1. Introduction
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Introduction
1.1
SCS
PTC, the Original
Thank you for purchasing your
SCS
-PTC-IIIusb.
SCS
-PTC’s are the original PACTOR mode
modem developed by the people who have created all PACTOR modes. From
SCS
and
SCS
representatives, you will receive the best possible support and benefit from the concentrated
knowledge of the PACTOR engineers who invented PACTOR.
1.2
Packaging list
This is a complete list of hardware and software supplied with the
SCS
PTC-IIIusb:
x
1 x PTC-IIIusb
x
1 x Installation Guide
x
1 x
SCS
CD-ROM
x
1 x Power Supply Connector (sticks in the plug on the rear side)
x
1 x GPS Connector (sticks in the plug on the rear side)
x
1 x 8 pole DIN cable, open end
x
1 x 13 pole DIN cable, open end
x
1 x USB cable
1.3
Requirements to operate a PACTOR Modem
A transceiver capable of switching between transmit and receive within 20 ms. Most modern
transceivers fulfill this requirement.
A computer that provides a free USB 1.1-compliant Port.
An appropriate terminal program to operate a serial interface with a baud rate of 115200
1.4
About this installation guide
This installation manual contains only relevant information about the installation of your
SCS
–PACTOR mode modem and popular applications like HF email. You can find complete
documentation and detailed descriptions of the command set of the PTC in the electronic
version of the complete manual (PDF format) on the
SCS
CD-ROM supplied with your PTC.
The name
PACTOR controller
and
PACTOR mode modem
will be used alternatively with the
abbreviated name
PTC
within this document.
1.5
HF E-mail
For HF email you will need a service provider to process your mail and email and “client
software” to run on your PC. Your service provider typically distributes the email client
software. The client software performs most of the configurations and modem settings to get
you on the air. You will find many popular software packages on the
SCS
CD-ROM supplied
with your PTC.
