The elegant design as well as the easy upgrade possibilities free updates. Hf data modems pactor royal communications international, inc. What i did to make my ssb radio and pactor modem work. Pactor modes other than level 1 p1 are not open source, but are publicly documented and can be monitored and decoded easily over the air by third parties using free raspberry pi software pmon for raspberry pi or pmon utility on the modem itself.
I am still a fan of software based digital modes like winmore. Noticeably improved performance with pactor 2 and pactor 3. It is very stable and supports a number of modes and their variations including. If windows cant find drivers, or airmail still cant find the modem, then be sure the modem is connected and powered on, go back to windows device manager and find the unknown device, rightclick on that icon i. It has some good information on what i did to get the ssb radio and pactor iii modem finally working.
Dr7800 is software compatible with ptcii which means that one may continue to use the existing software, such as airmail, rms express, alpha. The use of pactor will increase, outside the ham bands. Oct 15, 2019 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. The use of pactor 4 will only be permitted in the usa ham bands when an fcc petition is filed and financially supported. For a number of years hams whove accessed the winlink network on the hf bands have used pactor, primarily pactor ii or iii.
The dr7400 is software compatible to the ptcii series and to the dr7800 so that existing pactor software airmail, rms express, alpha etc can continued to be used. Pactor radio equipment consists of an hf transceiver, a computer and a terminal node controller. It can decode all psk qsos within a 4 khz segment, maintaining a sorted list of heard callsigns. Heres a quick video of somewhat of a rare catch on 40 meters these days. Hf data modems pactor royal communications international. Installing an hf ssb and a pactor modem ocean navigator. You must include with your orderthe serial numberthat is below the bar code on your modem. Synchronized, similar to pactor 3, except 10 instead of 6 speed levels waveforms and faster switching. Dr7800 is softwarecompatible with ptcii which means that one may continue to use the existing software, such. Nbtv 24 lines nbtv 32 lines nbtv 48 lines nbtv 60 lines nbtv viewer. Dr7803 p4dragon pactor 4 modem ssb tnc ham hf bluetooth.
Pactor use will also decline for automailboxes as cheaper software alternatives are adopted. Scs modems with a current firmware version are capable of pactor iii. Winlink express is designed to be easily used by single users with a single call sign but it may also be used to simultaneously send and receive mail with. Its available at the scs web site along with the firmware loader. Pactor developer scs announces monitoring software arrl. Ft8 is primarily as weak signal application concerned with the recoverability of transmitted data. Dr7400 p4dragon pactor 4 modem hfssb modem fast data email. Pactor iii is the most recent release of this technology available to hams. The free program allows the user to read or to write text in audibly through a sound card, each typed letter being both spoken through your speakers and. The p4dragon line of modems are for people serious about moving data. Pactor modes other than level 1 p1 are not open source, 7 8 but are publicly documented 9 and can be monitored and decoded easily over the air by third parties using free raspberry pi software pmon for raspberry pi 10 or pmon utility on the modem itself 11. Dr7800 is softwarecompatible with ptcii which means that one may continue to use the existing software, such as airmail, rms. Pactor ii demonstration using scs ptcii modem youtube. Pactor in the ham bands will continue to be used for qsos, but that use will continue to decline.
With totally new hardware and firmware designs, pactor4s maximum throughput speed of 10,500 bps. Dr7400 p4dragon pactor 4 modem with the dr7400 hfssb pactor 4 modem, enter the pactor 4 world of ultra fast data over radio at a lower cost. The free pmon software runs under the linux operating system. After purchasing a pactor iii upgrade,you will receive an unlock codeto enable pactor iii operation with your modem. Combine this radio with the scs pactor modem, and worldwide email is a reality. Staying connected at sea, describes how they use their pactor modem and hf. Do this with the modem unplugged from the computer. With totally new hardware and firmware designs, pactor 4s maximum throughput speed of 10,500 bps. Dr7800 is softwarecompatible with ptcii which means that one may continue to use the existing software, such as airmail, rms express, alpha, etc. At one time mixw was one of the most widely used digital mode software applications. Most current pactorii modems are upgradeable to use pactoriii via a software update since pactorii firmware accommodates the new pactoriii software. Today pactor modems are pretty much limited to pactor mode only. The most commonly used amateur program for this purpose is airmail pactor is used by amateur bulletin board system operators to exchange public messages, and open conversations across. If you have deleted driver software below, then you can always rerun the airmail installer program.
My name is sergey, i was born in the 1963 year and live in moscow, russia. Dr7400 p4dragon pactor 4 modem hfssb modem fast data. Psk, rtty, packet, pactor fec only, amtor fec only, mfsk, throb, mt63, hellschreiber, fax and sstv. Welcome to my personal page,website about radio amateur digital modes since 1999. 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. P4dragon modems are software compatible with previous ptcii series modems, so existing pactor software airmail, rms express, alpha etc can continue to be used. Pactoriii is a software upgrade for existing pactorii modems that provides a new data transmission mode for improved speed and robustness. Yes, don, you have to use a scs modem for pactor, but you can sometimes get an used one.
