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Advanced Electronic Applications PK-88 Operating Manual (169 pages)

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Table of Contents
6
Paragraph Page
7
Chapter 1 - Introduction

14
- Introduction
  14
- Scope
  14
- General
  14
- Application
  14
- Specifications
  14
- Description
  14
Chapter 4 - Operating Modes

14
- Modem Characteristics
  15
- Processor System
  15
- Input/Output Connections
  15
- Controls and Indicators
  15
- General
  16
- System Components
  16
- Input/Output Devices
  16
- System Transmitter/Receiver Performance Requirements
  16
Chapter 2 - Installation

17
- Preliminary Information
  17
- Equipment Required
  17
- Precautions
  17
- Installation
  17
- Power Connections
  17
- Radio Input and Output Connections
  18
- Computer Connections
  18
- Controls and Indicators
  19
- Status Leds
  19
- Serial Port Configuration
  19
- Screen Displays
  19
- Echoes
  20
- Line Feeds and Carriage Returns
  20
- Screen Width
  20
- Display Speeds
  20
- System Setup and Verification
  20
- Radio Connections and Setup
  22
- PTT (Push-To-Talk) Configuration
  23
- Data Carrier Detect (DCD Pin 8) Jumper JP6
  24
- FM Installation and Adjustment
  24
- SSB Installation and Adjustment
  25
- Command List Displays
  27
- Display Complete Command List
  27
- Display Partial Command Lists
  28
- Display Asynchronous Port Parameters
  28
- Display Special Characters
  29
- Display Identification Parameters
  29
- Display Link Parameters
  30
- Display Monitor Parameters
  30
- Display Timing Parameters
  31
- 2.10 Immediate Commands
  31
- Unlisted Commands
  31
- 2.11 Detailed Connections for Specific Computers
  32
- Computers with Specific Serial Interfaces
  32
- Commodore 64, 64C, 128, VIC 20
  32
- IBM Pcjr
  32
- Tandy Color Computer
  33
- Tandy Model 100/102, Kyocera KC-85 and NEC 8201
  33
- Other Computers with 25-Pin RS-232-C Ports
  33
- Other Computers with Non-Standard Serial Ports
  34
- 2.12 Terminal (Modem) Software for Specific Computers
  34
- Apple Macintosh
  34
- Apple II, II+, IIE and IIC
  34
- Commodore 64, 64C, 128, VIC 20
  35
- IBM Pcjr
  35
- Tandy Color Computer
  35
- Tandy Model 100/102, Kyocera KC-85 and NEC 8201
  35
- IBM Pcs, 'Clones' and True Compatibles
  35
- 2.13 PBBS, Electronic Mail and File Server Program Compatibility
  35
- Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Requirements
  36
Chapter 3 - Basic Operation

