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

[Rick Moskovits]

thanks to all who replied-very much appreciated-73 Rick

On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 8:58 PM, Jim Dawson <list at jasystems.com> wrote:

> 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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