It does this by communicating with the pactor modems using the wa8ded hostmode, enabling full binary. See the comparison of the scsptc models at the bottom of this page. If you have never owned a tnc before, the new generation of tnc comes with usb only. Scs ptcii usb com11 driver download software found. This driver allows bpq32 applications to make and receive pactor calls using the scs ptc range of controllers. I do not do rig control as i have the memory for the flex with the necessary parameters for mode, freq, and such. In some cases keyboards, mice these are included with windows, but in most cases they are provided by the device manufacturer scs, in the case of the usbconnected pactor modems. Thus pactor2 34 connects start immediately with full speed, independent of.
This driver allows bpq32 applications to make and receive pactor calls using the. Pactor controller for reliable hf radio communications. Pactor modem with easy usb connection for data transfer via hf radio ham or ssb. With the modem disconnected from your computer, click here to go the scs downloads page. Use the pactor modems to send wireless email, transfer files, use realtime data links, and access weather information, all over your ssb or. The scs warranty covers a unit that has failed in use during normal operation conforming to the installation guidelines set fourth by scs and authorized dealers. Click the reinstall using recommended settings option to rerun the usb driver installer. For computers without serial port, connects to usb port, provides a virtual com port. Drivers should be included with all windows versions since xp.
In the case of scs, they offer the ptc iiusb modem, a pactor iii power house. On the next page click on the driver file which will be scs usb driver 2. The scs tracker dsp tnc is the first terminal node controller tnc to use a digital signal processor dsp for signal processing and modem operation. In rmsexpress set the tnc type and the tnc serial cat port you created in ssdr cat, using 38400 baud 6. Airmail and its weather companions, the icepac propagation software, and usb drivers for the scs modems. Buy pactor 3 modem usb with bluetooth module brand. If the pactor modem driver is properly installed, the com port assigned to your modem will be listed under ports, com and lpt. How to use the scs ptciiusb and any other usb tnc with linux. In case you need to install the drivers manually you can download them here. The dragon line of modems are for people serious about their data. The pactor team at scs went on to develop pactor2, a twotone phaseshift encoding psk scheme. The modem is controlled by the usb cable to the computer. It is important to know that programming cable use fewer signal pins than a microphone so the pinouts are typically simpler than your microphone cable.
You can also use the packet ports if you have any for ax. As a advancement of the ptcii without any compromise the dr7800 is build for the new higend. Scs is proud to present its new p4dragon dr7800, a completely new development, and the first pactor4 capable shortwave modem. I am not sure if the cable is made by scs or farallon electronics. Scs modems are the original pactor mode modems developed by the people who have created all pactor modes.
Set the fsk and psk level using pskfsk transmit level test in settings. A software version to monitor pactor 4 is scheduled to become available next year. That a legend can be better shows scs with the new p4dragon dr7800 once more again. Have both models, the usb version which is used with my icom 7200 for remote email, works as advertised. Pactoriii piii or pactor 4 what is it and why do i need it. Weather maps that take 78 minutes to download with a modem only licensed to operate in the pactorii mode, take two minutes or less to download with piii saving time and battery power. Narrow band interference is effectively removed before the adaptive equalizer using a newly developed, minimum. Your one stop for pactor mode radio modems and accessories.
Sound card mic 2 larger pads upper left corner labeled usb mic. Accessories like readytouse cables for many radios. Opc478 level converter for control of icom radios from computer serial port, includes driver on cd. Usb drivers for the scs pactor modems any usb device requires drivers to operate. The close relationship between the dsp hardware and the modem protocol enables new.
Pmon will offer thorough observation and documentation of all presently. G4apl also uses his kenwood ts2000e with a scs ptciiex for pactor, robust 600bd packet or backup kenwood ts480sat with another scs ptcii pro pactor for one to one qsos. Doubleclick on the installer to run the driver installation. The only reason pactor iii even exists is for winlink. Click cable reference link to determine correct cable to order for your radio. Email access from sea, remote homes or the middle of the desert with scs pactor ii or iii hfvhf modems, and the appropriate radio transceiver. If a unit has failed within the warranty period, a customer is to contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased for technical support. One single connector to the hfvhf transceiver for all modes. From scs and scs representatives, you will receive the best possible support and benefit from the concentrated. Pactor4 has proven to be equally suitable for channels with high signal to noise ratios and heavy multipath propagation, as well as for those with a very low snr. The free pmon software runs under the linux operating system. Note that if you are sharing a radio between a winmor and scs pactor port. This would mean that scs ptc ii and up should be a reasonable initial target for pactor support, with older models and the timewave tncs falling into the nice to havecategory, which would essentially require adding two new transports. Airmail version 3 is a single installation file that includes everything needed.
