Vectronics VEC-162 - Manual

VEC-162B MultiReader Instruction Manual
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VEC-162 MultiReader TM
SPECIFICATIONS:
Modes: CW, RTTY, ASCII, AMTOR FEC NOTE: Reverse mode selectable for
RTTY, ASCII, and AMTOR
Shifts: RTTY: 170 Hz, 425 Hz, 850 Hz
ASCII: 170 Hz
AMTOR FEC: 170 Hz
Mark Frequency: US RTTY 2125 Hz
European RTTY 1275 Hz NOTE: US or European frequency jumper-
selected.
Baud Rates: CW: Approximately 50 WPM max.
RTTY: 45, 50, 57, 75, 100
ASCII: 110
AMTOR FEC: 100
Printer: Must be EPSON or compatible
MessageSaver™: 8000 characters volatile RAM
Code Practice: Straight key CW decoding
CONNECTIONS:
POWER
A 12 VDC 300 milliamp power supply should be used with the VEC-162. The POWER jack accepts a 2.1 mm
coaxial plug with the center conductor positive and the sleeve negative. An optional DC supply, the AC-12, is
available from Vectronics. Connect your AC-12 Power Adapter or compatible DC supply, coaxial line with
shield ground, into the POWER jack on the rear of the VEC-162.
PRINTER PORT
A DB-25 connector is located on the VEC-162 for use with an EPSON compatible printer.
AUDIO INPUT
There are two methods of feeding audio into the VEC-162 Multi-Reader. The 3.5 mm mono jack, labeled
AUDIO INPUT, can be used with a cable, using the tip as audio and shield as ground. The 5-pin DIN jack can
be used with a cable using pin 4 as audio and pin 2 as ground. This connection scheme matches popular TNC
connections so that you may use ready-made TNC cables.
HAND KEY
A hand key may be used with the VEC-162 for CW code practice. Connect your hand key to the 3.5mm HAND
KEY jack on the rear, with the tip to the key and the shield to ground. To listen as you practice your code, place
the SPEAKER SELECT switch on the rear panel IN to the HANDKEY position. For normal operation, this
switch should be in the RADIO (OUT) position.
JUMPERS
Jumpers J6, J7, and J8, located inside on the right side of the unit, are for setting either the US or European
RTTY frequency shifts. The unit comes with pins 2 & 3 of each jumper shorted, for use with the US RTTY
shifts. If you require the European RTTY shifts, then short pins 1 & 2 of J6, J7, and J8.