CALL SETUP

CALL_SETUP

Hex value	0x0008
Desimal value	8
SW version	AMC 08.20

Simple Link Layer

$CALL L101 L102             Let 101 call 102  
$CALL L101 L102 W32         Let 101 call 102, ignore if 102 forwards  
$CALL L101 L102 W64         Let 101 call 102, force both 101 and 102 

Description

$CALL_SETUP sets up a conversation like dialing from a station. Default behavior:

• A station is disconnected if busy
• Call can result in Private ringing, Absent, Busy or Transfer like a ordinary call
• The A station's call priority in NVRAM is used.
• No acknowledge messages are returned.

$CONN_REQUEST / $CONN is retained for compatibility only, CALL_SETUP is the preferred message now.

Parameters:

1	NET_OBJ_REF {ECL_STATION,ECL_USER}	A - user or station
2	NET_OBJ_REF {ECL_STATION,ECL_USER}	B - user or station
3	UNIT2 (optional)	Call Mode options (default zero)
4	UNIT2 (optional)	Call Mode options (default zero)
	UNIT2 (optional)	Call Mode options (default zero)

Response: CONN_REFERENCE, STATION_DOWN or STATION_BUSY, or none