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mode using the Menu, right mouse click or special key option.
Then press Page up to go into the transmit mode. When ready to
receive press Page Down.
You may PANIC Kill the transmitter at any time by pressing the
HOME key.
8.2.2 ARQ Operations
ARQ operations are characterized as two stations in a "linked"
QSO. The advantage of ARQ operation is that it is virtually error
free. When a station does not receive a data frame correctly it will
"REQUEST" a repeat of the data frame.
8.2.2.1 Linking to Another Station
To link to another station, use the following steps.
1. Enter the Selcal of the other station.
This can be done using the F2 Enter Call dialog box, or
highlighting the call with the mouse.
2. Press ALT-C and press enter when ready.
If the link is successful and Announcements have been
selected, the Selcal will be played via CW or Voice.
8.2.2.2 Killing a Link
To force kill a link,. press the HOME key. This will drop
the link immediately.
8.2.2.3 Ending a QSO
Press either ALT-D (this sends the END QSO text) or ALT-
SHIFT-D (sends no additional text).
8.3 PACTOR Operation
8.3.1 FEC Operations
FEC operation are "one-way" forms of communications. This can
be convenient for "round table" operations involving more than
one other stations. There are only three active controls required
for FEC operation. There are Page Up which places the TNC into
transmit mode, Page Down which places the TNC into receive
mode after the appropriate idle sequence and the End Key which
provides a formatted changeover to receive mode.
To operate in FEC mode, first place the TNC into the appropriate
mode using the Menu, right mouse click or special key option.
Then press Page up to go into the transmit mode. When ready to
receive press Page Down.
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