37
- Exploring the PK-88 Program
  37
- LED Status and Mode Indicators
  37
- Status Indicator Leds
  37
- The DCD LED - Data Carrier Detect
  37
- Leds at System Start
  37
- Commands
  37
- Entering Commands
  38
- Command Responses
  38
- Error Messages
  38
- Command Names
  39
- Default Values
  39
- Parameters, Arguments and Values
  39
- Using Commands Without Arguments
  41
- Controller Messages
  41
- General Messages
  42
- Command Mode Error Messages
  42
- Link Status Messages
  44
- Special Keyboard Control Codes
  45
- Clear String Command
  46
- Detailed Command Descriptions
  46
- General Operating Information
  46
- Formatting Commands
  46
- Screen Line Length
  46
- Monitor Echo
  46
- Line Feed
  46
- Carriage Return
  46
- Backspace and Delete
  47
- Escape Functions
  47
- Send Time of Day
  47
- Clear Transmit Buffer
  47
- General Information
  48
- Change Radio Link Data Rate
  48
- Station Identification
  49
- MYCALL Required at System Start-Up
  49
- Substation Identifiers (Ssids)
  49
- Automatic Identification
  49
- Set up Loopback Test Circuit
  49
- Connect' and 'Disconnect
  50
- LED Status and Mode Indicators
  50
- System Loopback Test Connection
  50
- Connect Message
  50
- Send Packet Character
  51
- Return to Command Mode
  51
- Return to Converse Mode
  51
- Terminate the Link - Disconnect
  51
- Your First Packet Communication
  52
- System Cable and Switch Check
  52
- Starting the Communication
  52
- What if
  53
- Automatic Operation
  53
- Beacon Operation
  53
- Will You Accept Connections
  54
- Are You Available to Chat
  55
- Do You Want to Transmit
  55
- Digipeater Details
  55
- Are You a Digipeater
  56
- Do You Want to be a Digipeater
  57
- Unsuccessful Connections and Retries
  57
- Retries While Connected
  58
- Monitoring Activity on the Channel
  58
- Monitoring Other Stations
  58
- Monitoring Digipeaters - the MRPT Command
  59
- Monitoring Other Stations While Connected
  59
- Selective Monitoring
  60
- The MFROM Command
  60
- The MTO Command
  61
- The MCON Command
  62
- The MFILTER Command
  62
- The MHEARD Monitor Buffer
  62
- MSTAMP the Monitor Time-Stamp Command
  63
- DAYTIME Set the Real-Time Clock
  63
- 4.10 Packet Formatting
  63
- PACLEN - Long or Short
  64
- Backspace and Delete
  64
- Cancel Line
  64
- Redisplay
  64
- XON/XOFF, START/STOP - Display Flow Control
  65
- The PASS Character
  65
- More Carriage Returns and Line Feeds
  65
- 4.11 Multiple Connections
  65
- Default Multiple-Connect Conditions
  66
- The USERS Command - Multiple-Connect Active
  66
- CHSWITCH Character Selection
  66
- The CHCALL Command - Display Multiple-Connect Call Signs
  66
- The CHDOUBLE Command - Display Doubled Characters
  66
- General Hints on Multi-Connect Operation
  67
- 4.12 Maildrop Operation
  67
- RAM Space for Message Storage
  68
- System Commands
  68
- Start and Stop Maildrop Operation
  68
- Local Logon and Verification
  68
- Monitor Maildrop Operation
  69
- Caller Prompt
  69
- Caller and Sysop Maildrop Commands
  69
- B (Bye)
  70
- K N (KILL N)
  70
- L (List)
  70
- R N (READ N)
  70
- S Callsign (Send Callsign)
  70
- Sample Session - the Caller's Point of View
  71
- Connect and Logon
  71
- LIST Messages
  71
- READ Messages
  72
- KILL Messages
  72
- SEND Messages
  72
- Other People's Messages
  73
- Multiple Message Commands
  73
- Incorrect Commands
  73
- Sorry, Wrong Number
  74
- 4.12.5.10 Log off and Disconnect
  74
- Sample Session - the Maildrop Sysop's Point of View
  74
Chapter 5 - Command Summary

76
- Introduction
  76
- Entering Commands
  76
- Command Responses
  76
- Error Messages
  76
- Command List
  77
- Command Names
  77
- Default Values
  78
- Parameters, Arguments and Values
  78
- Parameters
  78
- Boolean Parameters
  78
- Numeric Parameters
  78
- Text or String Parameters
  79
- Using Commands Arguments Without Arguments
  80
- Controller Messages
  80
- General
  80
- Command Mode Error Messages
  81
- Link Status Messages
  83
- Clear String Commands
  85
- Specific Commands
  85
- Acrdisp
  86
- Acrpack
  86
- Address
  87
- Afilter
  87
- Alfdisp
  87
- Alfpack
  88
- Awlen
  88
- Ax25L2V2
  88
- Axdelay
  89
- Axhang
  89
- Bbsmsgs
  89
- Beacon
  90
- Bkondel
  90
- Btext
  91
- Calibrate
  92
- Canline
  92
- Canpac
  93
- Casedisp
  93
- Cbell
  94
- Chcall
  95
- Chdouble
  96
- Check
  96
- Chswitch
  97
- Clkadj
  97
- Cmdtime
  98
- Cmsg
  98
- Command
  98
- Conmode
  99
- Connect
  100
- Conok
  100
- Conperm
  100
- Constamp
  101
- Converse
  101
- Cpactime
  101
- Cstatus
  102
- Ctext
  103
- Daytime
  104
- Daystamp
  105
- Delete
  105
- Dfrom
  106
- Digipeat
  106
- Disconne
  106
- Display
  107
- Dwait
  108
- Echo
  108
- Escape
  109
- Flow
  109
- Frack
  109
- Fulldup
  110
- Hbaud
  110
- Headerln
  111
- Help
  111
- Hid
  111
- Host
  112
- Hpoll
  112
- Ilfpack
  113
- Kiss
  114
- Maildrop
  115
- Maxframe
  115
- Mbell
  116
- Mbx
  117
- Mcon
  118
- Mdcheck
  119
- Mdigi
  120
- Mdmon
  120
- Mdprompt
  120
- Memory
  121
- Mfilter
  121
- Mfrom
  121
- Mheard
  122
- Monitor
  123
- Monitor On/Off
  124
- Mproto
  124
- Mrpt
  124
- Mstamp
  125
- Mto
  125
- Myalias
  126
- Mycall
  126
- Newmode
  127
- Nomode
  127
- Nucr
  128
- Nulf
  128
- Nulls
  128
- Paclen
  129
- Pactime
  129
- Parity
  130
- Pass
  130
- Passall
  131
- Persist
  131
- Ppersist
  132
- Rawhdlc
  132
- Redispla
  132
- Relink
  133
- Reset
  133
- Resptime
  133
- Restart
  134
- Retry
  134
- Sendpac
  134
- Slottime
  135
- Squelch
  135
- Start
  135
- Stop
  136
- Tbaud
  136
- Tclear
  136
- Time
  136
- Tone
  137
- Trace
  137
- Trans
  138
- Trflow
  138
- Tries
  139
- Txdelay
  139
- Txflow
  139
- Unproto
  140
- Users
  140
- Xflow
  141
- Xmitok
  141
- Xoff
  141
- Xon
  142
Chapter 6 -Troubleshooting

