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AEA / Timewave PK-232MBX "Pakratt 232" (Advanced Electronics Applications)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur multi-mode radio modem and controller
CPU:Zilog Z80A
System ROM:Max 128 KB (EPROM)
System RAM:32 KB (With lithium battery backup)
Computer ports / Speed:RS232C (DB25 female) / 110-9600 bd
Power supply:12-16 VDC (Male barrel jack, center positive)
Current drain / power consumption:Less than 800 mA
Dimensions (W*H*D):289*61*213 mm (11.38*2.4*8.39")
Weight:1.38 Kg (3.04 lb)
Other features:




RADIO COMM'S SECTION
Modes

(Depending on firmware and
installed hardware options):
Packet
WeFax
Navtex
RTTY
ASCII
AMTOR
SITOR
CCIR
CW
(Pactor option)
GPS / APRS functions:Depending on firmware
Mailbox:~18 KB (Depending on firmware)
Radio ports: Radio 1: 5-pin Molex (Also a 3.5 mm jack for RX only)
Radio 2: 5-pin Molex (Also a 3.5 mm jack for RX only)
Data rate over radio: Radio 1: 45-1200 bd
Radio 2: 45-1200 bd

Up to 2400 bd with optional internal DPSK modem
Up to 9600 bd with optional external modems




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Hong Kong, 198x-199x (Discontinued)
Other: Updated version with mailbox installed from factory.
It appears that the final firmware issued was v7.2.
Related documents: User manual (3 MB)
Firmware revision, July 1990 (57 KB)
Node/gateway option (437 KB)
EPROM installation (83 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
? Internal 2400 bd DPSK modem