[1000mp] help on using the AEA pk232 MBX with the MK v

[Jim Dawson]

Like Peter said, Byron Campbell,  WA4GEG repairs them. He just repaired my 
MP.
Very capable and reasonable.

Jim - K9DD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Moskovits" <rickmoskovits at gmail.com>
To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] help on using the AEA pk232 MBX with the MK v


> Hi George, thanks for your email, I am certainly planning to re join RAC, 
> I
> have been inactive for the last 6 or more years so with retirement am 
> happy
> to join as I always enjoyed the association. thanks for your tips but 
> think
> I will skip the digital and stay with ssb and cw, can't risk the mk v with
> no repair facility available unless you know one by any chance?? Hope we
> can work sometime, vy 73 Rick ve1rnm
>
> On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:59 PM, George VE3YV <ve3yv at pathcom.com> wrote:
>
>> Rick - digital is no problem.  Use the packet jack (5-pin), not the 
>> (4-pin)
>> "RTTY" jack which is for FSK.  You may have to add a pull down resistor 
>> on
>> the PTT line to ground for the PTT to close.  IRRC 50 ohms works well, 
>> any
>> value just high enough to not close the PTT until your interface 
>> switching
>> transistor "closes."  I use a homebrew interface so don't know if you 
>> need
>> it for the PK232.
>>
>> Hope that all makes sense.  GL - the Mark V is a great rig on digital
>> modes.
>>
>>
>> Please consider renewing your RAC membership and support advocating ham
>> radio and defending our frequencies.
>>
>> 73, George Gorsline  CG3YV
>> International Affairs Officer
>> Radio Amateurs of/du Canada
>>
>> Good afternoon to the List,
>>
>> I am hoping that someone can help with some questions and concerns on 
>> using
>> the PK 232MBX with the ft1000 mp MK V Field.
>>
>> I am aware of the hook-up information on the older ft 1000mp but there 
>> are
>> some changes that were made on the MK V on the digital side. So to keep 
>> it
>> simple, is there anyone out there on the list who can provide 
>> confirmation
>> on the safe hook up to the mk v and which connectors on the back of the 
>> mk
>> v
>> for RTTY and which  for amtor/pactor. Thanks to all for consideration of 
>> my
>> question.
>>
>> very 73 Rick Moskovits VE1RNM
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