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PK-232 MBX
Operating Manual
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Overview
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Capabilities
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Included Components
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Computer or Computer Terminal Requirements
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Station Requirements
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System Transmitter-Receiver Performance Requirements
13
Specifications
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Modem Characteristics
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Processor System
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Input/Output Connections
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Controls and Indicators
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General
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Chapter 2 - Computer Installation
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Overview
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Equipment Required
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Unpacking the PK-232
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Connecting Power
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Connecting Your Computer or Computer Terminal
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IBM-PC/XT/AT and Compatibles
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Apple Macintosh Series of Computers
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Computer Terminal
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Setting up Your Communications or Terminal Software Program
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Terminal Programs for IBM-Pcs and Compatibles
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Terminal Programs for the Apple Macintosh
19
System Startup and Loop-Back Test
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Detailed RS-232 Connections for Other Computers
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Other Computers with RS-232-C Ports
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Other Computers with Non-Standard Serial Ports
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Terminal (Modem) Software for Other Computers
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Chapter 3 - Radio Installation
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Overview
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Equipment Required
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Receive-Only Radio Connections
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Transmit and Receive Radio Connections
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Transceiver's Microphone or Accessory Connector
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Connections for Specific Transceivers
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Check Your Transceiver's Operating Manual
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Specific Connection Points
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Begin Assembling Your Radio Cable
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3.3.5.1 Prepare the Radio Cable
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3.3.5.2 Verify the Connection Points with Your Manual
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3.3.5.3 Prepare the Connector
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3.3.5.4 Wire the Connector
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Wiring Your HF Transceiver for Direct CW Keying
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Connections for Direct FSK Operation on RTTY
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Connections for an Oscilloscope
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PK-232 Configuration Jumpers and Connections
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Push-To-Talk (PTT) Configuration
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PK-232 Connections
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Transceiver Adjustments
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FM Transceiver Final Adjustments
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SSB Transceiver Final Adjustments
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Chapter 4 - Packet-Radio
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Overview
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Getting Started
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Making the Loopback Connection
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Packet Introduction
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VHF/UHF Packet Operation
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What You Should See
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What It Means
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What Happens When You Connect
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Standard Tncs
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Mailbox Message Systems
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Packet Switches
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Who Can I Talk to
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Your First Real Connect
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I'M Having Trouble Connecting
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More Packet Features
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LED Status and Mode Indicators
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Automatic Greetings
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Beacon Operation
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Digipeater Details
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Are You a Digipeater
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Monitoring Other Stations
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Monitoring the Packet Networking Switches
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Monitoring Other Stations While Connected
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Selective Monitoring
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The MFILTER Command
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Monitor Without Callsign Headers
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MSTAMP - the Monitor Time-Stamp Command
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Time-Stamping Connects
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Connect Alarm
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Packet Formatting and Editing
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Carriage Returns and Linefeeds in Packets
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Canceling Lines and Packets
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Redisplay
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The PASS Character
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Packet Transmit Timing
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TXDELAY and AUDELAY
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AXDELAY and AXHANG
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Packet Protocol Basics
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Unconnected Packets
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Connected Packets
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FRACK and RETRY
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PACLEN and MAXFRAME
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Reducing Errors through Collision Avoidance
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CHECK and RELINK
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Multiple Connection Operation
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Multiple Connection Description
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The Channel Switching Character
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Will You Accept Multiple Connects
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Display Multiple Connected Callsigns
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Doubling Received CHSWITCH Characters
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Checking Your Connect Status with the CSTATUS Command
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The MULT LED
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HF Packet Operation
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Where to Operate HF Packet
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PK-232 HF Packet Settings
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HF Receiver Settings
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Tuning in HF Packet Stations
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Transmitter Adjustments
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Going on the Air
