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MFJ Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B User Manual

MFJ Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B
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MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 1
COMPUTER INTERFACING...................................................................................... 4
MFJ Starter Packs .................................................................................................. 4
Computer Interface with MFJ Starter Pack............................................................ 5
Computer Interface without MFJ Starter Pack....................................................... 5
SERIAL PORT SIGNALS............................................................................................ 5
COMPUTER WITH SPECIFIC SERIAL INTERFACES............................................ 6
Apple Macintosh.................................................................................................... 6
Commodore C64, C128 and VIC-20...................................................................... 7
IBM PCjr................................................................................................................ 7
Radio Shack Color Computer ................................................................................ 8
Color Computers.................................................................................................... 8
IBM PC/XT/AT/386/486 and compatibles Computer ...........................................8
Other Computers with Nonstandard Serial Ports.................................................... 9
TERMINAL SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS............................................................ 10
Apple Macintosh.................................................................................................... 10
Apple II, II+, IIe, IIc .............................................................................................. 10
Commodore C64, C128 and VIC-20...................................................................... 11
IBM PCjr................................................................................................................ 11
IBM and Compatible Computers ...........................................................................11
Radio Shack Color Computer ................................................................................ 12
Radio Shack Model 100/102 and NEC 8201 ......................................................... 12
MFJ-1278B SERIAL PORT PIN FUNCTIONS........................................................... 12
COMPUTER BAUD RATE ......................................................................................... 13
Autobaud................................................................................................................ 13
Changing Terminal Baud Rate............................................................................... 14
VERIFYING SERIAL PORT OPERATION................................................................ 15
PARALLEL PRINTER PORT...................................................................................... 16
Printer Port Connection.......................................................................................... 16
Printer Consideration ............................................................................................. 17
Printer Port Test..................................................................................................... 17
RADIO INTERFACING............................................................................................... 18
MFJ-1278B Radio Ports ........................................................................................ 18
RADIO PORTS CONNECTION.................................................................................. 19
HANDHELD RADIO CONNECTION ........................................................................ 20
RADIO INTERFACING METHODS .......................................................................... 21
Method 1: Direct Connection to Microphone and Speaker.................................... 21
Transmit Audio Level Adjustment for Method I Interface ............................... 21
Setting the Receiver Audio Input Level
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MFJ Multi-mode Data Controller MFJ-1278B Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMulti-mode Data Controller
ModelMFJ-1278B
InterfaceRS-232
Power Supply12 VDC
Modes SupportedPacket, RTTY, ASCII, CW
Frequency RangeHF/VHF
ConnectorsDB-9

Summary

INTRODUCTION

COMPUTER INTERFACING

Details connecting the MFJ-1278B to computers via serial or TTL ports.

TERMINAL SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Specifies software requirements for enabling the computer to act as an ASCII terminal.

RADIO INTERFACING

Explains how to connect the MFJ-1278B to radios for operation.

BASIC OPERATION

OPERATIONAL MODES

Guides on changing operating modes using the MODE command and understanding mode codes.

PACKET OPERATION

Covers basic VHF packet operation, including connect/disconnect exercises and digipeating.

PACTOR

Introduces PACTOR operation, its features, and mailbox functionality.

ADVANCED OPERATION

SPECIAL CHARACTERS

Discusses special characters for input editing, flow control, and customizing MFJ-1278B functions.

PACKET OPERATING MODES

Explains Command, Converse, and Transparent modes for packet operations.

Commands Affecting Protocol

Details commands that influence the AX.25 packet protocol operation.

HARDWARE

MFJ-1278B SPECIFICATIONS

Lists the technical specifications of the MFJ-1278B hardware.

RS-232C HANDSHAKING PROTOCOL

Details the hardware handshaking protocol for the RS-232C port.

JUMPER FUNCTIONS

Lists the function and location of various jumpers on the MFJ-1278B mother board.

TROUBLESHOOTING

GENERAL TESTS

Provides basic tests and initial checks for diagnosing MFJ-1278B problems.

SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS

Lists common symptoms and guides for resolving MFJ-1278B issues.

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