Specifications

11.3 PK-900 PACTOR Parameter Settings
PACTOR is a bit more complex than Baudot or ASCII operation. PACTOR
operation requires you to have MYPTCALL or MYCALL entered before you
can operate. If you do not enter MYPTCALL, the call in MYCALL will be
used as the default callsign. PACTOR stations can't use the
SubStation IDentification number (SSID) in MYCALL.
11.3.1 Entering Your Callsign (MYPTCALL)
If you have not already done so, enter your call for radio port 1
after the command prompt (cmd:) using the MYPTCALL command. For
example, if your call is WX5FAP, you would type:
cmd:MYPTCALL WX5FAP <Enter>
The PK-900 will respond with:
MYPTCALL was PK900
MYPTCALL now WX5FAP
If you have not entered your call with the MYPTCALL command, the
PK-900 will default to the call in MYCALL. MYCALL does not allow
punctuation other than the dash and SSID. MYPTCALL does allow
punctuation in the call. This allows you to properly identify when
operating portable, e.g. ZL/K6RFK.
If you do not enter a call using MYPTCALL or MYCALL, the PK-900
will not allow transmission as the default call PK900 is not a valid
call. The error message "Need MYCALL" will be displayed if
transmission is attempted.
11.3.2 Enter the PACTOR Mode
If you are using the AEA PAKRATT for WINDOWS program, follow the
instructions in the program manual to enter the PACTOR mode. The
current AEA PAKRATT for DOS does not support PACTOR except in the
dumb terminal mode. AEA will have PC PAKRATT for DOS with PACTOR
available in later in 1993.
If you are using a terminal or a computer with a terminal emulation
program, simply type "PACTOR" or "PT" from the Command Mode followed
by the <Enter> key to enter the PACTOR mode. The PK-900 responds by
displaying the previous mode, for example packet:
Opmode was PAcket
Opmode now PACTOr
Your PK-900's front panel LCD status display will show that you are
in the PACTOR Standby mode on RADIO port 1, and the COMMAND LCD will
be lit.
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