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 1-1

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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
	1-6	Transmit Audio Level
		Cabling Accessories
	1-7
		MFJ-1272 Mic Switch	1-7
	Software Installation
		1-8
	1-8	Formatting New Disks
		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
Load FAX		4-23	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	Keystrokes for all keyboards
Text
<ENTER>	The Enter Key: Enter: Return or A large key
	with a bent arrow
	Press the Enter Key after tying in the
BackSpace	preceding text
	The Back Space Key: BackSpace or the Straight
Del	Arrow above Enter
	The Delete Key: Delete, Del, or . Del			(must
Insert	have Num Lock OFF)
	The Insert Key: Insert or 0 Ins		(Num Lock
Home	OFF)
	The Home Key: Home or 7 Home	(Num Lock OFF)
End	The End Key: End or 1 End	(Num Lock OFF)
PgUp	The PageUp Key: Page Up, PgUp or 9 PgUp			(Num
PgDown	Lock OFF)
	The PageDown Key: Page Down, PgDn or 3 PgDn
Ctrl	(Num Lock OFF)
	The Control Key: Ctrl or Control
	Press and Hold Ctrl, Press and Release another
Alt	Key, Release Ctrl
	The Alternate Key: Alt
	Press and Hold Alt, Press and Release another
	Key, Release Alt

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MFJ-1214PC

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 Highly Recommended)
* VGA or EGA graphics,
* 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 MFJ1214PC 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 G

GRID BLOCK/DIRECT Jumper

(J5) configured for

Grid Block Keying

Fig 1-2

Grid

Block Direct Jumper

Diagram

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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
PTT				R
				Mic Audio
Pin 3
TX Audio
Pin 1				C
Rec Audio
				Speaker Out
Pin 4
				Ground
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:

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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

	size disk as the	1214PC
	software
FORMAT B:	<ENTER> if your B: drive	has the same
	size disk as the	1214PC
	software

NOTE: You may have	to change to the DOS directory if it is not
specified in	your path.
CD DOS	<ENTER>

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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 subdirectory.

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	to pin 3	to pin 4	to pin 2
				J1	of J1	of J1	of 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	pin 4,5
						pin 8
		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.

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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:

				1.	Mic. Audio (Black)
				2.	Ground (Green)
Cable Shell				3.	PTT (Red)
				4.	Rec. Audio (Yellow)
				5.	Squelch Input (White)
				6.	Cable Shell (Bare Wire)

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	MFJ-
1214PC 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

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

of	the 1214 Software
I	have a	5.25" Floppy Drive	3.5" Floppy Drive
I need		360 KByte disks	720 KByte Disks
HighDensity Disks

I have a hardware incompatibility and need the OLD version of

the 1214 Software
I have a	5.25" Floppy Drive	3.5" Floppy Drive
I need	360 KByte disks	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.

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

I need an open end cable for my radio.
MFJ-5082	Open end cable with 8-pin microphone plug		$9.95
MFJ-5224	Open end cables for ICOM/YAESU handhelds		$9.95
MFJ-5226	Open end cable for KENWOOD handhelds		$9.95
MFJ-5268	Open end cable with Modular telephone plug		$9.95
I need a prewired cable Model________________ see Table A-2.			$14.95
I would like a MFJ-1272B/1272M Mike Switch. see pages 1-6			$39.95
Name __________________________________________		MS Residents Add 7%	______
Address ________________________________________		Shipping 1 pc.	$6.00
City & State__________________________Zip_________		Shipping 2 pc. Add	$2.00
Telephone No.________________________		Shipping Disk	$5.00
		TOTAL	______

Method of Payment
Check	Money Order	Master Card	American Express
Discover	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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