Timewave DSP-232, Operating Manual

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Chapter 1 The DSP-232
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Numerous external adjustments, ports, and connectors.
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The ultimate in digital filtering with the high-power, high-speed Digital Signal Processor.
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The unique LED display which keeps you informed of system activity. This display allows for future modes
and features as no other display can. After all, we designed this unit for growth.
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Packet/AMTOR/PACTOR MailDrop message handling.
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A Mailbox that can expanded to 242K (256K RAM).
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KISS mode for TCP/IP packet applications.
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Host mode for popular Host application programs.
What Did—and Didn’t—Come In the Box
Besides this manual, the following items are enclosed:
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two 5-pin DIN radio cable
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one 8-pin DIN connector
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two RX audio cables
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one 2.1mm power cable
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one wire loop-back jumper
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an RS-232 serial cable with DB-9 connectors (pins 1-3 and 5-8 connected)
Here’s what
isn’t enclosed:
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DOS, MacIntosh, or other computer platform software to operate your DSP
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microphone connectors for your radio(s)
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a power supply
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a computer and a radio!
T he DSP will work with practically any telephone modem or terminal emulation program that your computer can run
as long as it uses the full ASCII character set. However, PK-Term for Windows is powerful
programs offered by CSS that is tailor-made for its controller products. These programs offer many operating and
utility features—and conveniences—that simply aren’t found in typical modem and 3rd party controller programs.
But, if you do run Windows,
PK-Term for Windows is the best amateur radio
has to offer in Windows control software. Visit http;//www.cssincorp.com
for more details about PK-Term programs.
We also didn’t enclose any mike connectors because we don’t know which brand or model of radio you plan to use
with your DSP.
Finally, we didn’t include a power supply since many owners simply connect their DSP to the same 12 VDC supply
that powers their radio and station accessories. If you want to operate your DSP from a “power cube” that plugs into
your wall outlet, you can purchase one locally or you can purchase the AC-
5 power supply from Timewave
or through your favorite electronic equipment dealer.
Your Radio...
We presume that you have an operating radio transceiver or short-wave receiver that you’ll use with your DSP. In
the Amateur bands, most of the VHF packet activity occurs on the 2-meter FM band while most of the HF digital
activity occurs on the 20-meter band. By convention, an HF receiver or transceiver must be capable of SSB
operation in order to communicate digitally to other stations. While no specific brand of transceiver is required, we
recommend that a modern transceiver (built in the last 20 years) be used. Specific transceiver connections are
described in Appendix A of this manual.
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