAM.

This has the same effect as switching the TNC's power off then on.

If a complete reinitialisation is required then use RESET, but that will
require you to reenter all your parameters including your MYCALL, etc.
******************************************************************************
@REtry        0-15      10      Number of retries before disconnect.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 15 specifies the maximum number of packet retries before
            disconnecting.

A number of 0 specifies an infinite number of retries.

The time between retries is determined by the FRACK parameter.
******************************************************************************
@RXblock      ON|OFF    OFF     Format TNC data for computer processing.
RXBLOCK is designed for formatting data for automated operations such
as bulletin boards. It helps such systems to recognise the difference
between valid data and TNC messages.
******************************************************************************
@Screenln     0-255     80      Sets line length on screen.
Specifying the number of characters to be displayed per line on the
screen or platen.

While using paKet, set SCREENLN 0.
******************************************************************************
@SEND         call      none    Enter a message to call in PMS.
Send a personal message to callsign for later reading by that station
in the personal message service storage area. This is only possible
if the other station has PMS available and has set it ON with a PMS call
the same as the one you are connected to.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@SEndpac 'n'  0-$7f     $0D(CR) Character to force packet to be sent.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies an ASCII character code to be used as the
            <SENDPAC> character.

The default character is <CR> which means a packet will be sent when you
press the <CR> key.

You might like to set this to some value you would not normally use if you
decide to set CPACTIME ON in order to send packets at regular intervals
rather than at the end of a line.

Please leave this set to the default value (<CR>).

However, if paKet's Word Wrap option is ON (which is the default, but
refer to the F4 key) it will generate a <CR> at the end of a full line to
save you having to watch for the end of a line. So, if you change this
SENDPAC character to something else, that Word Wrap feature will insert
the <CR> into the data but will not cause the packet to be sent at the end
of the line as expected, but will result in the receiving station having
formatted line lengths.
******************************************************************************
@SLottime 'n' 0-250     10      Specify time interval for PERSIST CSMA
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 250 specifies the time interval before the random number
            generation for PERSIST CSMA operation.

This parameter would normally not be used unless you have other stations
in your area using the PERSIST/SLOTTIME method.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88
******************************************************************************
@SOftdcd      ON|OFF    ON      TNC220 soft or hardware DCD control.
Specifying in a TNC220 whether Data Carrier Detect will be implemented
in either software or hardware control.
******************************************************************************
@STArt 'n'    0-$7F     $11 ^Q  Character for XON to terminal.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies an ASCII character code to be used as the
            <START> character.

<START> is the code to restart data flow from the TNC to paKet after a
<STOP> has been issued.

                       PLEASE DON'T CHANGE THIS

Although START might be set to 0 temporarily during binary file
transfers with Software handshaking, the paKet program expects START to
be <Ctrl/Q> and will not function correctly if you change it.
******************************************************************************
@STATus       none              Query TNC about Conn and Ack status.
An immediate command to query the status of connection and acknowledge
frames in the TNC. 'C' as in CONNECT will also give the status of the
connection.
Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
******************************************************************************
@STOp         0-$7F     $13 ^S  Character for XOFF to terminal.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies an ASCII character code to be used as the
            <STOP> character.

<STOP> is the code to stop data flow from the TNC to paKet.

                       PLEASE DON'T CHANGE THIS

Although STOP might be set to 0 temporarily during binary file
transfers with Software handshaking, the paKet program expects STOP to
be <Ctrl/S> and will not function correctly if you change it.
******************************************************************************
@STREAMCa     ON|OFF    OFF     Show stream call after ID.
Parameters:
     ON  - Callsign of other station is attached to stream ID.
     OFF - Stream ID only is displayed.

The other stations ID is attached to his stream and then the data is
shown after a colon (:) to look like this -
|B :VK2ATM:Hello Tony how is the new program?


For paKet, please leave this option OFF.   paKet has a separate window for
each stream and the window will display the call sign of the connected
station. Setting the option on will interfere with this processing.
******************************************************************************
@STREAMDbl    ON|OFF    OFF     Print stream switch char twice (||A).
Parameters:
     ON  - Double displays the "|" stream character thus: "||".
     OFF - Displays the stream character as a single "|".

It is RECOMMENDED you set this option ON and configure paKet
accordingly.

This can be used to differentiate between incoming stream characters and
those generated by the TNC.

It is important to note that paKet needs to know how this option is set in
your TNC. There is an option in the Configuration Window for the Multi
User options, to tell paKet how to process the <STREAMSW> character. If
you set STREAMDBL ON in the TNC, you must also set the option on in
paKet. This is especially important for binary file transfers.
******************************************************************************
@STReamsw 'n' 0-$FF     $7C "|" Sets stream switch character.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 255 specifies the ASCII character used to change to
            another connection stream.

You must be in Command mode to change streams.

It is suggested you use the "|" ($7C) character as the STREAMSW character
as this is the default character used on many other TNCs.

If you change this parameter, you must also change that character in
paKet's Multi User Configuration window.

STREAMSW is equivalent to CHSWITCH on some other systems.
******************************************************************************
@TRACe        ON|OFF    OFF     Set hexadecimal trace mode on.
Parameters:
      ON  - Activate hexadecimal TRACE function
      OFF - Normal data display

This command allows for protocol debugging. It displays all header and
data in both hexadecimal and ASCII with a byte count and in shifted
ASCII in another column.
******************************************************************************
@Trans        none              Enter transparent mode from CMD:
An immediate command to put the TNC in transparent mode to allow
transmission of binary data in full 8 bit format.