143
- Introduction
  143
- General Tests
  143
- Power Supply
  143
- Obvious Problems
  144
- Assembly Problems
  144
- Cabling Problems
  144
- Specific Symptoms
  144
- Symptom: PK-88 Appears Dead
  144
- Symptom: Transmitter Cannot be Keyed
  146
- Symptom: Transmitted Signals Not Copyable by Other Stations
  146
- Symptom: Received Signals Not Copyable
  146
- Terminal Interface Troubleshooting
  146
- Symptom: PK-88 Does Not Communicate with the Terminal
  147
- Symptom: PK-88 Signs on with Mutilated Data
  147
- Symptom: PK-88 Does Not Respond or Accept Commands
  148

Advanced Electronic Applications PK-88 Operating Manual (207 pages)

Packet Controller

Brand: Advanced Electronic Applications | Category: Controller | Size: 1.28 MB

Table of Contents
8
Introduction
15
Scope
16
General
16
Application
16
Specifications
17
Description
17
Modem Characteristics
17
Processor System
17
Input/Output Connections
18
Controls and Indicators
18
General
18
System Components
19
Input/Output Devices
19
System Transmitter/Receiver Performance Requirements
19
Preliminary Information
20
Equipment Required
20
Precautions
20
Installation
20
Power Connections
20
Radio Input and Output Connections
21
Computer Connections
21
Controls and Indicators
22
Status Leds
22
Serial Port Configuration
22
Screen Displays
23
Echoes
23
Line Feeds and Carriage Returns
23
Screen Width
23
Display Speeds
23
System Setup and Verification
24
Radio Connections and Setup
26
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Configuration
27
Data Carrier Detect (DCD Pin 8) Jumper JP6
27
FM Installation and Adjustment
28
SSB Installation and Adjustment
30
Command List Displays
33
Display Complete Command List
33
Display Partial Command Lists
33
Display Asynchronous Port Parameters
33
Display Special Characters
34
Display Identification Parameters
34
Display Link Parameters
35
Display Monitor Parameters
35
Display Timing Parameters
36
Immediate Commands
36
Unlisted Commands
36
Detailed Connections for Specific Computers
37
Computers with Specific Serial Interfaces
37
Commodore 64, 64C, 128, VIC 20
37
IBM Pcjr
37
Tandy Color Computer
38
Tandy Model 100/102, Kyocera KC-85 and NEC 8201
38
Other Computers with 25-Pin RS-232-C Ports
38
Other Computers with Non-Standard Serial Ports
39
Terminal (Modem) Software for Specific Computers
39
Apple Macintosh
39
Apple II, II+, IIE and IIC
40
Commodore 64, 64C, 128, VIC 20
40
IBM Pcjr
40
Tandy Color Computer
40
Tandy Model 100/102, Kyocera KC-85 and NEC 8201
40
IBM Pcs, 'Clones' and True Compatibles
40
PBBS, Electronic Mail and File Server Program Compatibility
41
Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Requirements
41
Chapter 3 - Basic Operation
42
Exploring the PK-88 Program
42
LED Status and Mode Indicators
42
Status Indicator Leds
42
The DCD LED - Data Carrier Detect
42
Leds at System Start
42
Commands
43
Entering Commands
43
Command Responses
43
Error Messages
44
Command Names
44
Default Values
45
Parameters, Arguments and Values
45
Using Commands Without Arguments
47
Controller Messages
47
General Messages
47
Command Mode Error Messages
48
Link Status Messages
49
Special Keyboard Control Codes
51
Clear String Command
51
Detailed Command Descriptions
51
General Operating Information
52
Formatting Commands
52
Screen Line Length
52
Monitor Echo
52
Line Feed
52
Carriage Return
52
Backspace and Delete
53
Escape Functions
53
Send Time of Day
53
Clear Transmit Buffer
53
General Information
54
Change Radio Link Data Rate
54
Station Identification
55
MYCALL Required at System Start-Up
55
Substation Identifiers (Ssids)
55
Automatic Identification
55
