Specifications

1. The PK-96
Overview
The PK-96 was
designed
to
provide you
with
a superior
packet
operating
platform
when connected to
your
computer and a VHF or UHF transceiver.
Capabilities &
Features
,
AX.25 levels 1 & 2, 1200/9600 bps
packet
operation
in
the Command,
Host and KISS modes.
.
l8K mailbox
(expandable
to 100K
with
upgrade option, see
Appendix D).
.
Gateway
for node
operation.
.
Can be a 1200/9600 bps component in a TheNet node stack with
Timewave's TheNet upgrade.
.
GPS flmware which is remotely
programmable,
can be remotely
polled,
and
is compatible with GPS,
Loran,ARNAV,
andUltirneterll. OptionalAPRS
AdapterCableavailable. TheGPS flrmwarealso
allows
for Stand Alone Tracking and automatically
detects
GPS receivers at
power-up.
.
Software included: PC PakRatt LiterM
the
packet-only,
DOS
control
program,
and
APRSTM the GPS
mapping
and tracking
program
developed by Bob
Bruninga, W4APR.
.
Compatible with many terminal
control
programs,
including Timewave's own
PC PakRatt II
fbr DOS,
PC PakRatt fbr Windows 2.0.
.
Hardware
"true
DCD"
state
machine
so
you
can open
the squelch and hear weak signals.
.
Hardware HDLC
controller
gllarantees
accurate
protocol
conversion
at
9600
bps.
.
Modem disconnect header fbr installing
even
faster modems.
.
Separate external 1200/9600 transmit level
controls.
.
DAMA
support
fbr master/slave node
communications.
.
Enhanced MHEARD f.unction identifies TCP/IP,
NET/ROM, and <The-NeD stations.
.
EXPERT
command
included
to ease the
learning
process-only
the most common
commands will be
usable until the EXPERT mode is enabled.
.
Independent
operation-once
your PK-96 is
up and
running,
you
can turn off
your
computer
or use it to
do something else;
the
PK-96 will independently accept connects, receive and
forward mail, and act
as
a
node
as
long
as
power
is supplied to
it
and
your
radio is on.
What Did-and Didn't-Come In
the
Box
Besides this manual. the followins
items
are enclosed:
.
A
cable to connect
your
PK-96
to a
radio.
'
AcomputerdiskcontainingPCPakRattLitertutandAPRSrMsoftware.
(lnformationonhowtoinstaLlFC
PakRatt
Lite is written in Chctpter 2. Information on
how to install APRS ls written in
Chapter V.)
.
An audio
cable.
'
A power
cable.
Here's what isn't enclosed:
.
An RS-232
Serial Cable
with DB-25
connectors
(pins
1-8 and 20 connected).
,
A microphone connector for
your
radio.