2.4.1 Terminal Programs for IBM PCs and Compatibles
Although you can use almost any terminal program with your IBM
compatible, Timewave recommends PK-TERM for Windows from CSS
(www.cssincorp.com) which provides many features not available in
"telephone modem" programs.
If you already have the a Timewave terminal program, follow the program
manual and install the software on your computer. You should also
read through the PACKET OPERATION chapter of the manual.
Familiarity with Packet operation will be necessary for performing a
quick-check of the PK-232 in section 2.5 of THIS manual.
As we mentioned above, an AEA program is not required to use the
PK-232. Many terminal programs can be found throughout the amateur
radio community or can be downloaded from the internet.
A partial list of PC programs for the PK-232 includes:
XPWin, PROCOMM, CROSSTALK-XVI, SMARTCOM, RELAY, BITCOM, QMODEM, PC-
TALK, CTERM, HAMCOM, PACKCOMM, PACKTALK, HAMPAC, LANLINK, MSYS, YAPP
and the terminal program included with Microsoft Windows 3.0 (tm) and
Hyperterminal included with Windows 95/98.
Follow the installation directions that come with the Terminal program
you wish to use. Once installed on the computer, you should start the
program and set the communication parameters for the following:
Data Rate = 9600 bits per second
Data bits = 8
Parity = none
Stop bits = 1
Once these settings have been achieved and the correct serial
communications port chosen, you may proceed to section 2.5.
2.4.2 Terminal Programs for the Apple Macintosh
Although you can use almost any terminal program with your Macintosh,
AEA used to sell the MACRATT with FAX program which provides many
features not available in "telephone modem" programs. You may be able
to buy a used copy of MACRATT at a hamfest or on the internet.
If you already have the MACRATT program, please follow the program
manual and install the software on your computer. You should also
read through the PACKET OPERATION chapter of the MACRATT manual.
Familiarity with Packet operation of MACRATT will be necessary for
performing a quick check of the PK-232 in section 2.5 of THIS manual.
As we mentioned above, an AEA program is not required to use the
PK-232. Many terminal programs can be found throughout the amateur
radio community and can be downloaded from yhr internet.
A partial list of Macintosh programs for the PK-232 includes:
MAC TERMINAL, RED RYDER, MICROPHONE, SMARTCOMM II and MOCK TERMINAL
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