MFJ MFJ-1214PC User Manual

MFJ-1214-PC Multimode

INTRODUCTION

MFJ-1214PC

MULTIMODE COMPUTER INTERFACE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MFJ Enterprises, INC
300 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, MS 39759 USA

Copyright  1996 No one may copy or reproduce any part of this
document without the express permission of MFJ Enterprises, INC.
Printed in USA.

Table of Contents

•INTRODUCTION

Multi-Mode Computer Interface
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Unpacking your 1214PC
1-2
System Requirements
1-3
Hardware Installation
1-4
Radio Interfacing
1-6
HT Interfacing 1-6
Transmit Audio Level
1-6
Cabling Accessories
1-7
MFJ-1272 Mic Switch 1-7
Software Installation
1-8
Formatting New Disks
1-8
Disk Backup
1-10
Installing the 1214PC Software
1-11

SYSTEM SETUP

MFJ-1214PC Main Menu
2-1
Step-by-Step System Setup
2-2
Graphics Configuration
2-3
Video Mode
2-3
X Size
2-4
Y Size
2-4
EGA or VGA
2-5
Super VGA Chipset Selection
2-5
Test 2-7
Auto 2-7
Serial Port Selection
2-8
COM 1-4 2-8
Int 1-4
2-8
Auto 2-8
Printer Port Selection
2-9
LPT 1-3 2-9

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Remaining Options
2-9
VGA Enhancer 2-9
DMA 2-9
Save 2-10
Exit 2-10
Quick Screen Redraw
2-10

FREQUENCY MANAGER

Frequency Manager
3-1
Frequency Manager Commands
3-2
New 3-2
Edit 3-3
Save Frequency List
3-4
Reduce Frequency List
3-4
Print Frequency List
3-5
Exit 3-6

FAX OPERATION

Fax Operation
4-1
Description of a FAX
4-1
Sending and Receiving FAX
4-2
File Manager Commands
4-3
Transmit 4-4
Configuration
4-5
Transmit File
4-6
Transmit Screen
4-6
Exit 4-6
Receive 4-7
Status Box
4-7
Skew Right
4-8
Skew Left 4-8
Manual Synchronization
4-8

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Normal Inverse 4-8
Engage Autosave
4-9
Engage Autoprint
4-9
Mark End Of Picture
4-9
Exit 4-9
Hauto
4-10
Mauto
4-10
RX Adjust 4-11
Receiving Tip
4-11
Tuning To A FAX Signal
4-12
Bandwidth Control
4-13
Start Frequency
4-14
Stop Frequency 4-14
Special Parameters
4-15
Use Start Frequency
4-15
Inverse Phasing
4-15
MFJ/BMET/NSK 4-16
Chan1, Chan2
4-16
H Mirr
4-16
V Mirr
4-16
Inverse
4-16
SW 5% 4-16
Exit 4-16
Timer Reception
4-17
Start at
4-18
Stop at
4-18
Exit 4-18
Auto Functions 4-19
Autosave 4-19
Disk Save Format
4-19

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Auto Print
4-20
Set Menu Color 4-21
Nice 4-22
Y Geo
4-22
267, 288, 352, 576
4-22
48, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240
4-23
Load FAX 4-23
Save FAX 4-24
Color Processing
4-24
Delete
4-25
Rename 4-25
BInfo
4-25
Display FAX
4-25
Global Display 4-26
Load 4-26
Rename 4-27
Delete
4-27
Exit 4-27
Print Fax 4-27
Printer Control
4-27
Configuration
4-30
Receiver Control String
4-30
Baudrate 4-30
Load 4-31
Save 4-31
Exit 4-31
Animate FAX
4-31
Create Animation
4-32
Show Animation 4-32
Exit 4-32
Picture Rotation
4-32
90 Rotation
4-32
180 Rotation
4-33

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270 Rotation
4-33
Exit 4-33
Step-by-Step: How To Receive A FAX
4-34
Step-by-Step: How To Transmit A FAX
4-36

COLOR FAX

Color FAX 5-1
Standards for Color FAX
5-1
Create Color FAX
5-1
Cyan 5-2
Magenta 5-2
Yellow
5-3
View Picture
5-3
Load Picture
5-3
Extract Functions
5-4
Define Extract
5-4
Mouse
5-4
Enter
5-5
F10 5-5
Extract Screen
5-5
Full Screen
5-5
Display Full
5-5
Load Extract Definition
5-5
Save Extract Definition
5-5
Display Functions
5-5
Mirror Picture
5-5
Synchron Picture
5-6
Invert Picture
5-6
Display Extract
5-6

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Set Color Palette
5-6
Color Work
5-7
Define Color Point
5-7
Save Color Point
5-7
Escape to Picture
5-7
Tab to Main Menu
5-7
Save Picture
5-7
Delete
5-8
Rename 5-8
Binfo
5-8
90 Rotation
5-8
180 Rotation
5-8
270 Rotation
5-8
Print Picture
5-8
Setup Printer
5-8
Cyan Sequence 5-8
Magenta Sequence
5-8
Yellow Sequence
5-9
Intensity 5-9
Saturation
5-9
256 Color Picture
5-9
3600 Color Picture
5-9
4096 Color Picture
5-10
True Gray Picture
5-10
32K Color Picture
5-10
Save IFF 24 Bit
5-11
Nice Mode 5-11
Exit 5-11

