Timewave’s customers swear by their DSP filters and
PK-232 owners love the flexibility and reliability of the most
popular data controller ever built. Now with the addition of a
built-in sound card, rig control, computer isolation and total USB
connectivity, the PK-232SC rolls it all into one! The PK-232SC
brings a new level of performance to the legendary PK-232 with
sharp, accurate DSP filters for all its internal data modes and dual
transformer isolation for sound card data modes. Weak signals
magically appear from the noise and QRM bounces off the new DSP
filters for cleaner copy with fewer errors than the old analog
filters.
More Filters, Better Filters, Automatic selection
The PK-232SC brickwall filters have tighter bandwidth and
steeper skirts for improved noise and QRM rejection. New PK-232
firmware (Ver. 7.2) allows a wider selection of filters than the
original PK-232, so the filter can match the mode. The correct DSP
filter is automatically selected when you choose an internal mode.
In RTTY, Timewave’s proven Twin Peak Filters pluck the mark and
space tones from the noise and QRM for great copy. In PACTOR, the
filter bandwidth automatically changes when the baud rate shifts in
response to the error rate of the link. In Morse (CW), the operator
can preset either 100 Hz or 200 Hz bandwidth. The PK-232SC is
compatible with all Windows W2K,XP,Vista/Win7 software terminal programs for the
PK-232.
Sound Card Interface and Rig Control
For maximum flexibility, Sound Card / TNC switching
is both software and panel switch controlled. The sound card mode
selection is software controlled. For example, when operating with
Radio Operating Center software, changing to PSK31 from Pactor or
MT63 is a simple menu click.
The single USB cable from your PC also moves your
logic level Kenwood RX/TX/RTS/CTS, Yaesu CAT, and Icom CIV and USB
Rig Control interface to the back panel of your PK-232SC.
All the Proven Modes + All the Sound Card Modes
The PK-232SC supports all the new sound card modes
in addition to all of the existing PK-232 modes - Pactor, VHF/ HF
Packet, AMTOR/SITOR, Baudot, ASCII, Morse, HF Weather FAX, TDM, and
NAVTEX.
The PK-232/PSK comes with a complete cable and
connector set in addition to Timewave’s on-line and telephone
support. As always, you can upgrade any PK-232 ever built to the
latest PK-232SC!
Specifications - DSP |
DSP Filters, demodulator |
16 bit Analog Devices 2105 with 16 bit A/D-D/A
for Optimum filters for each mode, limiter, 4-pole
discriminator, 5-pole post-detection low-pass filter |
Modulator |
Phase continuous sinewave, AFSK generator |
Modulator output level |
5-200 mV RMS |
Processor system |
Zilog Z-80, ADSP2105 |
Memory |
32K Lithium battery-backed RAM, 128K ROM |
Audio |
Internal USB Audio Sound Card |
Hardware HDLC |
Zilog 85C30 SCC |
Power requirements |
+12 to +16 VDC @ 590 mA (700 mA. recommended) |
Input/Output Connections
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Radio interface |
Two 5-pin connectors, front panel selectable |
Direct FSK outputs |
Normal/Reverse |
Scope outputs |
Mark, space |
CW keying outputs |
+100 VDC @ 200 mA max and –25 VDC @ 30 mA max |
Terminal interface |
Certified USB 2.0 driver included. USB
"mini-B" connector. |
Terminal data rates |
Autobaud Settings at 2400,
4800, & 9600 bps |
Rig Control interface |
Yaesu CAT, Icom CIV, Kenwood TX/RX/RTS/CTS
logic level, RS-232 |
USB Ports |
Two USB 2.0, 100 mA each |
Physical
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Dimensions |
11" (279mm)W x 8.25" (210mm)D x 2.5" (64mm)H |
Weight |
3 lbs (1.35 kg) |
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Features
- Digital Signal Processor
- 18 DSP Filters
- Twin Peak RTTY Filters
- Adaptive PACTOR filters
- USB
serial interface
- Works with all sound card modes
- Rig Control for Icom, Yaesu
& Kenwood Transceivers
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Single USB Computer Connection
-
Galvanic Computer Isolation
- SC Upgrades
for all PK-232 models
PK-232SC
Modes
- RTTY-Baudot
- RTTY-ASCII
- PACTOR
- Packet 300 bps HF
- Packet 1200 bps VHF
- Morse
- FAX HF
- AMTOR
- SITOR
- NAVTEX
- TDM
- All the new
Sound Card Modes!
Timewave carries a complete line of
accessories for the DSP Filter and Data
controller product lines. The
accessories include power supplies,
cables, connectors, manuals and
upgrades. Please call or email us with
your requirements.
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