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commands. So, lets take a look at the functions of the Mailbox commands. The
functions are as follows:
B
Logout: This initiates a disconnect sequence from the Mailbox.
E
Edit Message Header: This allows editing of the message header. This is
necessary for the Forward and Reverse Forward functions of the Mailbox. The
current is first displayed, then the Mailbox gets the new values, according to
what is entered at the prompts it gives the user. The local and remote SYSOPs
may edit any messages in the Mailbox. Remote users may only messages TO and
FROM himself, and any message of 'T'raffic. Below are the edit prompts and an
explanation as to what their functions are:
To:
The callsign of the person the message is going to goes here. It must
be different than MYcall or MYMcall.
@:
The callsign of the BBS you wish to Forward the message to
is placed here. This BBS should be the one where the person whom you are
sending the message to gets his mail.
From:
The callsign of the person who originated the message is placed
here.
Type:
The Type of message you are sending is placed here. This will turn
on a flag in the first flag box. There are a few message types, and here are a
couple listed below:
1.
"T" messages -- These are
NTS (National Traffic System)
type
messages. This message system was developed by the ARRL. These messages
must be formatted in a certain way. Please refer to the
ARRL Net Directory
for
more detailed view and information on this message system.
2.
"P" messages-- These types of messages are still private to the
sender, recipient, and the SYSOP.
There are other types of messages supported by the Mailbox but without special
features.
Flag:
The message Flag is now very important. All of flags can be set
via the S (send) or E (edit) commands. This flag will either be an N or a Y. This
