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*PACTOR Operation
`keyword(Initiating an ARQ Link,*Initiating an ARQ Link);
`keyword(Dropping an Unsuccessful Link,*Dropping an Unsuccessful Link);
`keyword(Indentifying during an PACTOR contact,*Indentifying during an PACTOR contact);
`keyword(Ending an ARQ Contact,*Ending an ARQ Contact);
`keyword(Unproto Communications,*Unproto Communications);
`keyword(Calling CQ for an ARQ Link,*Calling CQ for an ARQ Link);
`keyword(Special Keys,[xpkeys.hlp]*PACTOR Keys);
XPCOM supports all normal modes of PACTOR operation, including
ARQ and Unproto. It also incorporates ARQ and Unproto listen
modes.
*Initiating an ARQ Link
To initiate an PACTOR ARQ link use the following steps.
1. Enter the other stations call by pressing F2.
2. Press the ALT C keystroke sequence.
3. The call of the other station will already be present,
if the contact will be using a NORMAL path length press
the return key. If you wish to make the link a LONG PATH
connect press the insert key followed by and exclamation
point (!). This tell the TNC to establish its link timing
to accomodate a LONG PATH connection. If the link is
successful you will enter the Transmit mode.
3. Press the 'END' key, this will send the text that is defined
in the Operating Parameters screen located in the Setup Menu.
Define this text anyway you desire.
NOTE -> The PAGE DOWN key may also be used to change a link
over to the other station. If for some reason you
need to take over control of the link, press ALT-F9.
This will force a change over on the link.
*Dropping an Unsuccessful Link
1. If the link is unsuccessful you should drop the link
as soon as possible as to eliminate unnecessary
intereference to other stations.
2. To drop press the 'HOME' key. This will immediately
drop the link and return the TNC to PACTOR standby mode.
*Indentifying during an PACTOR contact
XPCOM has a very simple way of adding the call signs of the
stations during an PACTOR contact.
1. Press the F2 key and enter the call of the other station.
2. After the call has been entered it may be imbedded into
the outgoing text by pressing 'ALT I'. This will
place 'Othercall DE Yourcall' (W0AAA DE W0BBB) into
the outgoing text buffer. This text may be defined in
the Operating Parameters.
*Ending an ARQ Contact
To end an ARQ contact press the F4 function key. This
will send "DROPPING LINK DE YourCall" and also send the
appropriate commands to the TNC. This text may defined
in the Operating Parameters screen.
*Unproto Communications
To start an Unproto transmission, place the TNC in PACTOR Mode.
To do this, press the 'ALT-P' key sequence.
To place the TNC in Unproto Tranmit
Press the Page Up key to go the transmit mode.
To go to Receive
Press the Page Down Key.
*Calling CQ for an ARQ Link
To call an automatic CQ press the F5 function key. This will start
the CQ sequence as described in the Setup Menu section of this
document. To abort the CQ press the F5 key.
If a station links to you an alarm will sound and the auto CQ will
be aborted.
If you have Autosearch selected, the program will search the log
for the station that connected. If Display Mini log is on, the other
station Name, QTH and last QSO information will be displayed.