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GMN carries the full line of SCS Pactor modems and accessories. These modems work with most HF/SSB e-mail providers including XNet, SailMail, and Winlink. We also construct custom cables to interface your radio to a PTC modem.  Please fill out the information request form if you require a quotation on a cable.

Looking for an HF service provider? check out the XNet Yachting Association.  Both our WeatherNet weather and XGate e-mail products work beautifully over XNet.

Need HOW TO instructions on using your SSB or doing E-Mail over HF? Check out Capt. Marti Brown's Idi-Yacht books.

Create your own HF e-mail service easily using Pactor IInet.

Products

Pactor IIpro - Pactor IIusb - Pactor IIex - Pactor IInet - Pactor III firmware

 

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SCS PTC-II Pro

HF/SSB Premiere Radio Modem

  • New, more powerful 24 bit DSP running at 100 MHz with a computing power of 100 MIPS (max.)

  • 2 MB static RAM.

  • New high quality rugged case.

  • Built-in audio amplifier. Simply connect your favorite speaker and use the PTC-IIpro as audio de-nosier. The volume is controlled by software!

  • Highly stable temperature-compensated oscillator. Makes your PACTOR-II/III connection even more stable!

  • New transceiver control port supports transceiver with TTL and V24 interface out of the box!

  • Silicon serial number. To easily identify your unit in case of theft!.

  • Reduced power consumption! Only 200 mA at 13.8 Volt.

  • Software controlled power off function. The new OFF command turns the unit off. Any character sent to the PTC-IIpro over the serial interface will switch it on again.

Standard features:

  • PACTOR-III, PACTOR-II, PACTOR-I, AMTOR, NAVTEX, RTTY
  • PSK31 With spectroscope display on the tuning display.
  • SSTV  All different kinds of SSTV. Useable with nearly all available SSTV software.
  • FAX Including AM-FAX for Meteosat.
  • Audio de-noiser/filter. The PTC-IIpro is fully usable as DSP-filter for all modes. Features: Auto-peak, auto-notch, passband-filter, inversion, delay-line, function-generator.
  • CW-Terminal  CW-operation (RX and TX) with automatic speed adaptation using high performance DSP-algorithms.
  • Three simultaneously available communication ports: HF and up to two VHF/UHF Packet ports.
  • Separate transceiver control port for remote operation of Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, R&S and SGC equipment.
  • 32-bit system with Motorola 68360 as CPU, clocked at 25 MHz.
  • 24-bit Motorola DSP 56303 clocked at up to 100 MHz (computing power: 100 MIPS)
  • Firmware stored in flash memory. Easy update via serial RS232 link to the PC. The update is free of charge and available from many Packet-Radio mailboxes and from this Internet site.
  • Mark and space frequencies are freely programmable in 1 Hz steps.
  • Audio output-levels for all PSK- and FSK-modes programmable separately.
  • Build-in mailbox with comprehensive features and simultaneous access from all modes (PACTOR-I, II, III, AMTOR, PACKET).
  • Programmable squelch function for RTTY operation.
  • Battery backup for the clock and C-MOS RAM. No mail-loss when switched off.
  • Mail display at the front panel shows the operator at once if there is a new mail for him. All significant link and controller stats are displayed at the front panel with 2-color LEDs and on the terminal-screen.
  • Excellent tuning display with 15 2-color-LEDs with center-function. The antique X-Y-tube display is not required any more.10-character dot-matrix-display for mode and other parameters as the call sign of a connecting station and much more.
  • Channel-busy detection displayed on the PTC-display as well as on the terminal-screen.
  • Comprehensive filtering of all in- and outputs for excellent electromagnetic compatibility.
  • HF <--> VHF/UHF gateway and crossband digipeating with comprehensive and automated link establishment features from remote.
  • Hostmode, extended hostmode, CRC-hostmode. Full compatible to nearly all modern PC programs. Fully Intergratable in FBB/Winlink networking and mailing systems.
PTC-IIusb

 

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Standard Features of the PTC-IIusb

  • PACTOR-II & PACTOR-III
  • Compact unit
  • Low power consumption
  • GPS interface for NMEA data
PACTOR-III is optional.
  For a permanent use you need a valid license!
 
