PK-232 OPERATIN MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2.6.9 Display Morse/RTTY/AMTOR Parameters ............................................. 2-15 36
2.6.10 Display Timing Parameters ................................................................. 2-15 36
2.7 Immediate Commands ................................................................................. 2-16 37
2.8 Detailed Connections for Specific Computers .................................................. 2-16 37
2.8.1 Available Serial Interfaces .................................................................. 2-17 38
2.8.2 Computers with Specific Serial Interfaces ............................................ 2-17 38
2.8.3 Commodore 64, 64C, 128, Vic 20 ....................................................... 2-17 38
2.8.4 IBM PCjr ........................................................................................... 2-18 39
2.8.5 Tandy Color Computer ....................................................................... 2-18 39
2.8.6 Tandy Model 100/102 and NEC 8201 .................................................. 2-18 39
2.8.7 Other Computers with 25-Pin RS-232-C Ports ...................................... 2-18 39
2.8.8 Other Computers with Non-Standard Serial Ports ................................. 2-19 40
2.9 Terminal (Modem) Software for Specific Computers ........................................ 2-19 40
2.9.1 Apple Macintosh ............................................................................... 2-20 41
2.9.2 Apple II, II+, IIE and IIC ................................................................... 2-20 41
2.9.3 Commodore 64, 64C, 128, Vic 20 ....................................................... 2-20 41
2.9.4 IBM PCjr ........................................................................................... 2-20 41
2.9.5 Tandy Color Computer ....................................................................... 2-20 41
2.9.6 Tandy Model 100/102 and NEC 8201 .................................................. 2-20 41
2.9.7 IBM PCs, 'Clones' and True Compatibles .............................................. 2-20 41
2.10 Packet Bulletin Board Program Compatibility .................................................. 2-21 42
CHAPTER 3 - BASIC OPERATION
3.1 Exploring the PK-232 Program ...................................................................... 3-1 43
3.2 LED Status and Mode Indicators ................................................................... 3-1 43
3.2.1 Status Indicator LEDs ........................................................................ 3-1 43
3.2.2 Mode Indicator LEDs ......................................................................... 3-2 44
3.2.2.1 The DCD LED - Data Carrier Detect .......................................... 3-2 44
3.2.3 LEDs at System Start ......................................................................... 3-2 44
3.2.4 Tuning Indicator ................................................................................ 3-3 44
3.3 PK-232 Commands ...................................................................................... 3-3 45
3.3.1 Entering Commands .......................................................................... 3-3 45
3.3.2 Command Responses ........................................................................ 3-3 45
3.3.3 Error Messages ................................................................................. 3-4 46
3.3.4 Command Names .............................................................................. 3-5 47
3.3.5 Default Values .................................................................................. 3-5 47
3.3.6 Parameters, Arguments and Values .................................................... 3-5 47
3.3.7 Using Commands Without Arguments ................................................. 3-7 49
3.3.8 PK-232 Controller Messages ............................................................... 3-7 49
3.3.8.1 eneral Messages ................................................................... 3-7 49
3.3.8.2 Command Mode Error Messages .............................................. 3-8 50
3.3.8.3 Link Status Messages .............................................................. 3-9 51
3.3.9 Special Keyboard Control Codes ......................................................... 3-11 53
3.3.9.1 Morse Code .............................................................................3-11 53
3.3.9.2 Packet Mode .......................................................................... 3-12 54
3.3.9.3 Baudot and ASCII RTTY .......................................................... 3-12 54
3.3.9.4 AMTOR Mode ......................................................................... 3-12 54
3.3.9.5 Clear String Commands ........................................................... 3-12 54
3.3.10 Detailed Command Descriptions ......................................................... 3-13 55
3.4 eneral Operating Information ..................................................................... 3-13 55
3.4.1 Signal Function Commands ................................................................ 3-13 55
3.4.1.1 Invert Received Data (RXREV) ................................................. 3-13 55