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Step By Step: How to Create a Color FAX
5-12

RTTY/ASCII OPERATION

System Setup for RTTY
6-1
Standards for RTTY Transmit and Receive
6-1
RTTY/ASCII Receive
6-2
Auto Converter 6-4
Full ADC Range 6-4
Auto ADC Adjust
6-4
Lo Level 6-5
Mi Level 6-5
Hi Level 6-5
RTTY Transmit 6-5
Tx All
6-5
Tx Cur
6-5
Text Editor
6-6
Editor Functions and Commands
6-6
TX All
6-7
TX Cur 6-7
Load Text 6-7
Save Text 6-9
Delete Line
6-9
Delete Text
6-9
Insert Text
6-10
Exit 6-10
Editor
6-10
Screen
6-10
PgUp PgDown 6-10
Home
6-10
End 6-10

CW OPERATION

Standards for CW Reception and Transmission
7-1
CW Tuning Procedure 7-1

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CW Transmission
7-4
TX All
7-5
TX Cur 7-5

CW/RTTY/ASCII FUNCTIONS

Mode 8-1
Edit 8-1
Clr 8-1
Baud 8-1
Normal /Inverse
8-3
LE/FI
8-3
Save 8-3
Save Buffer Only
8-4
Save Buffer
8-4
Save Current
8-5
Print
8-5
Adjust
8-5
Analyzer 8-6
TX Params 8-6
Speaker 8-7
QRM Mode 8-7
Synchronous Mode
8-7
Accept
8-7
Cancel
8-7
Mark 8-8
Space
8-8
RX Params 8-8
Mark And Space 8-9
Space Only
8-9
Exit 8-9
Mode Configurations
8-9
Load Configurations
8-9
Save Configurations
8-10

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Timer
8-12
Start
8-12
Stop 8-12

APPENDIX

Radio Hookup
A-1
Radio Port Connection
A-2
Hex To Decimal Conversion Chart
A-3
Troubleshooting
A-4
Order Form
A-5

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig. 1-1 9/25 Pin Configuration Jumper
Fig. 1-2 Grid Block/Direct Jumper

Fig. 2-1 VT Menu
Fig. 2-2 Configuration Screen
Fig. 2-3 Good Chip Set Selected
Fig. 2-4 Bad Chip Set Selected
Fig. 2-5 Testing Serial Ports
Fig. 2-6 Serial Test Port Complete
Fig. 2-7 Save Modifications Screen

Fig. 3-1 Frequency Manager Menu
Fig. 3-2 Enter Frequency Menu
Fig. 3-3 Stations Conditions Menu
Fig. 3-4 Print Frequency List Menu

Fig. 4-1 FAX Components
Fig. 4-2 Transmit Receive Fax Screen
Fig. 4-3 Transmit Selection Screen
Fig. 4-4 Statis Box
Fig. 4-5 Bar Graph
Fig. 4-6 Two Level Tuning Graph
Fig. 4-7 Multi Level Tuning Graph
Fig. 4-8 Special Parameters Menu
Fig. 4-9 Timer Menu
Fig. 4-10 Set Menu Color Menu
Fig. 4-11 Load Fax File Manager
Fig. 4-12 Save Fax File Manager
Fig. 4-13 Global Display Menu
Fig. 4-14 Scaling Examples
Fig. 4-15 Dither Example

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Fig. 4-16 Floyd Example
Fig. 4-17 Animation Selection Menu

Fig. 5-1 Color Fax Menu
Fig. 5-2 Extract Menu

Fig. 6-1 RTTY Character "D"
Fig. 6-2 ASCII Character "S"
Fig. 6-3 RTTY Tuning Indicator Receiving
Fig. 6-4 Load Editor Text Menu
Fig. 6-5 Save Editor Text Menu
Fig. 7-1 Mode Select Menu
Fig. 7-2 Receive Parameters Menu
Fig. 7-3 Transmit Parameters Screen

Fig. 8-1 Baud Rate Select Table
Fig. 8-2 Select WPM
Fig. 8-3 Save Options
Fig. 8-4 Tuning Indicator
Fig. 8-5 Transmit Parameters
Fig. 8-6 Receive Parameters

Fig. A-1 5 Pin Din Wire Colors

LIST OF TABLES

Table 2-1 Video Modes
Table 2-2 Graphics Modes For Specific Chipsets

Table 4-1 Printer Drivers
Table A-1 Mic Cable Wiring

Table A-2 Radio Cables
Table A-3 Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table

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Important Notes

Hardware Compatibility

This new software is specifically for the New Model MFJ-1214
Rev. 4. This unit has expanded functions to work with this
software which older MFJ-1214's do not have. If you own an
older MFJ-1214 and use this software MFJ does not guarantee it's
compatibility.

