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3.4 <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> Configuration Jumpers and Connections<br />
Before operating the <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong>, you must first make sure it is correctly<br />
configured for your radio's PTT. After this has been checked you<br />
should then connect the cables you constructed in the above steps.<br />
3.4.1 Push-To-Talk (PTT) Configuration<br />
Before you connect the Radio cable(s) you just made to the <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong>,<br />
consult your transceiver's manual for Push-To-Talk keying polarity.<br />
Most transmitters and transceivers made in the last 15 years use<br />
Positive PTT keying. However some gear, especially if it contains<br />
vacuum tubes, may use a negative PTT keying voltage.<br />
The <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> is configured for positive PTT at the factory so it will<br />
operate with most equipment without changes. However, if necessary,<br />
you can change the polarity of the PTT configuration on either or both<br />
RADIO1 and RADIO2 ports. Follow these steps:<br />
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Remove four screws from the sides and two screws from the rear<br />
of the <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> chassis cover and lift off the cover.<br />
Locate Jumper posts JMP2 and JMP3 which are near the<br />
RADIO1/RADIO2 switch SW2.<br />
JMP2 configures the RADIO1 port and JMP3 configures RADIO2.<br />
When the shorting jumper is towards the front, the port is<br />
configured for Positive (+) PTT. When the shorting jumper is<br />
towards the rear, the port is configured for Negative (-) PTT.<br />
NOTE:<br />
This is especially useful if you want to configure one<br />
radio port for positive PTT and the other for negative PTT.<br />
Replace the cover and six screws when you are finished configuring the<br />
polarity of the <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> PTT circuit.<br />
3.4.2 <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> Connections<br />
Remove power from the <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong>, your transceiver and all accessories<br />
before making any connections.<br />
Connect the Radio Cable(s) you constructed in section 3.3.5 between a<br />
Radio port on the <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> and your transceiver(s).<br />
IMPORTANT NOTE<br />
MAKE SURE THAT THE RADIO CABLES EXIT "DOWNWARD" FROM THE TWO RADIO<br />
JACKS ON THE REAR PANEL. ALTHOUGH NO DAMAGE WILL OCCUR FROM REVERSE<br />
CONNECTION, YOUR <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> AND RADIO WILL NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY!<br />
If you wired cables for CW keying, Direct FSK or an Oscilloscope then<br />
connect these to the appropriate point on your equipment.<br />
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