MFJ-1278 & MFJ-1278T Fast-Start Manual
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Introduction
This MFJ-1278 Fast-Start Manual is intended to provide you with the minimum Information neces-
sary to install your MFJ-1278 or MFJ-1278T "Turbo" Multi-Mode as quickly as possible. For detail
operation, please see the main instruction manual.
The difference between the MFJ-1278 and the MFJ-1278T is that the MFJ-1278T has the 2400 mo-
dem installed. If your MFJ-1278 does not have the 2400 modem installed, it can be purchased sep-
arately (Model MFJ-2400) and installed by the user. With the 2400 modem installed, your MFJ-
1278 can operate 300 baud, 1200 baud and 2400 bps packets.
The Computer Installation section assumes that you have purchased one of the MFJ Starter Packs.
If you are not using the MFJ Starter Pack, you should refer to the main MFJ-1278 Owner's Manual
for Computer interface connections. However, you may still use the Radio Installation and the oth-
er parts of the Fast-Start manual.
Your MFJ Starter Pack consists of terminal Software and a serial cable to connect between the
MFJ-1278 and your Computer.
The Starter Packs available are MFJ-1289 for IBM and compatible Computers, MFJ-1282B for Com-
modore 64/128 Computers and MFJ-1287B for the Macintosh Computer.
MFJ-1289 Starter Pack includes the MULTICOM advanced terminal program. MULTICOM supports
multi-gray levels FAX and SSTV receiving and transmitting. It also supports VGA packet picture
passing. Other unique features this program gives you are: Auto-Router™ lets you store digipeater
node routes for easy execution, Multi-Word™ makes it easy for you to transmit any portion of a
file, Packet Multi-Plex™ lets you send and receive packet messages during binary file transfer.
MULTICOM is fully menu driver, and it is very easy to use. It has dedicated function buffers for
each mode of Operation.
MFJ-1289 MULTICOM is highly recommended if you are using an IBM or compatible Computer with
your MFJ-1278.
MFJ-1282B for the Commodore C64/128 and MFJ-1287B for the Macintosh Computers also support
Multi-Gray FAX/SSTV Operation.