Specifications

4.4 More Packet Features
Now that you have worked a few packet stations, it is time to learn a
little more about the other packet capabilities of the PK-900.
Rather than explain all the features in detail, we will leave the
specifics to the command descriptions in the Command Summary Appendix.
4.4.1 LCD Status and Mode Indicators
Your PK-900 front panel display is divided into four sections as
shown below:
PK-900's Front Panel LCD Indicators.
The left two thirds of the LCD display contain information
relating to the operation of radio port 1.
The upper right third of the LCD display contains information
about the operation of Radio port 2.
The middle of the right third of the LCD display contains
system information.
The very bottom of the LCD display is a 20 segment bargraph used
for tuning Radio port 1.
Your PK-900's front-panel LCD display shows the Status of each Radio
Port at a glance. The following describes the function of each of
the LCD annunciators.
NAME DESCRIPTION LCD FUNCTION
RADIO 1 Column Heading On when port 1 enabled
RADIO 2 Column Heading On when port 2 enabled
DCD Data Carrier Detect Lit when data signals
are received
TX Send Lit when PTT line is
active
MODE Column Heading Always on. Indicates
operating mode of port 1
MORSE Morse Code Mode Lit when in Morse mode
BAUDOT 5 Level RTTY Mode Lit when in Baudot mode
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