Downloading with the modempak is possible using it's built in
terminal program. XMODEM is supported, but due to the way the
modempak saves files to cassette tape, only BASIC files and
text can be transfered. Machine language programs will not be
saved correctly.  (Almost all files extended .BIN in
CompuServe's Color Computer Forum data libraries  are machine
language.) : Obviously, this limitation makes using the
terminal program found in the modempak almost useless for file
transfers. However, with a little work, the hardware of the
modempak (the ACIA serialport and 300 baud modem) can be used
with one of the most popular, full featured terminal programs
available for the Color Computer.... Mikeyterm. 

To use the Tandy Direct Connect Modem Pak with Mikeyterm,
several files from Data Library 6 will be needed.

 MTERM1.BAS
 MTERM2.BAS
 MTERM3.BAS
 MTERM4.BAS
 MTPAK.BAS

The first four files are BASIC loaders that will create the
machine language file MTRM47, which is the stand alone
Mikeyterm program. Being BASIC files they are downloadable with
the modempak. If you already have this file (make sure it's
version 4.7) then all that is required is the patch file,
MTPAK.BAS.


The modempak's default communication parameters are perfect for
hooking up to CompuServe. From the main menu, make sure you're
set up for 8 bits, parity none, and 1 stop bit. Select XMODEM
as the protocol. Log on as usual and proceed to the Color
Computer Forum's Telecommunications data library (DL6).

( Note: If you're seeing miscellaneous graphic characters after
your login sequence, see the special note at the end of this
file)

At the prompt, type DOW MTERM1.BAS  and hit the <Enter> key.
You will then be prompted for a protocol to use during the
transfer. Choose item 1, XMODEM, and again hit the <Enter>
key.  The system will respond " Starting Xmodem transfer..." At
this point, you must initiate the transfer from your end. 

On the COCO 3, this is done by holding the <ALT> key down while
pressing the <1> key. On other models of the COCO, substitute
the <@> key for <ALT>. Your cursor will disappear and you
should see a staus message " Receiving Xmodem file". In a few
seconds a series of dots will appear. These dots represent the
'blocks' of data transfering.

When your cursor reappears the transfer is complete. Hit the
<Enter> key to return to a data library prompt. To save connect
charges, log off CompuServe with the BYE command, disconnect
your modepak from the phone line and get ready to save the file
to tape.

Hit the <BREAK> key to return to the modempak's main menu.
Ready your cassette and tape. Press Play and Record. 

Use the arrow keys to move down the menu to 'CASSETTE BUFFER
SAVE'. Hit the <Enter> key and provide the file name. For our
example of MTERM1.BAS drop the extension and use MTERM1.
Complete the command with by hitting the <Enter> key. The
cassette recorder should begin to record. When the recorder has
stopped and your cursor has returned, the file save is
complete.

Hit the <BREAK> key to return to the terminal mode, log back
into CompuServe's Color Computer Forum, and continue to
download the remaining files specified above.

With all the files (MTERM1-4 and MTPAK) in hand, Create the
machine language file MTRM47 by CLOADing and RUNning MTERM1.
Follow the prompts and soon you will have Mikeyterm saved to
tape. Be sure to name it MTRM47 for now.

Next, CLOAD "MTPAK" and RUN. Follow the prompts, and your copy
of Mikeyterm will have been patched for use with the Modempak.
Save it to tape using the instructions shown on the screen and
you're all set! CLOADM "MTRM47 and EXEC. Connect to the phone
line with the modem pak as usual. Typing EXEC 49152 is no
longer necessary. You're now using Mikeyterm!

If you should have any trouble with these instructions, please
drop a note to me, Steve Wegert 76703,4255 on the message
board. I'll be happy to help you get going.


***  Special note ****

If you're seeing miscellaneous graphic characters AFTER your
login sequence and during your communications session, press
<BREAK> to return to the modempak's main menu. Temporarily
switch to 7 bits. Hit <BREAK> again to return to terminal mode.
At any CompuServe prompt type: GO TERMNIAL and press the
<Enter> key. Select menu item #5 and prepare to change one of
your terminal parameters. Parity should be zero. If it's not,
change it. Make the change a 'session only' change and proceed
to the Color Computer Forum.
