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Timewave PK-232 MBX Operating Manual (266 pages)
DATA CONTROLLER
Brand:
Timewave
| Category:
Controller
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 - Introduction
14
Overview
14
Capabilities
14
Included Components
14
Computer or Computer Terminal Requirements
15
Station Requirements
15
System Transmitter-Receiver Performance Requirements
15
PK-232 Specifications
16
Modem Characteristics
16
Processor System
16
Input/Output Connections
16
Controls and Indicators
17
General
17
Chapter 2 - Computer Installation
18
Overview
18
Equipment Required
18
Unpacking the PK-232
18
Connecting Power
19
Connecting Your Computer or Computer Terminal
20
IBM-PC/XT/AT and Compatibles
20
Apple Macintosh Series of Computers
21
Computer Terminal
21
Setting up Your Communications or Terminal Software Program
21
Terminal Programs for IBM-Pcs and Compatibles
22
Terminal Programs for the Apple Macintosh
22
System Startup and Loop-Back Test
23
Detailed RS-232 Connections for Other Computers
27
Other Computers with RS-232-C Ports
28
Other Computers with Non-Standard Serial Ports
28
Terminal (Modem) Software for Other Computers
29
Chapter 3 - Radio Installation
30
Overview
30
Equipment Required
30
Receive-Only Radio Connections
30
Transmit and Receive Radio Connections
31
Transceiver's Microphone or Accessory Connector
31
Check Your Transceiver's Operating Manual
32
Specific Connection Points
32
Begin Assembling Your Radio Cable
33
Prepare the Radio Cable
33
Verify the Connection Points with Your Manual
33
Prepare the Connector
33
Wire the Connector
33
Wiring Your HF Transceiver for Direct CW Keying
35
Connections for Direct FSK Operation on RTTY
35
Connections for an Oscilloscope
36
PK-232 Configuration Jumpers and Connections
37
Push-To-Talk (PTT) Configuration
37
PK-232 Connections
37
Transceiver Adjustments
38
FM Transceiver Final Adjustments
38
SSB Transceiver Final Adjustments
39
Chapter 4 - Packet Radio
42
Overview
42
Getting Started
42
Making the Loopback Connection
42
Packet Introduction
43
VHF/UHF Packet Operation
45
What You Should See
46
What It Means
47
What Happens When You Connect
49
Standard Tncs
49
Mailbox Message Systems
49
Packet Switches
50
Who Can I Talk to
52
Your First Real Connect
52
I'M Having Trouble Connecting
53
More Packet Features
54
LED Status and Mode Indicators
54
Automatic Greetings
54
Beacon Operation
54
Digipeater Details
55
Are You a Digipeater
55
Monitoring Other Stations
56
Monitoring the Packet Networking Switches
56
Monitoring Other Stations While Connected
57
Selective Monitoring
57
The MFILTER Command
57
Monitor Without Callsign Headers
57
MSTAMP - the Monitor Time-Stamp Command
57
Packet Connects
58
Time-Stamping Connects
58
Connect Alarm
58
Packet Formatting and Editing
58
Carriage Returns and Linefeeds in Packets
58
Canceling Lines and Packets
59
Redisplay
59
The PASS Character
59
Packet Transmit Timing
59
TXDELAY and AUDELAY
59
AXDELAY and AXHANG
60
Packet Protocol Basics
60
Unconnected Packets
61
Connected Packets
61
FRACK and RETRY
61
PACLEN and MAXFRAME
61
Reducing Errors through Collision Avoidance
61
CHECK and RELINK
62
Multiple Connection Operation
62
Multiple Connection Description
62
The Channel Switching Character
63
Will You Accept Multiple Connects
63
Display Multiple Connected Callsigns
63
Doubling Received CHSWITCH Characters
63
Checking Your Connect Status with the CSTATUS Command
63
The MULT LED
63
HF Packet Operation
64
Where to Operate HF Packet
64
PK-232 HF Packet Settings
64
HF Receiver Settings
64
Tuning in HF Packet Stations
64
Transmitter Adjustments
65
Going on the Air
66
Advanced Packet Operation
66
Transparent Mode
66
Sending 8-Bit Data in Converse Mode
66
The ALTMODEM Command
67
The CFROM Command
67
Operating in Full-Duplex
67
Identifying as a Digipeater
67
Digipeater Alias Callsign
67
Morse ID in Packet
67
Disabling Transmit Operation
67
Seldom Used Commands
68
Packet Lite HF Packet Protocol Extension
68
Enabling Packet Lite
69
Compatibility with Standard AX.25 Stations
69
Packet Lite Protocol Enhancement Summary
70
Chapter 5 - Maildrop Operation
74
RAM Space for Message Storage
74
System Commands
74
Your Maildrop Callsign
74
Start and Stop Maildrop Operation
74
Local Logon
74
Monitor Maildrop Operation
104
Caller Prompts
104
SYSOP Maildrop Commands
104
Chapter 7 - Amtor and Navtex Operation
113
HF Receiver Settings
113
LED Status and Mode Indicators
128
Echoing Transmitted Characters as Sent (EAS)
130
Entering Your Auto-Answerback (AAB)
130
Sending Only Complete Words (WORDOUT)
130
Special Operating Considerations
132
Caller Prompts
133
Local Logon to the Maildrop
133
Monitor Maildrop Operation
133
B (Bye)
134
H (Help)
134
J (Jlog)
134
K N (KILL N [Mine])
134
Remote User Maildrop Commands
134
SYSOP Maildrop Commands
134
CHAPTER 11 - Pactor OPERATION (Continued)
135
L (List[Mine])
135
Pactor and Packet Maildrop Operation
135
R N (READ N [Mine])
135
S Callsign (SEND Callsign)
135
Pactor Switching Time Considerations
136
Possible Areas for Pactor Performance Improvement
136
Suggested Pactor Operating Settings
136
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Timewave PK-232 MBX Installation Instructions Manual (3 pages)
MBX EPROM
Brand:
Timewave
| Category:
Controller
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Tools Needed
1
Step 1: Turn off the PK-232
1
Step 2: Prepare a Work Area
1
Step 3: Open the PK-232
1
Step 4: Verify Model
1
Step 5: Refer to Figures
1
Step 6: Locate EPROM Chip Sockets
1
Step 7: Remove EPROM Chips
1
Step 8: Install New EPROM Chips
2
Step 9: Replace Top Cover
2
Figure a - PK-232 Main Board with MBX Daughter Board Installed
3
Figure B - PK-232MBX Main Board (no MBX Daughter Board Necessary)
3
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