Keyboard Conventions

Due to the lack of standardization for IBM-PC Compatible
keyboards it is necessary to standardize keystroke instructions
in this manual. The following chart tells how this instruction
will denote different keystroke for all keyboards.

Manual
Text
<ENTER>

Press the Enter Key after tying in the

BackSpace
Del
Insert
Home

End
PgUp

PgDown
Ctrl

Press and Hold Ctrl, Press and Release another
Alt

Press and Hold Alt, Press and Release another

Keystrokes for all keyboards
The Enter Key: Enter: Return or A large key

with a bent arrow
preceding text

The Back Space Key: BackSpace or the Straight
Arrow above Enter
The Delete Key: Delete, Del, or . Del (must
have Num Lock OFF)
The Insert Key: Insert or 0 Ins (Num Lock
OFF)
The Home Key: Home or 7 Home (Num Lock OFF)
The End Key: End or 1 End (Num Lock OFF)
The PageUp Key: Page Up, PgUp or 9 PgUp (Num
Lock OFF)
The PageDown Key: Page Down, PgDn or 3 PgDn
(Num Lock OFF)
The Control Key: Ctrl or Control

Key, Release Ctrl
The Alternate Key: Alt

Key, Release Alt

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MULTI-MODE COMPUTER INTERFACE

We here at MFJ would like to welcome you the world of FAX, with
your purchase of the MFJ-1214PC Multi-Mode Computer Interface.
The MFJ-1214PC Multi-Mode Computer Interface, along with the
software is one of the most advanced FAX interfaces available
today. The MFJ-1214PC connects between a transceiver (or a
receiver) and an IBM or compatible computer. The package comes
complete with the MFJ-1214PC Multi-Mode Interface, 1214PC
software, a power supply, and cables (no connector provided for
the microphone input on the radio).

The 1214PC software was developed primarily for the reception
and transmission of FAX pictures and data. In FAX mode, priority
was given to picture quality when received. The full
capabilities of the program become apparent only when the
program is run on a fully compatible computer. Please refer to
the System Requirements section of this manual for further
details.

Using the FAX mode, the MFJ-1214PC is capable of receiving and
transmitting both color FAX with up to 256 colors, using a
standard VGA graphics card. Reception of FAX pictures, with
3600, 4096 or 32000 colors is possible, with a graphics system
capable of 24-bit graphics. Pictures can also be received in
black and white FAX in 16 gray levels. Using the text mode, the
1214PC is capable of receiving and transmitting Baudot (RTTY),
ASCII, and CW.

The Fast-start manual provided gives you some basic information
so that you can get the MFJ-1214PC up and running in a minimum
amount of time. Detailed operation is given in the MFJ-1214PC
Instruction Manual.

The software is composed of several separate programs that are
accessed through a menu driven shell. Most of the individual
programs have their own parameter files. This allows the user to
alter the software to suit his/her needs. These parameters files
contain things like baud rate for RTTY, picture resolution in
FAX mode, and operating speed in the CW mode. This allows the
program to come up the same way every time it is loaded.

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Unpacking Your MFJ-1214PC

Before we get into the System Requirements section let's unpack
your MFJ-1214PC.

NOTE: Be careful when unpacking your MFJ-1214PC to make sure

you do not lose any of the items!

Upon opening the packing carton, check to make sure that your
MFJ-1214PC Package includes the following items:

MFJ-1214PC Hardware Interface
MFJ-1214PC Program Disks (1) DSHD 3.5 or 5.25 Disks **
Serial Cable (DB-25 Male to Female)
(DB-9 Serial Cable Upon Request)
Comprehensive Instruction Manual
Fast-Start Guide
Open-ended Radio Port Cable
AC Adapter (12 VDC)

NOTE: Check to make sure your MFJ-1214PC Package is complete.

Once you have done this, you are ready to begin
installing your new MFJ-1214PC. The hardware should be
installed first and then the software. Please follow the
instructions for installation carefully.

Now why don't we get into the computer System Requirements for
the different modes of operations.

** If your computer does not have high density disk drives

refer to the order form in the Appendix to order another size.

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System Requirements

The program is either mouse and or keyboard driven. To change any
field in the program, either "click" the mouse on the field or
press the related keyboard key.

A hard drive will be required to install the 1214PC software.
The larger and faster that a hard drive is the better. FAX file
on average are larger than 800KB. Obviously just a few FAX files
will take a lot of hard drive space.

If you have a 9-pin serial port, you will need a 25 pin to 9 pin
adapter. If you do not have one, MFJ will exchange a 25 pin to 9
pin cable for the standard cable we sent you, at no charge.

CW/RTTY/ASCII

Below is a list of requirements for running the 1214PC software
in ONLY CW, RTTY or ASCII.

* XT or above IBM PC Compatible Computer
* 8 MHz or faster
* 640Kb of Memory (Minimum
Requirement)
* VGA or EGA graphics, (VGA Highly Recommended)
* Hard Drive (40 Mb or Higher
Recommended)
* RS-232 serial port (COM 1,2,3, or

4)
* 1.2MB 5.25" or 1.44MB 3.25" Floppy Disk Drive

FAX

For running FAX you must also meet the following requirements

* IBM 286, 386, or 486 IBM PC Compatible Computer
* 10 MHz or faster
* VGA

In order to operate and take full advantage of the MFJ-1214PC
graphics capabilities for FAX graphics you must have VGA
capability. The graphics requirements needed to operate the TEXT
modes (RTTY, ASCII and CW) are not as critical.

