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USER'S GUIDE
1.1
Introduction
The User's Guide to the PK-232 describes the general characteristics and operation of your
AEA PK-232 Data Controller. Your User's Guide will help you to install, adjust and operates
the system.
1.2
Scope
Your User's Guide provides general information on installation and operation of the PK-232.
The Guide describes the PK-232's features, system components and basic operation in
Morse, Baudot and ASCII RTTY, AMTOR and Packet-Radio. Technical information on theory
of operation, hardware and software descriptions, protocols and troubleshooting instructions
are available in AEA's optional Technical Manual for the PK-232 System.
1.3
General
The PK-232 is designed and manufactured by AEA, Inc. for use with any standard communi-
cations terminal or computer equipped with an RS-232C serial data port and an appropriate
communications program or terminal emulator. For information on operation with nonstan-
dard interfaces or terminals, please contact AEA.
1.3.1
Application
Your PK-232 Data Controller is the connection between your radios and computer or ter-
minal. The PK-232 provides all of the decoding, encoding and transmitter control routines
needed to send and receive Morse code, Baudot and ASCII RTTY (RadioTeleTypewriter),
AMTOR and Packet-Radio. You can use your computer or data terminal with the same
communications program or terminal emulator that you use with a telephone line modem.
1.3.2
Specifications
As part of its program of product improvement, AEA reserves the right to make changes
in this product's specifications. Changes will be made to the information in this document
and incorporated in revisions to this manual. Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
1.3.2.1
Description
AEA's Model PK-232 is a five-mode protocol converter and data controller that includes
built-in modems for all modes. The PK-232 converts Morse, Baudot/ASCII RTTY, AM-
TOR/SITOR and AX.25 Packet to ASCII data via an EIA standard RS-232 serial port.
Operating Modes: Morse, Baudot, ASCII, AMTOR/SITOR and Packet-Radio per AX.25,
PK232UG Rev. B 9/86
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half- or full-duplex.
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