See the MYSELCAL command in the Command Summary if you are interested
in more information on the translation process.
Because the same call sign sequences are assigned in ten districts, it
is possible that your SELCALL could be used by another station. If
you think a station in another call district is also active on AMTOR
and is using the same SELCALL, see the MYSELCAL command for
information on how to change your Selcall.
7.2.3 Entering Your SELective CALling Code (MYIDENT)
At the present time, most of the AMTOR activity on the amateur bands
is using the four-character SELCALL defined in CCIR 476 and described
above. The seven-character SELCALL (MYIDENT) defined in CCIR 625
solves the problem of non-unique SELCALLs by providing many more
possible SELCALLs than CCIR 476 does with four-character SELCALLs.
To enter your seven-character SELCALL all you must do is enter your
amateur callsign. The PK-232 will do the translation for you.
If you are using an AEA PAKRATT program, follow the instructions in
the program manual for entering the command MYIDENT.
If you are using a terminal, then enter the following
cmd:MYIDENT N7ML
The PK-232 will tell you, MYIdent now VTMFFFF
See the MYIDENT command in the Command Summary if you are interested
in more information on the translation process.
7.2.4 Enter the AMTOR Mode
Now that you have entered your personal MYSELCAL and MYIDENT Selective
Calling codes, you are ready to enter the AMTOR mode.
If you are using an AEA PAKRATT program, follow the instructions in
the program manual to enter the AMTOR mode.
If you are using a terminal, simply type "AMTOR" or "AM" from the
Command Mode followed by the <Enter> key to enter the AMTOR mode.
The PK-232 responds by displaying the previous mode:
Opmode was PAcket
Opmode now AMtor
Your PK-232's front panel will show the two STBY LEDs lit.
7.2.5 HF Receiver Settings
Set your HF receiver (or transceiver) to Lower Sideband (LSB) unless
you connected your PK-232 through the direct FSK keying lines. In
this case, you should select the FSK operating mode.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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