PK-88 OPERATING MANUAL
COMMAND SUMMARY
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CPACTIME can be used for several types of computer communications such as electronic mail sys-
tems, bulletin board or host computer operation when full Transparent Mode features are not de-
sired.
When CPACTIME is ON, characters are packetized and transmitted periodically as they are in
Transparent Mode. Local keyboard editing and display features of the Converse Mode are available;
software flow control can be used.
See the PACTIME command, (which controls the rate and mode of packet assembly) for a dis-
cussion of how periodic packetizing works.
Set ACRPACK OFF in this mode.
When ACRPACK is ON, the send-packet character is inserted in the data being packetized even
though it was not typed.
⇒
To include <CR> characters in transmitted packets, set SENDPAC to a character not normally
used (e.g., <CTRL-P>); the PK-88 then treats a <CR> as an ordinary character.
⇒
Set CPACTIME ON for an operation similar to full break-in CW.
Setting CPACTIME ON transmits your text soon after you type it, in short bursts of a few charac-
ters. The other station may break in at will. Some operators find it easier to chat in this mode. De-
lays are eliminated while long packets are being typed.
CR
ON|OFF
Mnemonic:
CR
Default: ON
Parameters:
ON
The send-packet character, normally <CR>, is added to all packets sent in
Converse Mode.
OFF
The send-packet character is not added to packets.
CR is synonymous with ACRPACK and is used in the same manner as the newer command. Either
command word has the same effect.
CSTATUS
Mnemonic:
CS
Immediate Command
CSTATUS is an immediate command used in multiple connections. When
CSTATUS
is typed, your
monitor displays:
The number of each logical channel.
The link state of all ten logical channels.
The current input/output channel - the one you're using.
Whether each channel connection is 'permanent.' (See CONPERM.)
Depending on your use of multiple connections and the USERS command, CSTATUS will show you
the following displays:
