
+ We recommend that you change the HF default value of 192 to 63 when operat-
ing VHF 1200 baud packet.
This command, used with SLOTTIME, implements an algorithm for channel ac-
cess to send packets. The algorithm used to determine whether or not to transmit
using the PERSIST/SLOTTIME method has been shown to be considerably more
efficient than the DWAIT method used by most standard AX.25 packet stations.
The result of using the persistence algorithm is increased throughput under most
channel conditions.
The value of “n” is used to determine if a packet will be sent after SLOTTIME
expires. For example, let’s assume a PERSIST setting of 63 and a SLOTTIME
setting of 10. This slottime setting corresponds to 100 milliseconds. When the
TNC detects that the channel is clear and available (no carrier is detected), it
starts a timer (SLOTTIME). When the timer expires (100 ms in our case) the
TNC generates a random number between 0 and 255. If the generated number is
equal to or less than the PERSIST value, the TNC keys up the transmitter and
sends the data packet. With our setting of 63 the odds of this occurring after the
first slottime are 1 in 4. (Actually the probability is PERSIST plus 1 divided by
256.) If the TNC generated random number is greater than PERSIST, the TNC
restarts the timer and waits for the timer to expire again before generating a new
random number. This is repeated until the TNC gains channel access and sends
its packet of information.
Making SLOTTIME smaller will cause the TNC to generate the random number
more frequently, whereas raising the PERSIST value will give a better chance
(improve the odds) of transmitting the data. Through careful choice of these val-
ues, it is possible to improve data throughput while at the same time permitting
shared channel usage by other packet stations. The persistence algorithm has
been added on top of the DWAIT algorithm.
Note:
When switching from 300 baud packet operation on HF to 1200 baud packet
operation on VHF/UHF, remember to change the following (HF defaulted) parame-
ters: Mark, Space, SWP, Slottime, Persist, Maxframe, Paclen, Hbaud. See the
packet section in the modes of operation chapter for further detail (page 144).
See also:
slottime
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