Instruction manual
MFJ-1289 Multicom User's Manual Page 6
The MFJ MULTICOM software supports packet picture transfer, SSTV and
FAX operation. To successfully operate these modes and display pictures on the
screen, certain hardware is required for your computer system. In addition to the
following requirements, your computer must have at least 512K of RAM:
Packet Picture Transfer
o Computer System: IBM PC/XT/AT/386 or compatible computer with a
clock speed of 7 Mhz or faster; the older "XT-style" PCs running at 4.77
Mhz are incapable of running the fax or SSTV modes.
o Monitor: CGA, EGA or VGA graphic card and monitor;
o Controller: MFJ-1270, MFJ-1274, MFJ-1278B, or MFJ-1278.
Multi-gray Level SSTV
o Computer System: An IBM PC/XT/AT/386 or compatible computer;
o Monitor: A VGA graphic card and monitor;
o Controller: The MFJ-1278 with multi-gray level modem or MFJ-1278B.
Color SSTV
o Computer System: An IBM PC/XT/AT/386 or compatible computer;
o Monitor: A VGA graphic card and monitor only (other monitor/graphic
card combinations will not allow color reception);
o Controller: The MFJ-1278 with multi-gray level modem or MFJ-1278B.