If you wish to run the program on a Laptop you must have VGA, even
with a monochrome display.

NOTE: If your computer does not meet these requirements you

can order a suitable program to control your 1214 from
MFJ. Refer to page 5 in the Appendix for an order form.

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Hardware Installation

The first step needed to set up the MFJ-1214PC is to connect it
from the computer to your radio. Please follow the steps below to
ensure a safe and quick installation process:

1. Ensure that the POWER switch for the computer is in the OFF

position.

2. Ensure that the POWER switch on the MFJ-1214PC is in the OFF

or (out) position.

3. Insert the 2.1mm coaxial plug from the AC adapter supplied

into the Power Jack (J2) on the back of the MFJ-1214PC.

NOTE: For a 220 or 240 V wall outlet, you will need to use an

AC Adapter that provides 12V DC @ 300 mA. Wire the 2.1mm
plug with the inner sleeve positive and the outer sleeve
to ground. If you do not have such an adapter, the MFJ­1315x 220/240 VAC is available as an optional accessory.

4. Connect the male end of the serial cable to the RS-232

serial port (J3), on the back panel of the MFJ-1214PC.

5. Connect the female end of the serial cable to the serial

port, COM1, 2, 3, or 4 on the back of your computer. If you
have a 9-pin serial port, MFJ will exchange your 25-pin
cable for a 9-pin cable.

6. If you wish to use a 9-pin serial cable at the back of your

computer, change the jumper (J6) at the back of the MFJ­1214PC to position 9 as shown below. If not, leave jumper
(J6) at position 25 as shown below.

25 9

25 Pin Configuration

25 9

9 Pin Configuration
Fig 1-1 9/25 Pin Configuration Jumper

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7. Wire the open-end of the radio cable provided in your MFJ-

1214PC package to a connector that matches your transceiver
mic input. If you have a communications receiver, then wire
a cable from the AUDIO INPUT (J7) on the MFJ-1214PC, to the
speaker output on your receiver. The AUDIO INPUT jack (J7)
is an RCA connector. Wire the center conductor of the RCA
plug "HOT", and the outside conductor to "GROUND". Follow
the Table A-1 in the Appendix to see which wires go where.
To purchase a pre-wired cable from MFJ see Table A-2 in the
Appendix for the appropriate cable.

8. Once the your radio interface cable is wired properly,

connect the round, 5-pin DIN connector of the mic cable to
the radio port J1 on the back of the MFJ-1214PC. The round
end of the 5-pin cable is KEYED, so the cable can only be
plugged in on way.

9. A shielded cable will be needed for transceiver keying in
the CW mode. The cable will be connected from the CW KEY
jack (J4), to the key input on the back of you transceiver.
The CW KEY jack (J4) in an RCA connector. When you wire the
shielded cable, wire the center conductor "HOT", this would
be the insulated wire in the cable. Wire the outside of the
RCA connector to the "GROUND", this would be the "BARE" wire
in the cable.

10. The GRID BLOCK/DIRECT jumper (J5) comes configured for
DIRECT keying. This will be sufficient for late model ICOM,
KENWOOD and YEASU radios. If you intend to use this with an
older model grid block keyed radio, just re-position (J5)
for GRID BLOCK keying. Locate jumper J5 on the PCB in front
of the 5 pin DIN jack. Move the jumper to the two pins
closest the "G". Please see the diagrams below:

D

G

GRID BLOCK/DIRECT Jumper (J5) configured for Direct Keying

D

GRID BLOCK/DIRECT Jumper (J5) configured for Grid Block Keying
Fig 1-2 Grid Block Direct Jumper Diagram

G

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Radio Interfacing

The first step in interfacing your radio to the MFJ-1214PC, is
to wire the 5-pin DIN cable to your microphone input. This can
also be wired to an accessory port on the radio. Please refer to
Page 10 for pin assignments and Page 11 for wire colors of the
5-pin DIN cable.

Once the 5-pin DIN cable is wired properly, connect the DIN end
(round end), to the radio port (J1), on the back panel of the
MFJ-1214PC. The other end of the DIN cable should be connected
to microphone input on the radio. As mentioned earlier you can
connect it to an external accessory port on the back of the
radio. This will enable you to keep the microphone and the
interface connected at the same time. Another alternative is to
use the MFJ-1272B TNC/MICROPHONE switch.

