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- For this beginner's BBS Tip let's talk about using the (L)ist command
- to pinpoint certain types of bulletins. We've already discussed how the
- command LL xx will list the last xx number of messages, etc., but a lot
- of what you'll see isn't of interest. That's where the L@ and the L>
- commands are helpful. As an example, let's say you're interested in
- AMSAT information. Some of these are send to ALL @ AMSAT. To see those
- displayed, enter L@ AMSAT (note space!), which means LIST AT AMSAT. But,
- there are others addressed as AMSAT @ ALLUS. The word AMSAT is in the
- "TO" space, rather than "AT." How do we see those? Simple! Just
- enter L> AMSAT which means LIST TO AMSAT. A few more examples. Just
- interested in ARRL messages? Enter L@ ARL to get them. How about
- those bulletins listing equipment for sale? These are usually addressed
- to either SALE or 4SALE. Enter L> SALE or L> 4SALE to see them. Maybe
- someone needs something. Try L> WANTED to see those. The reverse of
- L> is L< which means LIST FROM. This might be helpful if KC4ZZZ sent out
- a bulletin and you want to see it. Enter L< KC4ZZZ and you've got it.
-
- Personal messages? Enter LM for yours, which means (L)ist (M)ine. You
- can also use L> (CALLSIGN) or L< (CALLSIGN), but remember you can't
- read personal messages unless they're addressed to you, or sent by you.
-
- Formal NTS traffic is important, and you should always see if there's
- any you can help deliver. LT which means (L)ist (T)raffic will bring
- you a listing of whatever's there. If you are successful in delivering
- a piece of traffic, use K (MESSAGENUMBER) to kill it off the bbs so no
- one else will attempt a duplicate delivery
-
- Next time we'll start talking about the S command, and refer to one
- L command you should avoid! Questions and comments about this series
- are welcome.
- 73... Bill, KB4VOL @ KB4VOL
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