Transparent mode is used by paKet for its Binary File transfers but you do
not need to concern yourself with this because paKet makes the switch
automatically, returning to Converse mode when the file transfer is
completed.
******************************************************************************
@TRFlow       ON|OFF    OFF     Disable terminal trans mode flow control.
Parameters:
     ON  - Enables software flow control in transparent mode.
     OFF - Disables software flow control in transparent mode.

You should set this parameter OFF.

It is used for software handshaking when receiving a file in
Transparent mode. The paKet program will look after this for you
automatically.

See also TXFLOW, XFLOW, START, STOP.
******************************************************************************
@TRIes 'n'    0-15      none    Set or display retry counter.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 15 specifies the current RETRY level on the selected
            stream.

This command is useful for statistical analysis of path conditions
especially in noisy conditions.

Typing TRIES without an argument the TNC will return the number of
tries if an outstanding unacknowledged frame exists. If no such frame
exists, it returns the number of tries required for the previous ACK.

In plain English, this means that if you think that you are not getting
through, you can interrogate this number, and if it is approaching REtry,
you're about to lose the connection unless perhaps you hedge by resetting
RETRY bigger or zero, or forcing TRIES 0.
******************************************************************************
@TXdelay 'n'  0-120     30      Keying delay for transmitter (n*10ms).
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 120 specifies the number of 10ms intervals to wait before
            commencing the transmission.

The TNC will wait for this time after keying the PTT line before sending
any data.

This is to allow time for relay switching and settling and in synthesised
rigs for the PLL to lock.
******************************************************************************
@TXFlow       ON|OFF    OFF     Disable TNC trans flow control.
Parameters:
     ON  - Enables software flow control when in transparent mode.
     OFF - Disables software flow control when in transparent mode.

You should set this parameter OFF.

It is used for software handshaking when sending a file in Transparent mode.
The paKet program will look after this for you automatically.

See also TRFLOW, XFLOW, XON, XOFF.
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@TXTmo        counter   0       Counter for HDLC timeouts.
Specifies a register which accumulates a successful recovery count of
HDLC transmitter timeouts. It is part of the health group of commands
and is not especially useful for the majority of users.
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@TXUIfram     ON|OFF    ON      Enable/disable UI frames in converse.
Parameters:
     ON  - Enable sending UI frames in converse mode.
     OFF - Disable UI frames in converse mode.

Implemented in release 1.1.6+ of 25/10/88.
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@Unproto      call      CQ      Address and path for beacons.
Parameters:
      'call' - The call sign to be placed in the TO address field for any
               unconnected packets, such as Beacons.

The 'call' address may include up to 8 digipeaters as well. See the
CONNECT command for details on how to specify digipeaters.
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@USers        0-10      1       Sets number of streams allowed.
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 10 specifies the maximum number of active simultaneous
            connections that you will accept.

       0  - Allow incoming connection on any free stream.
       1  - Allow incoming connection on stream A only
       2  - Allow incoming connection on streams A & B only.
      etc

This applies only to incoming connect requests - you may  still initiate
up to 10 connections regardless of the USERS value.
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@Xflow        ON|OFF    ON      XON/XOFF flow control or hardware.
Parameters:
     ON  - Software flow control is enabled.
     OFF - Hardware flow control is enabled.

If you have a full RS-232 cable that permits control of your serial
port via the CTS and RTS lines, then set XFLOW OFF and indicate "HW"
flow control in PAKET.CFG or with the ALT-Z option 6.

If you don't have a full cable (some "RS-232" cables have only 3 pins
connected), you can still use the system by specifying software
handshaking. Set "SW" flow control in PAKET.CFG and set XFLOW ON.

Hardware flow control is the preferred method if you have a choice.

See also TRFLOW, TXFLOW, START, STOP, XON, XOFF.
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@XMitok       ON|OFF    ON      Allow transmitter to be keyed.
Parameters:
      ON  - The transmitter's PTT line may be switched on.
      OFF - The transmitter's PTT line cannot be activated.

This feature may be most useful for testing as all other functions work
normally, including sending and receiving of data. The only difference is
that when data is sent to the radio, it is not actually transmitted
because the PTT line is not switched on.

It is also useful if you want to leave the system running while you are
absent, but do not want any unattended transmissions.
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@XOff 'n'     0-$7F     $13(^S) Character to stop data flow to the TNC
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies an ASCII character code to be used as the
            <XOFF> character.

<XOFF> is the ASCII character to stop data flow from paKet to the TNC.


                       PLEASE DON'T CHANGE THIS

Although XOFF might be set to 0 temporarily during binary file
transfers with Software handshaking, the paKet program expects XOFF to
be <Ctrl/S> and will not function correctly if you change it.
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@XON 'n'      0-$7F     $11(^Q) Character to start data flow to the TNC
Parameters:
      'n' - 0 to 127 specifies an ASCII character code to be used as the
            <XON> character.

<XON> is the ASCII character to restart data flow from paKet to the TNC
after an <XOFF>.

                       PLEASE DON'T CHANGE THIS

Although XON might be set to 0 temporarily during binary file
transfers with Software handshaking, the paKet program expects XON to
be <Ctrl/Q> and will not function correctly if you change it.
