# path ds3 mdl transmit

#### Syntax

[ no ] path pathChannel ds3 ds3Channel mdl transmit
{ path-id | idle-signal | test-signal }

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Enables you to transmit an MDL message on a DS3 signal. This command applies to a DS3 over channelized SONET interface. The no version disables transmission of the specified message or all messages.

#### Options

- pathChannel—Number, in the range 1–2147483648, that identifies the path
- ds3Channel—Number, in the range 1–3, that identifies the path
- path-id—Transmits a path identification message every second; default value is disabled
- idle-signal—Transmits an idle signal message every second; default value is disabled
- test-signal—Transmits a test signal message every second; default value is disabled

#### Mode

Controller Configuration