Digital Communications - Made Simple for Cruisers
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Published: 7/10/12
Receive a messages (Always do first):
1.
Turn the Radio, Modem and PC on.
2.
Make sure the equipment is connected as it would be connected for Sailmail or Winlink.
3.
Start Airmail Program
4.
Tune the radio to the frequency you intend to transmit and receive on.
5.
With your mouse, click on “Tools” and then “Dumb Terminal”.
6.
Press “Esc” to see “cmd:” prompt
7.
Type “Listen 1” and press “Enter”.
8.
Your computer may display “*** LISTEN-MODE: 1” indicating you are in fact in the
listening mode.”
9.
You are now listening for messages from anyone.
Send a messages:
1.
At the “cmd:” prompt type “
UN
” and press “Enter”.
2.
The transmitter will key on the selected frequency.
3.
Type your message and press “Enter” at the end of each line.
4.
Start your message with your call sign and end it with your call sign if it is a long
message.
XF1-AD7XL: Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their
party and that party is at Geary’s house on the 4
th
of July for all Cruisers.
(Press “Enter” for next line)
5.
After sending your message, press and hold “
Ctrl
” and then press “
d
” to stop
transmitting.
6.
Then press “
Esc
” to return to the “cmd:” prompt.
7.
Close the terminal window by busing your Mouse Device and clicking on the red
bordered “X” in the upper right corner of the Dumb Terminal.
