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10-2-4 READ command
Abbrev. R default None range n1,n2…
example R 2
This command allows you to read the specified message in the MB. To read multiple messages, use comma as
a separation.
10-2-5 WRITE command
Abbrev. W default None range call
example W W1BBB (to specify the destination)
W (for open message)
This command is for posting a message in the MB. When this command is input, “Subject:” appears, where you
can write a message title, up to 30 characters for lower case, 15 for upper case. After the title is entered, Message:
appears, and you may enter the text of the message.
When your message is finished, enter [CR][Ctrl-Z][CR] or [CR]/EX[CR]. If you exceed the amount of
available memory while composing a message, the WRITE function terminates and the message is deleted.
10-2-6 KILL command
Abbrev. KI default None range n1,…etc.
This command deletes messages left in the MB. Use commands as follows:
example KI n (to delete a specific message)
KI n,n,n,..(to delete multiple messages)
KI % (to delete 10 messages in order of younger message numbers)
KI & (as above in order of older numbers)
10-3 Message Board related LED
Message Board LED indicates the following status, and relative commands are explained here.
10-3-1 MBODLED terminal
It illuminates when someone is connected to MB.
10-3-2 MAILLED terminal
When a message arrives in your MB, and MAIL command (explained later) is ON, LED lights up.
10-3-3 MAIL command
Abbrev. MAI default OFF / ON/OFF/MAI ON
Selects LED display (or not). If LED indication is desired in condition explained above, set this parameter ON.
10-4 Operation commands for users
The following commands are available for outside users when accessing the MB. They are not
“command-mode” commands, but are used in converse mode while connected to the BBS.
10-4-1 W command
Abbrev. None default None range call
example W W1BBB (to be read only by a specific station)
W (to be read by anyone/open message)
This command is for posting message to MB. When this command is input, “Subject:” appears and the sender
may enter a title message, up to 30 characters for lower case, 15 for upper case. When the title is entered,
Message: appears, and the TNC is ready to receive message text.