Packaging List - SCS PTC-IIIusb Installationsanleitung

1 Introduction
SCS PTC, the Original
1.1
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:
1 x PTC-IIIusb
1 x Installation Guide
1 x SCS CD-ROM
1 x Power Supply Connector (sticks in the plug on the rear side)
1 x GPS Connector (sticks in the plug on the rear side)
1 x 8 pole DIN cable, open end
1 x 13 pole DIN cable, open end
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.
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