EMULATOR.CA BBS SYSTEM MANUAL

Complete Reference Documentation
Dial-Up Services Directory v3.0
(c)1981-1985 Emulator Systems Inc.

WELCOME

Welcome to the Emulator.ca Bulletin Board System! This manual provides complete documentation for all dial-up services available through our modem simulator.

To connect to any service, use your modem to dial the appropriate phone number. All services use the Hayes-compatible ATDT command followed by the service number.

Example: Connecting to a Service
ATDT555-0300 CONNECT 1200 Welcome to SLP-BASIC v1.2...
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SERVICE DIRECTORY

Programming Languages
Interactive Fiction
Adventure Games
Classic Games
Communication Services
AI & Chat
Information Services
System Utilities
Graphics & Art
Vintage Hardware Emulation
Technical Services
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MODEM COMMANDS

CommandDescription
ATAttention - modem ready check
ATDT###Dial Touch-Tone number
ATHHang up connection
ATZReset modem to defaults
ATS0=1Enable auto-answer
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MODEM INDICATORS

LEDMeaning
PWRPower on
DTRData Terminal Ready (computer connected)
RTSRequest to Send (ready to transmit)
CTSClear to Send (modem ready)
CDCarrier Detect (connection active)
RDReceive Data (data incoming)
SDSend Data (data outgoing)
RIRing Indicator (incoming call)
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KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

KeyAction
F10Open main menu
Ctrl+CInterrupt/break current operation
Ctrl+DEnd of input / logout
EscCancel current operation
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CONNECTION SPEEDS

Baud RateCharacters/secEra
300301970s (Bell 103)
12001201980s (Bell 212A)
2400240Late 1980s (V.22bis)
9600960Early 1990s (V.32)
1440014401990s (V.32bis)
288002880Mid-1990s (V.34)
560005600Late 1990s (V.90)