Specifications

CHAPTER 5
MAILDROP OPERATION
5.1 Overview of MailDrop Operation
The PK-900's MailDrop is a personal mailbox that uses a subset of
the well-known W0RLI/WA7MBL packet BBS commands allowing messages to
be automatically sent and received. The MailDrop operates in Packet,
AMTOR and PACTOR modes and may be accessed from both Radio Ports,
although not simultaneously. This allows message traffic to move from
Packet to AMTOR or PACTOR and vice versa.
When your MailDrop is active, distant stations can connect (in Packet)
or Link (in AMTOR/PACTOR) to your PK-900, leave messages for you or
read messages from you. If you choose to allow it, any station may
leave messages for any other station simply by turning the parameter
3RDPARTY ON.
The Maildrop also supports forwarding and reverse forwarding of Packet
messages if properly coordinated with a local "full service" BBS.
Hierarchical message addressing is supported to simplify the routing
of both national and international traffic.
5.1.1 RAM Space for Message Storage
Approximately 17K bytes of RAM are available to your MailDrop. RAM
space is dynamically allocated so that it is possible to store as many
messages as you like until all the memory is filled. If all 18K of
RAM is used, the MailDrop displays the message "*** No free memory".
5.1.2 System Commands
MailDrop operation is completely under your "SYSOP" control from your
local terminal or computer keyboard. Only you can start and stop
MailDrop service. The commands shown below provide MailDrop control.
5.1.3 Your MailDrop Callsign
When operating in Packet, your MailDrop can have its own callsign
which you enter with the MYMAIL command. If you do not enter a
callsign in MYMAIL, the MailDrop will use MYCALL when it is enabled.
When operating the MailDrop in AMTOR, your 4 character MYSELCAL or 7
character MYIDENT is used and must be entered for remote users to
access the MailDrop. Se the command summary (Appendix A) for
information on how to set MYSELCAL and MYIDENT
5.1.4 Start and Stop MailDrop Operation
Set MAILDROP to ON to start Packet MailDrop operation (default is OFF).
This command activates or deactivates your Packet MailDrop. Set TMAIL
ON to start AMTOR/PACTOR MailDrop operation. Again, the default is
OFF.
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