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PK-232 MBX Operating Manual - N3UJJ

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The following parameters are the most common settings for HF ASCII<br />

operation. Check the parameters and make sure they are set as follows:<br />

ABAUD 110 (or whatever speed you wish)<br />

RXREV OFF<br />

TXREV OFF<br />

WIDESHFT OFF<br />

Some VHF Bulletin Boards and MSOs use ASCII at 110 and 300 bauds, most<br />

commonly on two meters.<br />

6.6.2 ASCII RTTY <strong>Operating</strong> Tips<br />

Follow the general operating procedures shown in the sections above<br />

for Baudot RTTY. As in Baudot operation, you can step the system<br />

through all the available receiving speeds.<br />

The following "Function Keys" and immediate commands are included for<br />

ASCII RTTY operating convenience.<br />

Immediate Commands From the Command Mode:<br />

"R"<br />

"X"<br />

"K"<br />

Switches system to receive mode.<br />

Switches system to transmit mode and forces immediate<br />

entry into Converse mode.<br />

Load Transmit type ahead buffer.<br />

"Function Key" characters embedded in transmitted text:<br />

Sends AAB string as a HEREIS message.<br />

Shuts off transmitter after sending character buffer.<br />

Sends "Who Are You" request to distant station.<br />

Sends call sign in Morse and shuts off the transmitter.<br />

Sends the Time if the DAYTIME clock has been set.<br />

6.6.3 Changing ASCII Baud Rates<br />

Assume you've been receiving at 110 bauds and wish to increase the<br />

baud rate in steps. From the Command mode, type AB U followed by an<br />

. The <strong>PK</strong>-<strong>232</strong> responds with:<br />

ABaud was 45<br />

ABaud now 50<br />

The ABAUD command sets the ASCII RTTY speed. The most common speed<br />

is 110 bauds on HF, but other speeds including commercial speeds are<br />

supported. See the Command Summary for all the supported speeds.<br />

6.6.4 Other RTTY Commands for ASCII Operation<br />

Many of the commands mentioned above in the Baudot Section also<br />

operate in the ASCII RTTY mode as well. They are listed below:<br />

AAB ACRDISP ALFDISP DIDDLE EAS RXREV<br />

TXREV WIDESHFT WORDOUT WRU<br />

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