Buck Rogers K4ABT User Manual

The Packet Radio “2 N 1” Handbook by Buck Rogers K4ABT
Section 1; Packet Radio “The Basics” Section 2; The X1J4 System Node Operator’s (SNO) Handbook
Section 1; Packet Radio “The Basics” A Packet Primer for the new Packeteer __ Page 0
Two Packet Radio Books In One Cover
Section I
A Primer for the
Packet Radio
BEGINNER
Section IISection II
A HANDBOOK for the ADVANCED
Packet Radio
System Node Operator
by
Buck RogersBuck Rogers K4ABT
E-Mail k4abt@packetradio.com PacketRadio Editor, CQ Magazine
PacketRadio Networking
http://www.
packetradio.com

Buck Rogers K4ABT Specifications

General

Brand	Buck Rogers
Model	K4ABT
Category	Radio
Language	English

Summary

Section I: A Primer for the Packet Radio BEGINNER

Chapter 1: Packet Radio "The Easy Way !"

Section II: The X1J4 System Node Operator's Handbook

Chapter 5: What Is A Packet Node?

Chapter 6: Reviewing the New Features of the X1J4 Node

Chapter 7: Understanding theNET X-1J 4 Node

Explains the core functionalities and operational principles of the TheNET X1J4 node.

Chapter 8: Using the Advanced Features of the X1J4 Node

Chapter 9: Constructing, Installing, and Configuring TheNET X1J/4 NODES

Provides step-by-step guidance on building, installing, and configuring TheNET X1J/4 nodes.

Chapter 10: Dual and Multi-Frequency Node Operation

Elaborates on the configuration and operation of dual and multi-frequency nodes.

Chapter 11: The Most Frequently Used SysOp & User Commands

Lists and explains the most common commands used by node operators and users.

Chapter 12: Sysop Validation: (Handling the Password)

Details the process of validating sysop credentials and managing node passwords.

Chapter 14: Route Quality Analysis

Details how to analyze and set route quality values for optimal network performance.

Chapter 15: Digipeating: & Host Interface

Chapter 16: Gateway Interfacing & Setup

Explains how to interface and set up nodes for gateway operations.

Chapter 17: X-1J/+ Parameters

Comprehensive list and explanation of all configurable parameters for the X-1J/+ node.

Chapter 18: The Seventeen X1J4+ Mode Commands and Definitions

Details additional mode commands and their definitions for the X1J4+ firmware.

Appendix B: Locking Routes and Setting "Fixed" Node Paths

Node Routing Basics, or “Choosing Your Node's Neighbors"

Appendix C: The MFJ-52B DEViation and ADC Meter for the X-1J4 NODE

METER Command

The METER Mode Flags

The Deviation Meter Scaling Factor

The Signal Strength Meter Noise Floor Value

The S Meter Display Format Multiplier

The dBm Meter Display Format Multiplier

The dBm Noise Floor Value

Appendix D: The Access Connect Limiting (ACL) Command

Procedures to Transform MFJ-1270C REV 11 into an X1J4 Node