COMMANDS
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PAclen n (n = 0 – 255)
default 128
KPC-1/KPC-2/KPC-2400
Packet
default 128/128
KAM/KPC-4
Packet
This command specifies the maximum length of the data portion of a packet. The TNC will auto-
matically send a packet when the number of input bytes reaches n. This value is used in both
Convers and Transparent. Modes. A value of 0 means 256 bytes.
See also: maxframe
PACTime (Every | After)n (n = 0 – 255)
default After 10 All units Packet
This parameter is always used in Transparent Mode and will also be used in Convers Mode if
CPACTIME is ON. When After is specified, bytes are packaged when input from the terminal stops
for n × 100 ms. When
Every
is specified, input bytes are packaged and queued for transmission
every n × 100 ms. A zero length packet is never produced and the timer is not started until a new
byte is entered. If Every or After is not given, the current state is retained.
See also: cpactime, trans
PACTOr [!][
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] V 6.0
immediate KAM PACTOR
Entering PACTOR with no parameter will place the KAM in PACTOR Standby, allowing you to re-
spond to an incoming link request or allowing you to transmit a CQ or other broadcast. By using
the optional callsign parameter, this command will initiate a link attempt wit station
xxxxxxxx
. If
the optional
!
is given, the attempt will use the long-path protocol, allowing longer distance com-
munications. You can discontinue the link attempt or break an existing link with the Ctrl-C D direc-
tive, which will leave you in the PACTOR Standby Mode or with the Ctrl-C X directive which returns
you to Packet Mode (cmd: prompt).
PARity n (n = 0 – 4)
default 4 All units Packet
This command sets the Parity mode for output to the terminal according to the following table:
n Parity
0
1
2
3
4
odd
even
mark
space
none (no modification)
The TNC can only send serial output with 8 data bits and one stop bit. Setting the PARITY parame-
ter defines the eighth bit. In Command Mode the eighth bit is automatically stripped; in Convers
Mode and ASCII mode stripping of the eighth bit is determined by 8BITCONV; in Transparent
Mode the eighth bit is sent out as received. This command corresponds to the setting of parity in
your communications program.
See also: 8bitconv
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