Set up Loopback Test Circuit
55
Connect' and 'Disconnect
56
LED Status and Mode Indicators
56
System Loopback Test Connection
56
Connect Message
56
Send Packet Character
57
Return to Command Mode
57
Return to Converse Mode
57
Terminate the Link - Disconnect
57
Your First Packet Communication
58
System Cable and Switch Check
58
Starting the Communication
58
What if
59
Automatic Operation
59
Beacon Operation
59
Will You Accept Connections
60
Are You Available to Chat
61
Do You Want to Transmit
61
Digipeater Details
62
Are You a Digipeater
62
Do You Want to be a Digipeater
63
Unsuccessful Connections and Retries
64
Retries While Connected
64
Monitoring Activity on the Channel
64
Monitoring Other Stations
65
Monitoring Digipeaters - the MRPT Command
66
Monitoring Other Stations While Connected
66
Selective Monitoring
66
The MFROM Command
67
The MTO Command
68
The MCON Command
69
The MFILTER Command
69
The MHEARD Monitor Buffer
69
MSTAMP the Monitor Time-Stamp Command
70
DAYTIME Set the Real-Time Clock
70
Packet Formatting
71
PACLEN - Long or Short
71
Backspace and Delete
71
Cancel Line
71
Redisplay
72
XON/XOFF, START/STOP - Display Flow Control
72
The PASS Character
72
More Carriage Returns and Line Feeds
72
Multiple Connections
73
Default Multiple-Connect Conditions
73
The USERS Command - Multiple-Connect Active
73
CHSWITCH Character Selection
73
The CHCALL Command - Display Multiple-Connect Call Signs
74
The CHDOUBLE Command - Display Doubled Characters
74
General Hints on Multi-Connect Operation
74
Maildrop Operation
75
RAM Space for Message Storage
75
System Commands
75
Start and Stop Maildrop Operation
75
Local Logon and Verification
75
Monitor Maildrop Operation
76
Caller Prompt
76
Caller and Sysop Maildrop Commands
77
B (Bye)
77
K N (KILL N)
77
Llist
77
R N (READ N)
78
S Callsign (Send Callsign)
78
Sample Session - the Caller's Point of View
78
Connect and Logon
79
LIST Messages
79
READ Messages
79
KILL Messages
79
SEND Messages
80
Other People's Messages
80
Multiple Message Commands
80
Incorrect Commands
81
Sorry, Wrong Number
81
Log off and Disconnect
81
Sample Session - the Maildrop Sysop's Point of View
81
Introduction
84
Entering Commands
84
Command Responses
84
Error Messages
85
Command List
85
Command Names
86
Default Values
86
Parameters, Arguments and Values
86
Parameters
87
Boolean Parameters
87
Numeric Parameters
87
Text or String Parameters
87
Controller Messages
89
General
89
Command Mode Error Messages
90
Link Status Messages
91
Clear String Commands
93
Specific Commands
93
Acrdisp
94
Acrpack
95
Address
95
Afilter
96
Alfdisp
96
Alfpack
97
Awlen
97
Ax25L2V2
110
Clkadj
111
Cmdtime
112
Command
112
Conperm
119
Dfrom
123
Disconne
124
Display
125
Dwait
126
Flow
128
Frack
129
Hbaud 300
130
Help
131
Hid
135
Host
135
Maildrop
136
Maxframe
137
Mdcheck
141
Mdmon
142
Memory
143
Mfilter 7
144
Mfrom
145
Mheard
146
Monitor
147
Newmode
153
Paclen
156
Parity
157
Pass
159
Passall
159
Redispla
162
Reset
163
Resptime
163
Restart
163
Retry
164
Slottime
165
Start
168
Trans
170
Tries
171
Txflow
172
General Tests
176
Power Supply
176
Obvious Problems
177
Assembly Problems
177
Cabling Problems
177
Specific Symptoms
177
Symptom: PK-88 Appears Dead
177
Symptom: Transmitter Cannot be Keyed
179
Symptom: Transmitted Signals Not Copyable by Other Stations
179
Symptom: Received Signals Not Copyable
180
Terminal Interface Troubleshooting
180
Symptom: PK-88 Does Not Communicate with the Terminal
180
Symptom: PK-88 Signs on with Mutilated Data
181
Symptom: PK-88 Does Not Respond or Accept Commands
181
Unproto
184
Xmitok
184
Xon
184

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