1. Introduction
The name PACTOR controller and PACTOR mode modem will be used alternatively with the
abbreviated name PTC within this document.
1.5 HF E-mail
For HF email you will need a service provider to process your mail and email “client software”
to run on your PC. Your service provider typically distributes the email client software. The
client software performs most of the configurations and modem settings to get you on the air.
You will find many popular software packages on the SCS CD-ROM supplied with your PTC.
1.6 The SCS CD-ROM
The SCS CD-ROM contains software to operate the PTC in various modes, the complete SCS
homepage as well as important hints and information about the operation of your PTC.
Additionally the CD con tains the driver for the PTC-IIusb.
1.6.1 The programs
The PTC offers many modes of operation of which most are related to the exchange of text or
data. In addition, picture modes like FAX and SSTV are supported. To access and operate your
PTC you must run a software program on your computer (PC). Although very simple terminal
software (i.e. Windows HyperTerminal) will control a PTC, it is much more convenient to use
a program which has been specially created to operate the SCS PTC-II series.
Many of the programs have been written on a voluntary base and are available free of charge to
all users and distributed via the Internet. With the permission of the authors we have included
the programs on our SCS CD-ROM. Third party programs are not developed by SCS and
SCS cannot provide support for them. If you have problems or questions concerning the
programs, please contact the author directly. Table 1 on the next page gives you an overview
on the software available for specific applications.
• We are frequently asked “What is the best program for the PTC?”. This question cannot be
answered easily as it is similar to someone asking “What is the best car?” or “What is the
best operating system?”. It’s a question of personal preference and depends on the
application.
If HF email is your application for your PTC, it may not be necessary to study Table 1. In
most cases, your HF email service provider supplies or recommends the appropriate
software for their particular service.
• Transceiver control is possible with the PTC-IIpro, the PTC-IIusb and the PTC-IInet, not
with the PTC-IIex.
• Windows programs usually need Windows 98 or higher.
• PlusTerm and EasyTransfer are the only programs that have been developed by SCS.
• The SCS CD-ROM is usually updated twice the year. Always check if there is a newer
version of your selected program available from the Internet.
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