HT Interfacing

Most HT's make the PTT circuit by conducting current on the same
input pin as the TX Audio. If this is true for your HT, then you
will need to install a capacitor and also a resistor as shown
below:

5 Pin Din Ht Connections

R

PTT

Pin 3

TX Audio

Pin 1

C

Rec Audio

Pin 4

Ground

Pin 2

R - 2.2 - 3.3 K Ohm

C - 0.1 µF

Fig F-3 HT Keying Circuit
Transmit Audio Level

In order for the MFJ-1214PC to operate efficiently with your
particular radio, you will need to adjust the transmit audio
level, from the MFJ-1214PC to the radio. The following
equipment is needed to perform this adjustment:

Mic Audio

Speaker Out

Ground

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Transceiver-- This is the radio which you are going to interface

with the MFJ-1214PC.
Receiver--This receiver should receive the frequency
transmitted from the Transceiver.
Small Flat-Tip Screwdriver-- This will be used for adjusting R36
inside the MFJ-1214PC.

With all of the necessary equipment at hand, please perform the
following procedure:

1. Connect the radio to a dummy load and listen to the
transmission with the receiver.

2. Remove the cover from the MFJ-1214PC unit. Set the screws
aside so they do not get lost.

3. Load the RTTYII.EXE program and go into the transmit mode.
This is done through the Editor, using the F1 or F2 key
functions.

4. With the small flat-tip screwdriver turn R36 all the way
counter clockwise.

5. Adjust R36 clockwise until no increase in audio level is
detected on the receiver. Do not go beyond this point, to
prevent distortion of your transmitted signal.

Once you have adjusted the transmit audio level properly, you
are then ready to operate the MFJ-1214PC.

Cabling Accessories

Here are some cables which are available from MFJ. These cables
are listed in Table A-2 in the Appendix.

MFJ-5082, open end cable with 8-pin microphone plug
MFJ-5224, open end cable for ICOM/YAESU handhelds
MFJ-5226, open end cable for KENWOOD handhelds
MFJ-5268, open end cable with Modular telephone plug

(YAESU FT-2400, KENWOOD TM641A, TM741A, TM732A)

MFJ-1272B Mic Switch

The MFJ-1272B Microphone Switch will eliminate the frustration
involved in changing cables (both mic and receive audio) when you
switch from the MFJ-1214PC to your microphone.

Call 1-800-647-1800 to order any of the above or use the order
form on page A-5.

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Software Installation

This is the Software Installation section of the MFJ-1214PC
manual. If you are this far into the manual, this means that you
have completed the Hardware Installation section. This should
mean that everything in relation to the MFJ-1214PC such as
cables, power supply besides software is all finished. Right??
If you have any doubts, go back and double-check everything from
the introduction up to this point.

Now that you have DOUBLE CHECKED everything to this point, let's
get right into Software Installation.

Before installing the 1214PC software, make a copy of the
original disk. The software comes either a high-density 1.2MB,

5.25" or 1.44 MB, 3.5".floppy disks. You must copy the disks to

a high density disk of the same size as your installation disks.
If you know how to copy a disk proceed to the section Installing

the 1214PC Software, after you have made a backup of the
installation disk. Otherwise, please follow the steps in the

sections carefully and precisely.

Formatting New Disks

To make a copy of the original, you must first FORMAT a new
floppy disk. PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW CAREFULLY!! Whenever
formatting a new floppy disk great care must be taken. You could
erase disk files on a disk which you do not want to erase! Below
are steps for formatting a new floppy disk.

1. Ensure the computer is turned OFF.

2. Turn your computer ON and allow it to BOOT UP and present

the DOS prompt (either A: or C:) on your computer screen .

NOTE: Whenever <ENTER> is used this means to press the ENTER or

RETURN key on your keyboard.

3. Once the DOS prompt is on your screen, please type one of

the following:

FORMAT A: <ENTER> if your A: drive has the same

FORMAT B: <ENTER> if your B: drive has the same

NOTE: You may have to change to the DOS directory if it is not

specified in your path.

CD DOS <ENTER>

size disk as the 1214PC
software

size disk as the 1214PC
software

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If the FORMAT.COM file exists on your disk, the computer

will display the following message:

Insert new diskette for drive A: ( or B:)

and press ENTER when ready....

NOTE: The floppy disk used in step #5 must be of compatible

type to the 1214PC software disks. If not, the backup
will not be complete.

4. When the above message appears on the screen, remove any
disk from the drive and insert the new disk into the drive
to be formatted and press Enter. The disk you insert should
be of the "BRAND NEW NEVER BEEN USED" brand. If not, you
risk the loss of all data on the disk you insert.

5. When the new floppy disk is finished formatting, the
computer will ask you to NAME the disk. If you want to name
it type the NAME at the prompt. If not, then just press the

Enter key.

6. After the computer has written the NAME you typed to disk,

you will be prompted with the question:

FORMAT ANOTHER (Y/N)?

If you have no other disks to format press the N key then

Enter. If so, then press the Y key then Enter and the
format process will start over again.

This completes disk formatting. If further help is needed on this
operation, please refer to your DOS manual.

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Disk Backup

If you are reading this, then everything must have gone well to
this point. If not, then go back and double check and make
everything right up to this point.

Well here we go into the process of making a copy of the original
disk for the MFJ-1214PC.

