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PACTime [EVERY | AFTER]
n
(
n
= 0 – 255)
Default AFTER 10
The time specified by this command is used in Transparent mode to cause packets to be transmit-
ted periodically. When set to AFTER
n
, a packet will be transmitted when input from the terminal
stops for
n
× 100 milliseconds or when PACLEN is reached. When EVERY
n
is specified, a packet
will be transmitted every
n
× 100 milliseconds or when PACLEN is reached. The KAM Plus will not
transmit a packet that contains no data. If CPACTIME is ON, this command will have the same
function in Convers mode.
See also: cpactime, trans
PACTOr [
!
][callsign]
Immediate command
Entering PACTOR with no argument will place the KAM in PACTOR Standby Mode allowing you to
respond to an incoming link request, to transmit a CQ or other broadcast (ARQBBS must be OFF),
or monitor FEC and ARQ PACTOR signals (MONITOR must be ON for the HF port). By specifying
the optional callsign parameter, your KAM Plus will initiate a link attempt with that station. If the
optional
!
is given, the attempt to link will use the long-path protocol, allowing longer distance
communication. You can discontinue the link attempt, or break an existing link with the [Ctrl-C][D]
directive, which will leave you in PACTOR Standby Mode, or with the [Ctrl-C][X] directive which re-
turns you to PACKET Mode (cmd: prompt).
To transmit a CQ from this mode, use the [Ctrl-C][T] directive to begin transmitting, type your
message, then use the [Ctrl-C][E] directive to return to Standby mode after all of your message
has been transmitted.
PARity ODD | EVEN | MARK | SPACE | NONE
Default set by autobaud routine
This command sets the parity mode for communication with the attached terminal. The autobaud
routine sets PARITY based on what is received from the terminal when you press the * to set the
baud rate. If the 8th bit is set, PARITY is set to EVEN and if the 8th bit is not set, PARITY is set to
NONE. This command corresponds to the parity setting in your communications program. If PAR-
ITY is set to NONE all 8 data bits from the terminal may be transmitted over the radio if the
8BITCONV command is ON and operating PACKET or ASCII. If PARITY is set to ODD, EVEN, MARK,
or SPACE, the 8th bit from the terminal will be set to 0 when transmitted over the radio.
See also: 8bitconv
PASs
n
(
n
= $00 – $FF)
Default $16 (Ctrl-V)
The PASS command sets the character used to transmit those characters which normally have spe-
cial meaning to the KAM Plus when operating in packet Convers mode. A list of the special charac-
ters can be displayed with the command DISPLAY C. In order to transmit any of these, you must
precede that character with the PASS character. For instance, if you want to send a [Ctrl-C] to the
station you are talking to, you must type [Ctrl-V][Ctrl-C] since a [Ctrl-C] would normally return you
to the Command mode.
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