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Advanced Packet Operation
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Transparent Mode
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Sending 8-Bit Data in Converse Mode
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The ALTMODEM Command
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The CFROM Command
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Operating in Full-Duplex
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Identifying as a Digipeater
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Digipeater Alias Callsign
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Morse ID in Packet
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Sharing Packet Channels with Voice Operation
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Disabling Transmit Operation
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Seldom Used Commands
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4.10 Packet Lite HF Packet Protocol Extension
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Enabling Packet Lite
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Compatibility with Standard AX.25 Stations
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Packet Lite Protocol Enhancement Summary
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4.11 Packet Meteor Scatter Extension
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Chapter 5 - Maildrop Operation
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Overview of Pakmail Operation
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RAM Space for Message Storage
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System Commands
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Your Maildrop Callsign
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Start and Stop Maildrop Operation
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Local Logon
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Monitor Maildrop Operation
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Caller Prompts
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SYSOP Maildrop Commands
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Remote User Maildrop Commands
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A (Abort)
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B (Bye)
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E (Edit #)
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H (Help)
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J (Jlog)
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K N (KILL N [Mine])
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L (LIST [Mine])
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R N (READ N [Mine])
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S Callsign (SEND Callsign)
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Sending Other Types of Messages with SEND
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(Help)
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Sample Maildrop Session - the Remote User's Point of View
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Connect and Logon
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LIST Messages
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READ Messages
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KILL Messages
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SEND Messages
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Log off and Disconnect
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Sample Maildrop Session - Maildrop Sysop's Point of View
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Message Numbers
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Forwarding and Reverse Forwarding with the PK-232 Maildrop
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Maildrop Settings for Auto-Forwarding
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Entering a Message for Reverse Forwarding
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Chapter 6 - Baudot and Ascii Rtty Operation
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Overview
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Where to Operate Baudot and ASCII RTTY
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PK-232 Baudot RTTY Parameter Settings
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HF Receiver Settings
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Tuning in Baudot and ASCII Stations
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Transmitter Adjustments
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Going on the Air
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A Typical Baudot RTTY Contact
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Calling CQ
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Answering a CQ
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Baudot RTTY Operating Tips
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Changing Speed
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Entering Your Auto-Answerback
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Formatting Your Transmitted and Received Text
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Sending a Synchronous Idle or DIDDLE
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Echoing Transmitted Characters as Sent
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Sending Only Complete Words
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Operating on the Wrong Sideband
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Unshift-On-Space (USOS)
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Operating at Commercial or VHF Wide RTTY Shifts
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The CODE Command for International RTTY Compatibility
83
Copying Encoded RTTY Transmissions
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ASCII RTTY Operation
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Starting ASCII Operation
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ASCII RTTY Operating Tips
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Changing ASCII Baud Rates
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Other RTTY Commands for ASCII Operation
85
Chapter 7 - Amtor and Navtex Operation
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Overview
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Where to Operate AMTOR
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PK-232 AMTOR Parameter Settings
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Entering Your Selective Calling Code (MYSELCAL)
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Entering Your Selective Calling Code (MYIDENT)
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Enter the AMTOR Mode
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HF Receiver Settings
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Tuning in AMTOR Stations
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Transmitter Adjustments
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Going on the Air
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Calling CQ in FEC AMTOR
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Answering an FEC AMTOR CQ
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ARQ AMTOR Operating Fundamentals
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Ending an ARQ AMTOR Contact
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LED Status and Mode Indicators
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AMTOR Operating Tips
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ARQ Break-In (ACHG Command)
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Entering Your Auto-Answerback (AAB)
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Speed Change Not Permitted
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Echoing Transmitted Characters as Sent (EAS)
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Sending Only Complete Words (WORDOUT)
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Operating on the Wrong Sideband
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Monitoring ARQ AMTOR Contacts with ALIST
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AMTOR Maildrop Operation
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Special Operating Considerations
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Settings for AMTOR Maildrop Operation
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Starting AMTOR Maildrop Operation
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Local Logon to the Maildrop
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Remote Logon to Your AMTOR Maildrop
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Caller Prompts
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Monitor Maildrop Operation
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SYSOP Maildrop Commands