The tncs are also different, but the computer software is the same. From scs and scs representatives, you will receive the best possible support and benefit from the. I put copper strapping from the tuner to the copper foilplane, as well as from the tuner directly to the fridgefreezer copper thru hull, with a hose clamp. May 23, 2011 scs has posted a new modem for pactor 4. Scs has released a new firmware production version 2. Software running on the computer drives the terminal node controller. Click on software verify which of the ptciixxx modems you have and download the correct. Dec 27, 2018 it has some good information on what i did to get the ssb radio and pactor iii modem finally working. These kits contain everything you need to connect to your radio and computer. Pactor iii introduces 6 speed levels that provide higher throughput and improved robustness compared to pactor i and ii. A software version to monitor pactor 4 is scheduled to become available next year. The firmware for all scs ptciixxx modems is a file that can be downloaded from our homepage click on the picture to enter the homepage. This required the purchase of an external hardware modem. Winwarbler a free soundcard application supporting psk31, psk63, rtty, cw, and phone operation.
It supports the pactor ii and optional pactor iii modes, the best digital modes currently available. The dr7400 is software compatible with the scs ptc series of modems so existing pactor software airmail, rms express, alpha etc can continued to be used. This applies to all ptciipro, ptciiex, ptcile and nearly all ptciis. The tncs are also different, but the computer software is. Ssb email sailmail modem met pactor4 software en ingebouwde usbaansluiting. Airmail version 3 for sailmail sirius cybernetics llc. Other modes can be added by downloading a dll file for that mode. Pactor mfhf modem scs dr7800 pactor mfhf modem this mfhf modem p4dragon dr7800 is the uncompromising advancement of the legendary ptcii which is designed for professional deployment and for the ambitious amateur radio operator. The program is a free download for radio amateurs from a linux repository. One words p e e dscs tells us that pactor4 technology is the absolute fastest a pactor modem can go on the hf bands and still stay within the internationally mandated bandwidth. Usb drivers for the scs pactor modems any usb device requires drivers to operate. Scs tells us that pactor 4 technology is the absolute fastest a pactor modem can go on the hf bands and still stay within the internationally mandated bandwidth.
If the drivers are installed correctly then airmails setup wizard tools menu will automatically find the ptciiusb modem, and show the. Download hf linux ham pactor soundcard program for free. The dr7400 ist software compatible to the ptcii series and to the dr7800 so that existing pactor software airmail, rms express, alpha etc can continued to be used. With optimal conditions, pactor iii becomes over 5 times faster. Icom ic7300 and scs pactor p4dragon modem setup duration. Pactor i pactor ii pactor iii pactor iv pactor iii introduces 6 speed levels that provide higher throughput and improved robustness compared to pactor i and ii.
Scs modems are the original pactor mode modems developed by the people who have created all pactor modes. Icoms latest marine ssb transceiver, the model icm802, is popular with the voyaging community, as it is legally usable without modification on both the marine hf and amateur radio hf frequencies with appropriate licenses. Winlink express is designed to be easily used by single users with a single call sign but it may also be used to simultaneously send and. While patrick was working, i hooked up yet more copper strapping to our ssb ground.
Most current pactor ii modems are upgradeable to use pactor iii via a software update since pactor ii firmware accommodates the new pactor iii software. The p4dragon dr7800 is the latest and in the line of pactor modems. Scs p4dragon dr7800 pactor 4 modem rys electronics. Arsfi, a nonprofit public benefit corporation if you use winlink email, or correspond regularly with someone who does, please donate to arsfi. This one the say has been redesigned with a fast quadcore dsp allowing high data rates. Pactor iii is a software upgrade for existing pactor ii modems that provides a new data transmission mode for improved speed and robustness. How to update your modem to the professional firmware with.
Scs, the company that created pactor has released pmon software for linux. If you want to try winlink, you can use rmsexpress for free with the mode winmor, which just nags you to buy it, but works with a soundcard. Dealersinstallers for pactor modems and ssbs sailmail. Read the wikipedia definitions of what packet and pactor are.
Pactor iii and subsequent versions are available only in equipment available from scs. All kits include the cables, genuine fairrite ferrite rf chokes, software, and the information necessary to connect a scs p4, ptciiiiiusb, pactor modem to your icom, kenwood, sgc, or yaesu radio. Oct 01, 2009 icoms latest marine ssb transceiver, the model icm802, is popular with the voyaging community, as it is legally usable without modification on both the marine hf and amateur radio hf frequencies with appropriate licenses. Pactor mfhf modem scs nmea 0183, iec 61162, ship network. Free pactor123 monitoring software for raspberry pi.
These two are differentiated by the ham radio frequencies and hardware used. Then power on the modem and plug in the usb cable, windows should automatically find the drivers and install them. Farallon ptciiiusb 1071 ptciiiusb model 1071 pactor 3 modem replaces pticiiusb. Winlink is an allvolunteer project of the amateur radio safety foundation, inc. Our hf modem p4dragon dr7800 is the uncompromising advancement of the legendary ptcii which is designed for professional deployment and for the ambitious amateur radio operator. The older models are also very good and work with pactor 2, which is only 500hz wide. Farallon ptciiiusb 1071 digital modems, ptciiiusb 1071. Sailmail is now a certified application for the iridium go.
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