asfunction syntax in MC

I'm having a syntax problem with my asfunction. I practiced the asfunction on a test file with one main timeline. I figured out how to make that work. The problem is trying to run the asfunction from inside a MC calling up an external HTML file to go to a frame in the MC. With me so far?

Here's what I'm trying to do:
I have a MC (movie clip = faqmc) off the main timeline. Inside the MC I have an external HTML file loaded. In that text file I have a HREF that is trying to jump to a labeled frame (faq1) in the MC. Doesn't work because I think I'm having a syntax problem.

Here is the function I have in the first frame of the MC:

function gotoFrame(num) {
gotoAndStop(num);
}


Here is my HREF in my text file:

<A HREF="asfunction:_root.gotoFrame,faq1">click this</A>


Since this worked with one timeline, I figure I'm missing something since I'm trying to do this inside a MC? What am I doing wrong gurus? Do I have to add a MC reference in my HREF? Do I have to put my function in the main time line of the file?

Please lend me your big brains. thank you.