[1000mp] FT1000MP and PK232 FSK connections

[WD8ARZ]

Yes, I agree one thousand percent! I have two PK232 units (well one is a 
heathkit HK version ... hi hi) and they beat the pants off any software / 
computer only operation under severe band conditions. Sorry, sound cards 
just are not up to this task under the most demanding situations, and it is 
good to move cpu load off your computer as much as possible to external 
devices.

Yep, one PK-232MBX has a lot of modifications in it. Filter caps on many 
chips to reduce pcb power run noise, rom upgrades as needed, and ran on a 
separate power supply from other equipment (this is good for all devices in 
the ham shack for isolation). It works very well with my FT-1000MP in many 
modes. Dont forget to get the Timewave DSP and PSK/Sound Card Interface Kit 
( http://www.timewave.com/PK232PSK.html ). The DSP is a great modern upgrade 
to a already great tnc. The sound interface is a software switchable bypass 
for your cable interface. Direct to the computer, or through the Pk232 Tnc. 
This way you get away from the interface problems with computer and tnc 
cable hook ups. Both can be done on one set of cables, and you have the same 
isolation provided for either operation. Some software out there will detect 
this interface and switch it automatically as needed!

73 from Bill - WD8ARZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cliff Buttschardt" <k7rr at arrl.net>
To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] FT1000MP and PK232 FSK connections
>

> Regarding the PK 232, I find that a well modified and tuned PK232 beats
> any software program.  Simply changing the resistors for 170 Hz shift
> and accurately optimizing all the other adjustments produces results.
> The added advantage is all the other modes available especially if the
> motherboard with Pactor can be fitted.  The maildrop program is very
> well done.  The PK232, modified, was with me on many merchant ships
> and proved somewhat better than supplied equipment.  NAVTEX was very
> valuable since ONLY the requested information can be put in memory
> and easily printed.  Good hardware is hard to beat regardless of the
> number of software offerings when versatility is required.
> Cliff K7RR