The easiest way is to copy a disk is to use the DOS program
called DISKCOPY.COM. Please follow the procedure below to use
DISKCOPY:

1. Remove any floppy disks presently in your floppy drive.

2. To execute the DISKCOPY.COM type:

DISKCOPY A: A: <ENTER> if your A: drive has the

same size disk as the 1214PC
software

DISKCOPY B: B: <ENTER> if your B: drive has the

same size disk as the 1214PC
software

3. You will be prompted to insert the SOURCE disk into Drive (A

or B). Insert the original MFJ-1214PC program disk and
press Enter.

4. After the computer has read the files from SOURCE disk, you
will be prompted for the TARGET disk. Insert the TARGET
disk into the same drive and press the Enter key. The
computer will then start writing the files it read off of
the source disk to the TARGET disk.

The computer may ask for the SOURCE disk more than once. Repeat
steps #3 and #4 until the disk copy process is complete.

When the copy process is finished the computer will ask you if
you wish to make another copy. If so, then answer the question by
pressing the Y key along the Enter key. Then repeat steps #3 and
#4 for each disk to be copied. If not, then answer the question
with an N and press Enter.

If everything has gone well to this point then you are finished
making a copy of the original MFJ-1214PC program disk. Do not
put a write-protect tab on the disk you just copied. The software
needs to write data to disk during certain operations. Take the
original program disk and put it in a safe place, free of dirt,
dust, heat, moisture and away from magnetic fields.

The above example is only one of many ways of making a copy. If
you need further help, please refer to your DOS system manual.
Now lets proceed the software installation.

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Installing the 1214 Software

This section will show you how to install the MFJ-1214PC software
on a computer equipped with a hard drive. Basically, our install
programs are going to uncompress and copy all files from the
working copy of the disk to the hard drive. Please follow the
steps below:

1. Set your computer power switch to the ON position, and allow
the computer to "boot up".

2. Once the computer has booted up, and you have your DOS
prompt type:

C: <ENTER>
CD \ <ENTER>

This changes the hard drive directory to the "ROOT

DIRECTORY".

3. Now make a sub-directory with any name you choose. This can
be done by typing the following:

MD DIRECTORY NAME <ENTER>
where DIRECTORY NAME is the name you want for the sub-

directory.

4. Now we want to change the hard drive directory, to the one
which you created in step #3. To do this please type the
following:

CD DIRECTORY NAME <ENTER>

where the DIRECTORY NAME is the name of your subdirectory,

which you chose in step #3.

5. Insert the original floppy disk into drive A or B, and type
either of the following:

A:1214 or B:1214 <ENTER>

This will extract all disk files from the floppy drive to

the directory in drive C.

6. Once you obtain your DOS drive prompt back, make sure you
are still in the directory you made for the MFJ-1214PC
software.

7. Now we need to make another directory, one for the sample
Fax pictures. Do this by typing the following statements:

MD PIC <ENTER>
CD PIC <ENTER>

This will create a sub-directory in your MFJ-1214PC program

directory

8. Now install the sample Fax pictures to the PIC directory.
In order to do this please type either of the following
statements:

A:SMPLPIC (or) B:SMPLPIC <ENTER>

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The installation of the sample Fax picture will now begin.

After it is finished you will get your DOS drive prompt
back. You should also still be in the PIC directory.

9. Change the hard disk directory back to your MFJ-1214 program
directory. Do this by typing:

CD .. <ENTER>
You should get your DOS directory prompt, and you should be

in the directory where you installed the MFJ-1214PC program
files.

10. We will now make a directory to install the sample animation
files in. To do this type the following:

MD ANI <ENTER>
CD ANI <ENTER>

11. In order to install the sample animation picture into the

directory you just made please type either of the following
statements:

A:SMPLANI (or) B:SMPLANI <ENTER>
then
CD .. <ENTER>
When the Animation sample is finished installing you will

get your DOS drive prompt back.

This basically concludes the software installation section of the
manual. If you have any problems with this section, please do
not go any further, and contact our Technical Staff at 1-800-647-

8324. They will be more than happy to help you out.

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Appendix

Radio Hookup

RADIO CONNECTOR MIC AUDIO PTT RXAUDIO GROUND

TYPE to pin 1of

J1

KENWOOD 4 pin pin 1 pin 2 Speaker pin 3,4
5 pin pin 1 pin 2 Speaker pin 4,5
6 pin pin 1 pin 2 Speaker pin 6
8 pin pin 1 pin 2 Speaker pin 7,8
TR-2500 HTs Tip-Lg Sleeve-Lg Tip-Sm Sleeve-Sm
TR-x600 HTs Ring-Lg Sleeve-Lg Tip-Sm Sleeve-Sm
TR-x100 HTs Ring-Lg Sleeve-Lg Tip-Sm Sleeve-Sm
TR-x15 HTs Ring-Lg Sleeve-Lg Tip-Sm Sleeve-Sm
TR-x5 HTs Ring-Lg Sleeve-Lg Tip-Sm Sleeve-Sm

ICOM
5 pin pin 1 pin 2 Speaker pin 4,5

5 pin pin 1 pin 2 Spk or

HTs* Tip-Sm Tip-Sm Tip-Lg Sleeves
YAESU 5 pin pin 1 pin 2 Speaker pin 4,5
5 pin pin 1 pin 2 Speaker pin 4,5

FT-208 HTs pin 1 pin 3 pin 2 pin 4
FT-x09 HTs* Tip-Sm Tip-Sm Tip-Lg Sleeves
FT-x3 HTs* Tip-Sm Tip-Sm Tip-Lg Sleeves
FT-727 HTs* Tip-Sm Tip-Sm Tip-Lg Sleeves

(Sm=Small Plug Lg=Large Plug Spk=Speaker)

* = Transmitter keyed by grounding microphone.

