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EPROM PROGRAMED (FIXED) PARAMETERS
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Parameter 24, NO-ACTIVITY TIMEOUT
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The no-activity timeout timer performs several missions. The node monitors
activity on either of level 2 and level 4 circuits. If no activity is detected
during the period the timer is set for, the circuit is disconnected. In
conjunction with circuit activity, the timer sets the life of the "activity
arrow" seen on the ROUTES response. It also sets the maximum period a CQ
command can be observed in the USERS response. Setting the timeout to zero
disables the timer (not recommended). Suggested value is 900 seconds (15
minutes) although DXPacketCluster operators prefer it to be maxed to prevent
their users from becoming prematurely disconnected.
(Range: 0-65535)
Parameter 25, P-PERSISTENCE THRESHOLD
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Parameters 25 and 26 work together to set up a random delay determining
when the node will key up following a DCD decision that the channel is clear.
This is an anti-collision technique. When the node is ready to transmit, a
number between 0 and 255 is internally generated. If this number is equal or
less than the value set by Parameter 25, the node keys immediately upon sensing
a clear channel. If the internally generated number is greater than the value
of parameter 25, the node waits for a period of time equal to the slot time and
then internally generates a new number, etc. A value of 64 is 25% of 255 and
thus sets the percentage of time the node will immediately key-up when a clear
channel is sensed.
Protected trunking nodes (those with only one transmitter on their receive
frequency) would have faster throughput if random key-up delays were
eliminated. Setting parameter 25 to a value of 255 will accomplish this.
(Range: 0-255)
Parameter 26, SLOT TIME
-----------------------
The slot time interval is adjusted in consonance with P-Persistance to
establish a variable delay node key-up algorithm designed to prevent
collisions. Since the variable key-up delay algorithm only impacts WHEN the
node is keyed, it has no relationship to either node or user TXDs. On
single transmitter channels, slot time is disabled when P-Persist is set to
255. In multiple transmitter environments and with P-Persist set to 64, a
slot time of 10 (100 milliseconds) is suggested.
(Range: 0-127)
Parameter 27, LINK T2 TIMEOUT
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Link T2 timeout is the node's equivalent to a TNC's RESPONSE TIME
parameter. It sets the amount of delay following receipt of a level 2 info
frame before an acknowledgement is sent. A little delay is desirable as it
gives a chance for the ack to ride along on the next info frame. Too much
delay will slow throughput. Suggested value is "100" (1 second).
(Range: 0-6000)
Parameter 28, LINK T3 TIMEOUT
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Link T3 timeout is the node's equivalent to a TNC's CHECK parameter. Its
purpose is to send out a level 2 "check packet" following a specified period of
inactivity, to verify the link layer is still connected. If a response isn't
received prior to completion of the retry sequence, the circuit is
disconnected. Should the timer value (10 ms increments) be set too short, the
check packets add unnecessarily to link congestion. The suggested value is "0"
(timer disabled).
(Range: 0 - 65535)
Parameter 29, STATION ID BEACONS
--------------------------------
Determines if and when, the node transmits it's ID. The following options
are available:
0 = Disabled (ID's OFF)
1 = Used (ID's every 10 minutes when the frequency is in use)
2 = Enabled (ID's broadcast every 10 minutes)
ID beacons contribute to network overhead. On isolated backbone trunks they
can be turned off. On user/LAN nodes, ID's are useful MHeard support for TNC
and KA-node listings. Suggested value here is "1".
(Range: 0-2)
Parameter 30, CQ BROADCASTS
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Controls whether or not the UNPROTO text sent by a CQ user will be broadcast
from the node. This parameter does not affect the listing seen in response to
a USERS command should someone be inviting a CQ contact. 0 = Disabled (no
UNPROTO broadcasts), 1 = Enabled (UNPROTO broadcasts allowed). Suggested value
is "1".
(Range: 0-1)
Parameter 31, FULL DUPLEX
-------------------------
Full duplex allows the internal TNC modem to independently receive and
transmit. Its usage is intended for a full-duplex configuration as might be
found on modern systems using packet repeater LANs and full-duplex backbones.
For all other applications the recommended value is OFF (0). 0 = OFF, 1 = ON.
(Range: 0-1)
Parameter 32, PORT DIRECTION
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NOTE: Applies only to nodes equipped with telemetry daughterboard. Ports
are unidirectional for telemetry applications. There are two ports, labeled
Port A and Port B. Each port has eight bits, or lines. The ports can be SYSOP
set as either input or output. When set as an output port, from one to eight
on-site optional devices per port can be controlled. Set as an input port,
data from one to eight optional on-site sensors can be read out. Ports can be
designated as: A = I (input), A = O (output), B = I (input), B = O (output).
Typical values would be A = I, B = I.
(Range: A=I, O and B=I, O)
Parameter 33, MULTIPLIERS
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NOTE: Applies only to nodes equipped with telemetry daughterboard. Sets
the appropriate scale for sensor voltage.