SCS PTC-IIex, Manual

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1 Introduction
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“What is the best operating system?”. It’s a question of personal preference and depends on
the application.
If HF email is your application for your PTC-IIex, it may not be necessary to study Table 1.
In most cases, your HF email service provider supplies or recommends the appropriate
software for their particular service.
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Transceiver control is possible with the PTC-IIpro only, not with the PTC-IIex.
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Windows programs usually need Windows 98 or higher.
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PlusTerm and EasyTransfer are the only programs that have been developed by
SCS
.
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The
SCS
CD-ROM is usually updated twice the year. Always check if there is a newer
version of your selected program available from the Internet.
1.5.2 Version numbering
Each (software) component has an own version number. The BIOS, the firmware, the programs
for the PC and the user manual. The different version numbers are necessary to distinguish
between old and new versions.
1.5.3 File types
Basicly the following file types (extentions) are used:
.TXT
Normal text
.GER
German text
.ENG
English text
.PT2
Firmware file for the PTC-II
.PTE
Firmware file for the PTC-IIe
.PEX
Firmware file for the PTC-IIex
.PRO
Firmware file for the PTC-IIpro
.PTU
Firmware file for the PTC-IIusb
.PTN
Firmware file for the PTC-IInet
Table 1.2: File Types
1.6 Professional solutions
SCS
has developed a Professional version of the firmware which enables new modes for the
PTC. The “Professional Firmware” meets many special requirements for mobile and maritime
users and services. It also provides the high-speed
PACTOR-III mode.
The following overview shows the Professional Firmware features:
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PACTOR-III highspeed data transfer protocol.
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Hayes compatible command interpreter, Hayes-mode (phone modem compatibility).
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PACTOR-IP-Bridge, direct “TCP/IP over PPP” via HF.