PK-232 MBX – OPERATING MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................1-1 .............. 12
1.1.1 Capabilities ............................................................................ 1-1 .............. 12
1.1.2 Included Components ............................................................. 1-1 .............. 12
1.2 Computer or Computer Terminal Requirements ................................... 1-2 .............. 13
1.3 Station Requirements ........................................................................ 1-2 .............. 13
1.3.1 System Transmitter-Receiver Performance Requirements ........... 1-2 .............. 13
1.4 PK-232 Specifications ......................................................................... 1-2 .............. 13
1.4.1 Modem Characteristics ............................................................ 1-3 .............. 14
1.4.2 Processor System ................................................................... 1-3 .............. 14
1.4.3 Input/Output Connections ....................................................... 1-3 .............. 14
1.4.4 Controls and Indicators ........................................................... 1-4 .............. 15
1.4.5 General ................................................................................. 1-4 .............. 15
CHAPTER 2 – COMPUTER INSTALLATION
2.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 2-1 .............. 16
2.1.1 Equipment Required ............................................................... 2-1 .............. 16
2.2 Unpacking the PK-232 ....................................................................... 2-1 .............. 16
2.2.1 Connecting Power ................................................................... 2-1 .............. 16
2.3 Connecting Your Computer or Computer Terminal ................................ 2-3 .............. 18
2.3.1 IBM-PC/XT/AT and Compatibles ............................................... 2-3 .............. 18
2.3.2 Apple Macintosh Series of Computers ....................................... 2-3 .............. 18
2.3.3 Computer Terminal ................................................................. 2-3 .............. 18
2.4 Setting Up Your Communications or Terminal Software Program ........... 2-3 .............. 18
2.4.1 Terminal Programs for IBM-PCs and Compatibles ...................... 2-4 .............. 19
2.4.2 Terminal Programs for the Apple Macintosh .............................. 2-4 .............. 19
2.5 System Startup and Loop-back Test .................................................... 2-5 .............. 20
2.6 Detailed RS-232 Connections for Other Computers .............................. 2-8 .............. 23
2.6.1 Other Computers with RS-232-C Ports ...................................... 2-8 .............. 23
2.6.2 Other Computers with Non-Standard Serial Ports ...................... 2-9 .............. 24
2.7 Terminal (Modem) Software for Other Computers ................................ 2-9 .............. 24
CHAPTER 3 – RADIO INSTALLATION
3.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 3-1 .............. 25
3.1.1 Equipment Required ............................................................... 3-1 .............. 25
3.2 Receive-Only Radio Connections ......................................................... 3-1 .............. 25
3.3 Transmit and Receive Radio Connections ............................................. 3-2 .............. 26
3.3.1 Transceiver's Microphone or Accessory Connector? .................... 3-2 .............. 26
3.3.2 Connections for Specific Transceivers ....................................... 3-2 .............. 26
3.3.3 Check Your Transceiver's Operating Manual .............................. 3-2 .............. 26
3.3.4 Specific Connection Points ....................................................... 3-2 .............. 26
3.3.5 Begin Assembling your Radio Cable .......................................... 3-3 .............. 27
3.3.5.1 Prepare the Radio Cable ............................................... 3-3 .............. 27
3.3.5.2 Verify the Connection Points with Your Manual ............... 3-3 .............. 27
3.3.5.3 Prepare the Connector ................................................. 3-4 .............. 28
3.3.5.4 Wire the Connector ...................................................... 3-4 .............. 28
3.3.6 Wiring Your HF Transceiver for Direct CW Keying ...................... 3-5 .............. 29
3.3.7 Connections for Direct FSK Operation on RTTY .......................... 3-5 .............. 29
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