Starting TTY Menus

  1. Depending on your hardware configuration, start the TTY menus by entering one of the following commands:
    • $ rcp8 –int
    • $ antx

      This mode is supported by Vaisala IRIS software and uses spare bandwidth, on the existing host computer serial or network interface, to allow you to communicate with RCP8 from an XTERM window.

      After the initial stabilization and setup, this is the preferred method of using the TTY menus. You can start the chat mode remotely without additional hardware or cabling.

  2. Press ENTER to get to the RCP TTY menu prompt:

    The RCP TTY menu prompt appears: RCP>