[OZAPRS] PK232 (Revisited)

[kevcav]

There are 2 different models of the PK232 manufactured by AEA. To get 
the the extended mailbox you require need either an MBX model or you 
need to add the extended daughter board (and additional Rom) to convert 
the standard PK232 into an MBX model.

So if you have an early version PK232 its not just a simple matter of 
updating the ROM images you also need the daughter board to complete the 
upgrade.

As well remember the PK232 is not TNC2 compatible and the user software 
can be difficult to configure.

Given the age of the hardware I consider it a marginal call to upgrade.

If you are considering the PK232 for HF use then consider purchasing a 
SCS DSP tracker. I just need to add I have no connection with the SCS 
company but am a happy owner.

Regards

Kevin



On 1/4/2011 4:18 PM, Philip Webb wrote:
> Hi Sam,
>
> The EPROMS for all the AEA stuff is still available from Timewave:-
>
> http://www.timewave.com/a_upgrades.html#TNC
>
> Not cheap - but available.
>
> Regards
>
> Philip
>
> On 03/01/11 23:29, Samantha wrote:
>> Hey Gang
>>
>> I am still looking for a 2 eproms for these units or instructions how 
>> I can
>> use them to
>> (pk232  One has the message bank option the other doesn't)
>>
>>
>> (a) Use on a HF APRS Gateway
>> (b) Use on  VHF 1200bd Digipeater
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Sam Scafe
>> (M) 0424136364
>> (W) 0740153411
>>
>>
>>
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