Table A-1 Mic Cable Wiring
NOTE: The radio connection information listed in the previous

chart is believed to be accurate. However, you should
check the accuracy of this information with the
instruction manual of your radio. MFJ Enterprises is not
responsible for any damage to radios as a result of
inaccuracy of any information listed in the previous
chart.

If your radio is not listed here, please refer to your radio
manual for the microphone connector information. If you cannot
find the microphone pin-out information, call the company that
manufactures your particular radio.

to pin 3
of J1

to pin 4
of J1

pin 8

to pin 2
of J1

pin 4,5

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Radio Port Connection

A 5-pin DIN cable has been provided for you to wire for your
particular radio. You will need to decide as to the wiring
of this cable. The cable shell has a ground wire connected to
it. The cable conductors inside the cable insulation have
been wrapped with metal foil material. This will aid in the
decrease of RFI being induced onto the cable conductors
caused by stray RF. When wiring the appropriate radio
microphone connector to the open end, wire the BARE WIRE
(Cable Shell) to the GREEN WIRE (Cable Ground). As we
suggested previously, you may want to purchase the MFJ-1272B
TNC/Microphone switch along with the pre-wired cables for
your radio. This will make installation quicker and easier.

The pin assignments and wire colors for the 5-pin DIN cable
which is provided are shown below:

Mic. Audio (Black)

1.

Ground (Green)

2.

PTT (Red)

3.

Rec. Audio (Yellow)

Cable Shell

4.

Squelch Input (White)

5.

Cable Shell (Bare Wire)

6.

Fig. A-1 5 Pin Din Wire Colors

MFJ offers pre-wired cables for most radios. A list of these
cables are shown below:

RADIO TYPES MFJ PK-232 TM PK-88 TM KAM TM

ICOM* MFJ-5024 MFJ-5024X MFJ-5024Z MFJ-5024YV
YAESU HTs

KENWOOD HTs** MFJ-5026 MFJ-5026X MFJ-5026Z MFJ-5026YV
YAESU MFJ-5080 MFJ-5080X MFJ-5080Z MFJ-5080YV

8 PIN RADIOS MFJ-5080YH
ICOM*** MFJ-5084 MFJ-5084X MFJ-5084Z MFJ-5084YV

8 PIN RADIOS MFJ-5084YH
KENWOOD/ALINCO MFJ-5086 MFJ-5086X MFJ-5086Z MFJ-5086YV

8 PIN RADIOS MFJ-5086YH

Table A-2 Radio Cables
*Does not include IC-W2A

**Does not include 2500
***Does not include 25A & 255A

NOTE: The YV models connect to the VHF port of KAM. The YH

models connect to the HF port of KAM.

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DECIMAL TO HEXADECIMAL CONVERSION

Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex

0 0 32 20 64 40 97 61 129 81 161 A1 193 C1 225 E1
1 1 33 21 65 41 98 62 130 82 162 A2 194 C2 226 E2
2 2 34 22 66 42 99 63 131 83 163 A3 195 C3 227 E3
3 3 35 23 67 43 100 64 132 84 164 A4 196 C4 228 E4
4 4 36 24 68 44 101 65 133 85 165 A5 197 C5 229 E5
5 5 37 25 70 46 102 66 134 86 166 A6 198 C6 230 E6
6 6 38 26 71 47 103 67 135 87 167 A7 199 C7 231 E7
7 7 39 27 72 48 104 68 136 88 168 A8 200 C8 232 E8
8 8 40 28 73 49 105 69 137 89 169 A9 201 C9 233 E9
9 9 41 29 74 4A 106 6A 138 8A 170 AA 202 CA 234 EA
10 A 42 2A 75 4B 107 6B 139 8B 171 AB 203 CB 235 EB
11 B 43 2B 76 4C 108 6C 140 8C 172 AC 204 CC 236 EC
12 C 44 2C 77 4D 109 6D 141 8D 173 AD 205 CD 237 ED
13 D 45 2D 78 4E 110 6E 142 8E 174 AE 206 CE 238 EE
14 E 46 2E 79 4F 111 6F 143 8F 175 AF 207 CF 239 EF
15 F 47 2F 80 50 112 70 144 90 176 B0 208 D0 239 EF
16 10 48 30 81 51 113 71 145 91 177 B1 209 D1 240 F0
17 11 49 31 82 52 114 72 146 92 178 B2 210 D2 241 F1
18 12 50 32 83 53 115 73 147 93 179 B3 211 D3 242 F2
19 13 51 33 84 54 116 74 148 94 180 B4 212 D4 243 F3
20 14 52 34 85 55 117 75 149 95 181 B5 213 D5 244 F4
21 15 53 35 86 56 118 76 150 96 182 B6 214 D6 245 F5
22 16 54 36 87 57 119 77 151 97 183 B7 215 D7 246 F6
23 17 55 37 88 58 120 78 152 98 184 B8 216 D8 247 F7
24 18 56 38 89 59 121 79 153 992 185 B9 217 D9 248 F8
25 19 57 39 90 5A 122 7A 154 9A 186 BA 218 DA 249 F9
26 1A 58 3A 91 5B 123 7B 155 9B 187 BB 219 DB 250 FA
27 1B 59 3B 92 5C 124 7C 156 9C 188 BC 220 DC 251 FB
28 1C 60 3C 93 5D 125 7D 157 9D 189 BD 221 DD 252 FC
29 1D 61 3D 94 5E 126 7E 158 9E 190 BE 222 DE 253 FD
30 1E 62 3E 95 5F 127 7F 159 9F 191 BF 223 DF 254 FE
31 1F 63 3F 96 60 128 80 160 A0 192 C0 224 E0 255 FF

