Instruction Manual

OPERATIONS 4-1
MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO
12/2000
4.0 OPERATIONS
This chapter covers the fundamental operating procedures of the MCC-545C and is functionally
divided into seven sections:
! Getting Started
! Station Operational Parameters
! Sending and Receiving Messages
! Data Logging
! Reporting Position Location
! Master Mode Functions
! Examining System Statistics
4.1 Getting Started
4.1.1 Command Entry and Editing
You must enter carriage returns after every command. A list of all the operator commands are
given in Table 4.2.
When a command is accepted, the operator terminal will print the system time. For a description
of printouts, see Appendix A.
Before you begin you should familiarize yourself with the special editing functions that you can
use when entering commands:
[DEL] Deletes last character entered.
[CTRL] Prints command line on next line down.
[CTRL]-R Repeats last command line
\X Removes current line from command buffer.
[CR], [LF] or [ENTER] Terminates line and causes the command entered to be executed.
4.1.2 Unit Name and Station ID
In command descriptions, the parameter "name" is the assigned Station name. The name is the
numeric Station ID. For more information on MCC-545C operation as either a Remote or Master
Station, refer to Section 4.2.1. Station IDs, represented by "nnnn", can be assigned as follows:
1 – 245 Master Station
256 – 4095 Remote