Typically, the os will automatically install the drivers when the cable is plugged into the computer. Scs, the company that created pactor, has unveiled software that offers the ability to monitor the content of pactor 1, 2, and 3 transmissions over the air. Next the wizard wants to install the driver for the device usb serial port. From scs and scs representatives, you will receive the best possible support and benefit from the concentrated knowledge of the pactor engineers who invented pactor. If you are looking for the fastest data transmission speed then pactor 4 technology is the only way to go. P4dragon stands for the most ingenious data transfer algorithms and the highest computing power possible in pactor controllers of the 4th generation.
For pactor, i have rms express configured to do direct cat control of my xcvr via the pc. Narrow band interference is effectively removed before the adaptive equalizer using a newly developed, minimum phase shift real ntimes autonotch filter. The ptciiiusb allows direct connection to a usb interface of the modern notebook, and thus expands the scs equipment. It supports the pactor ii and optional pactor iii modes, the best digital modes currently available. Pactor 4 has proven to be equally suitable for channels with high signal to noise ratios and heavy multipath propagation, as well as for those with a very low snr. Scs once more shows that even a legend can be improved with the new p4dragon dr7800. This version also adds full support for the scs pactor4 dragon modems, and. Scs ptcii usb device drivers manual installation guide zip scs ptcii usb device drivers drivercategory list it could be a good suggestion not to accept a manual up grade of your actual driver, but instead to observe the entire archive seeking drivers that. Pactor 2 for narrowband operation and pactor 3 which automagically turns to pactor 4 on a p4 in its default. Farallon ptciiiusb 1071 ptciiiusb model 1071 pactor 3 modem replaces pticiiusb. Select the option install the software automatically and click on next. The ptciiiusb allows direct connection to a usb interface of the modern notebook, and thus expands the scs equipment program. You can access these frequencies from the gb7cip bbs gateway g command.
Current modems in production are the ptciiiusb and the p4dragon, and are recommended. Ftdi usb tnc data cable scs pactor modem ptciie ptciiex. Dr7800 p4dragon pactor 4 modem the p4dragon dr7800 is a no compromise hf modem that outpaces products 3x the price. Any previous ptcii, iie, iiex, iipro, or iiusb modem can be licensed to use the pactoriii protocol for a fee paid to an scs dealer or to scs, not to sailmail but cant be used for p4. Any recent soundcard program, like dm780 or fldigi, will support this kind of cat and soundcard connection. It lets you plug your old tnc into a usb equipped pc. The scs pactor radio modem is truly the best radio modem money can buy. The multimodecontroller for pactoriii, pactorii, pactori, amtor, navtex, rtty, cw, fax, sstv, audiofilter, packetradio and psk31. It was a great unit in its day, but i sold mine years ago and dont miss it one bit.
I do camping in central baja, and it allows me to do hf email into the internet via the winlink system. You can add class 1 bluetooth blue wireless to this standard std usb model for a wireless connection to your computer dr7803 bluetooth. Pactor ii demonstration using scs ptcii modem youtube. Scs ptcii usb com11 driver download software manual installation guide zip scs ptcii usb com11 driver download software drivercategory list bear in mind, setting up an inappropriate driver will never stop the undesirable effects on your computer system. Description additional information warranty terms description. A short video showing my scs ptc iie hooked up to my yaesu ft900 receiving navtex on 490khz. Other items from ssb icom icm802 with pactor 1060 modem package email package icom icm802 ssb, pactor 1060 modem, at140 antenna tuner and cables ground foil ground foil pactor parts and accessories pactor parts and accessories berkshire gto15 wire by the foot berkshire gto15 wire by the. Scs ptciii usb or bluetooth pactor modem seatech systems. Like all usb devices, you must load the driver files from the cd provided with the usb serial convertor first and then plug in the device. Compatibility question hrd and scsptciiiusb nodem qrz. The code in this repository is a plugin you may also call it a driver to support pactor modems manufacted by scs in the pat winlinkclient. Farallon ptciiiusb 1071 digital modems, ptciiiusb 1071. Alc should not go into red, output should be maximised.
Repeat steps 1 4 to ensure the usb drivers are installed correctly. Airmail version 3 for sailmail sirius cybernetics llc. Pactoriii is a realworld 4x increase in throughput over pactorii. Fully compatible to existing software by using a virtual com port assigned by the usb driver. The scs tracker dsp tnc is the first terminal node controller tnc to use a digital.
The scusbs software drivers for use with windows operating systems. There is no need to use the scs tnc for these modes. The answer is in the form of a serial to usb adaptor. Marinenet radio is continuously improving wireless communication technology like scss pactor. Their pactor2 controller is the ptcii, with the modem implemented by a powerful dsp digital signal processor chip and incorporating a fast 32bit microprocessor to move the data. The ptciiiusb is constructed using existing equipment technology and its application is to be found mainly in the connection of clients.