A.3.3 Text or String Parameters
A text parameter such as the CTEXT message (your Connect-TEXT
message) can hold most any ASCII character including UPPER and lower
case letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation.
Some commands such as CONNECT require call signs as parameters. These
parameters are usually call signs, but may be any string of numbers
and at least one letter up to six characters in length. Some commands
such as CFROM (your "Connect FROM" list) have parameters which are
actually lists of call signs. You must separate multiple call signs
with either spaces or commas.
A.3.4 Using Commands Without Arguments
All commands that accept values or parameters may be typed without any
arguments to check their status.
Typing the only the command name "VHF" with no arguments displays:
cmd:VHF - Command with no arguments
Vhf ON - displays the present value
NOTE: The DISPLAY command shows you groups of related parameters.
A.4 Controller Messages
From time to time, the PK-232 will generate messages informing you of
its status. Error messages will also be generated if the PK-232 did
not understand a command you have entered. This section describes the
PK-232's messages and the circumstances which cause them to appear.
A.4.1 General Status Messages
Sign-On Message
AEA PK-232M Data Controller
Copyright (C) 1986 - 1990 by
Advanced Electronic Applications, Inc.
Release DD-MMM-YY
cmd:
The sign-on message appears when you turn on your PK-232, after system
"RESTART" or "RESET" after the autobaud routine. The release date is
updated whenever the firmware is changed. Please write the date on
the first page of this manual in case it is needed.
PK232 is using default values
This message appears the first time you turn on your PK-232 or every
time you turn the PK-232 on if the battery jumper is removed. The
message will also appear in response to the RESET command.
cmd:
This is the Command Mode prompt. When this prompt appears, the PK-232
is waiting for you to issue a command. Anything you type after this
prompt is interpreted as a command to the PK-232.
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