Table A-3 Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Q: My printer will not print my pictures. What do I do?

A: Choose another printer driver. See PRINTER

CONFIGURATION in the configuration section. If this does not
fix it, check the printer(LPT) port set in configuration. Try
to print using the other two possible values. The three
choices are LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3.

Q: When I try to view my pictures, they do not show up

correctly on my screen. How can I fix it so I can see my
pictures?

A: Reconfigure your video by running setmode or by the F1

Configuration option at the main menu. See SETMODE in the
configuration section.

Q: The cable from the MFJ-1214PC to my computer won't fit

to the serial port at the back of my computer. What should I
do?

A: You need to get a 25-pin to 9-pin serial port converter.

Or if you prefer, send the serial cable back to MFJ for a 25­pin to 9-pin serial cable at no cost.

Q: I can't get the cross-hair on the "TAB VIEW FAX" screen

to move. How can I fix this?

A: Try pressing "NUM LOCK" and using the arrow keys on the

number keypad.

Q: Everything seems to be OK when I press T for the Test

Patterns in the System Setup, but NOTHING AT ALL--not even
trash on the screen--is coming through to my computer when I
try to Receive a FAX.

A: 1) Follow the Step-by-Step Instructions on how to receive a

FAX.

2) Check the power to the MFJ-1214PC and to your
radio, cable connections from the computer to the MFJ­1214PC and from the MFJ-1214PC to the radio.

3) Try a different COM Port and Interrupt at the System
Setup.

Technical Assistance:

If you have any problem with this unit first check the
appropriate section of this manual. If the manual does not
reference your problem or your problem is not solved by reading
the manual, you may call MFJ Technical Service at 601-323-0549 or
the MFJ Factory at 601-323-5869. You will be best helped if you
have your unit, manual and all information on your station handy
so you can answer any questions the technicians may ask.

You can also send questions by mail to MFJ Enterprises, INC., 300
Industrial Park Road, Starkville, MS 39759; by FAX to 601-323-
6551; through Compuserve at 76206,1763; or by email to

[e-mail]. Send a complete description of your

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problem, an explanation of exactly how you are using your unit,
and a complete description of your station.

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MFJ Order Form for MFJ-1214PC Accessories

T I need to order another size floppy disc with the NEW version

of the 1214 Software

I have a T 5.25" Floppy Drive T 3.5" Floppy Drive
I need T 360 KByte disks T 720 KByte Disks T

HighDensity Disks

T I have a hardware incompatibility and need the OLD version of

the 1214 Software

I have a T 5.25" Floppy Drive T 3.5" Floppy Drive
I need T 360 KByte disks T 720 KByte Disks
To exchange disks send the disk you have plus $5.00 for shipping
and handling with this form to MFJ. Copies of this form will not
be accepted for disk exchanges.

T I need a 9 Pin to 25 Pin Cable. I am returning mine for

replacement.

T I need an open end cable for my radio.

T MFJ-5082
T MFJ-5224
T MFJ-5226
T MFJ-5268

T I need a prewired cable Model________________ see Table A-2.
T I would like a MFJ-1272B/1272M Mike Switch. see pages 1-6

Name __________________________________________ MS Residents Add 7% ______
Address ________________________________________ Shipping 1 pc.
City & State__________________________Zip_________ Shipping 2 pc. Add
Telephone No.________________________ Shipping Disk

Method of Payment

Open end cable with 8-pin microphone plug
Open end cables for ICOM/YAESU handhelds
Open end cable for KENWOOD handhelds
Open end cable with Modular telephone plug

TOTAL ______

$9.95
$9.95
$9.95
$9.95

$14.95
$39.95

$6.00
$2.00
$5.00

T Check T Money Order T Master Card T American Express T

Discover T VISA

Card Number ________________________ Expiration Date ____/____
Signature of Card Holder

_____________________________________

Send this completed form, plus check or money order with proof of
purchase
(and disks or 25 pin cable) to

MFJ Enterprises, INC.
300 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, MS 39759, USA

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