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Remote User Maildrop Commands
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A (Abort)
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B (Bye)
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H (Help)
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J (Jlog)
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K N (KILL N [Mine])
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L (LIST [Mine])
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R N (READ N [Mine])
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S Callsign (SEND Callsign)
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AMTOR Switching-Time Considerations
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Suggested AMTOR Operating Settings
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Possible Areas for AMTOR Performance Improvement
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NAVTEX Operation
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Chapter 8 - Morse Operation
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Overview
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Where to Operate Morse
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PK-232 Morse Parameter Settings
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HF Receiver Settings
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Tuning in Morse Stations
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Going on the Air
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A Typical Morse Contact
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Morse Operating Tips
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Speed Change (MSPEED)
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Echoing Transmitted Characters as Sent (EAS)
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Sending Only Complete Words (WORDOUT)
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Speed Lock (LOCK)
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Special Morse Characters
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Morse Code Practice
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Chapter 9 - Facsimile Operation
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Overview
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Finding FAX Frequencies
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System Setup
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HF Receiver Settings
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Tuning in HF Facsimile Stations
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PK-232 Facsimile Parameter Settings
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Receiving Facsimile Broadcasts
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Facsimile Operating Tips
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Setting PRTYPE for Your Printer
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Printing Direction (LEFTRITE)
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Inverting Black and White (PAXNEG)
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Printing Density
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Printing Other Services
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Transmitting FAX
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Adjusting the PK-232 4.0 Mhz Master Oscillator
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Chapter 10 - Signal Identification and Tdm Operation
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10.1 Overview
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10.2 SIAM Operation
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Tuning in FSK Narrow and Wide Stations
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Using the SIAM Mode
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Copying Encoded RTTY Transmissions
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The CODE Command for International RTTY Compatibility
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10.4 TDM Receive Operation
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TDM Parameters
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Monitoring TDM Signals
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Where to Find TDM Signals
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Chapter 11 - Pactor Operation
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11.1 Overview
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11.2 Where to Operate Pactor
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Parameter Settings
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Entering Your Callsign (MYCALL)
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Entering the Pactor Mode
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11.4 HF Receiver Settings
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11.5 Tuning in Pactor Stations
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11.6 Operating on Pactor
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Going on the Air
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Calling CQ in Unproto Mode
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Answering an Unproto Pactor CQ
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Ending an ARQ Pactor Contact
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Long Path Contacts
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LED Status and Mode Indicators
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11.7 Pactor Operating Tips
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Arq.break-In (ACHG Command)
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Entering Your Auto-Answer Back (AAB)
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Operating Pactor on Other Modem Frequencies and Shifts
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Automatic Speed Change
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Echoing Transmitted Characters as Sent (EAS)
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Sending Only Complete Words (WORDOUT)
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Operating on the Wrong Sideband
120
Little Used Pactor Commands
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Monitoring ARQ Pactor Contacts with PTL
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11.9 Pactor Maildrop Operation
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Special Operating Considerations
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Settings for Pactor Maildrop Operation
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Starting Pactor Maildrop Operation
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Local Logon to the Maildrop
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Remote Logon to Your Pactor Maildrop
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Caller Prompts
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Monitor Maildrop Operation
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SYSOP Maildrop Operation
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Remote User Maildrop Commands
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A (ABORT) (Remote Only)
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B (Bye)
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H (Help)
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J (Jlog)
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K N (KILL N [MINE])
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L (List[Mine])
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R N (READ N [MINE])
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S Callsign (SEND Callsign)
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Version)
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(Help)
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11.10 Pactor and Packet Maildrop Operation
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11.11 Pactor Switching-Time Considerations
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11.11.1 Suggested Pactor Operating Settings
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11.11.2 Possible Areas for Pactor Performance Improvement
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Appendix A - Pk-232 Command Summary
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Appendix B - Pk-232 Schematic Diagram
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Appendix C - Pk-232 Parts Pictorial
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Appendix D - Pk-232 Parts List
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Appendix E - Specific Radio Connections
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Appendix F - Command List
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Timewave PK-232MBX Specifications
General
Power Supply
12 VDC
Category
Data Controller
Modes
Packet, AMTOR, ASCII
Protocols
AX.25, AMTOR, Baudot, ASCII, Morse
Modulation Modes
AFSK, FSK
Interface
RS-232