The ultimate HF modem! Fast, full featured and upgradeable to PACTOR-III. Send email, transfer files, establish real-time data links. The PTC-IIusb modem is the multi mode data interface between your PC and radio equipment. The PACTOR-II mode is the industry standard, and the most robust digital mode available for radio data connections. The PTC-IIusb will maintain links in conditions with signal to noise ratios of minus 18 dB, transferring data with absolutely inaudible signals.

The PTC-IIusb comes standard with 2 MB of RAM, integrated RS-232 and TTL interface for control of common radios and a temperature compensated crystal oscillator for stability. Built-in ability for GPS position reporting. Packet-Radio operation for VHF and UHF up to 19200 baud is built into the PTC-IIusb with no additional hardware to add.

Easily installed with compatible radios from Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, SGC, SEA, Furuno, R&S and others. Use the PTC-IIusb with commercial stations worldwide or the international network of Winlink amateur radio operators that support PACTOR-II and PACTOR-III.

Technical Data and Standard Accessories

  Standard Accessories

  • Audio input impedance: 47 kΩ
  • Audio input level: 10 mVp-p - 2 Vp-p
  • Audio output impedance: 1 kΩ
  • Audio output level: max. 3 Vp-p adjustable in 1 mV steps
  • Audio processing: Digital Signal Processor DSP56303 / 100 MHz
  • 768 kByte additional DSP RAM
  • USB interface: standard type B connector
  • Processor: Motorola MC68360,32 Bit CMOS CPU 25 MHz
  • RAM: static 2 MByte, CMOS
  • Front panel: Power switch, 23 LED's split into various functional groups
  • Rear panel: Sockets for TRX audio, TRX control, GPS, USB and power supply
  • Power Supply: 10 - 20 V DC, 500 mA max., reverse polarity protected, self resetting fuse
  • Dimensions: Width 172 x Height 43 x Depth 205 mm
  • Weight: 740 g
  • Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C

Standard Accessories: Modem, Power Connector, USB cable, Audio cable, Control cable, CD-ROM, Installation Guide

 

PTC-IInet

 

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Standard Features of the PTC-IInet

  • HF-Internet Gateway
  • PACTOR-II & PACTOR-III
  • Compact unit
  • Low power consumption
 
Create your own e-mail shore station and provide HF e-mail services to your association or the public in general using a Pactor II net.   The PTC IInet is plug and play device which allows station operators to hook up an HF radio directly to the internet to offer e-mail and weather services.  This product coupled with our e-mail compression solution (XGate) offers operators an off the shelf ready to use e-mail service solution.  Contact us if you would like more information on setting up your own HF e-mail service.
 

PTC-IInet
 

The PTC-IInet is a neat combination of a PACTOR modem (with transceiver control) and a Linux-PC, where both find their place together in a PTC-IIpro sized case. The PTC-IInet has a network connection (Ethernet 10/100) and can with this directly be connected to a router. If that router is connected to the Internet (e.g. via DSL- or cable-modem) then the PTC-IInet is also "online" this way.

When the PTC-IInet receives a connect from the outside, it serves as a gateway to the Internet for that distant station. This function is called PACTOR-IP-Bridge (PIB) and works similar to WLAN, but with the advantage of a very large range of coverage and the disadvantage of narrow bandwidth. The PTC-IInet is by default delivered with PACTOR-III. Configuration is done via a comfortable web interface.

The web interface also supports automatic updates of the firmware and Linux kernel via the Internet. With a simple click, the PTC-IInet connects to the SCS Internet server, looks for updates and installs them automatically, if available.

 

Technical Data and Standard Accessories

  Standard Accessories

  • Audio input impedance: 47 kΩ
  • Audio input level: 10 mVp-p - 2 Vp-p
  • Audio output impedance: 1 kΩ
  • Audio output level: max. 3 Vp-p adjustable in 1 mV steps
  • Audio processing: Digital Signal Processor DSP56303 / 100 MHz
  • 768 kByte additional DSP RAM
  • Ethernet interface: RJ45 connector for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
  • Processor: Motorola MC68360,32 Bit CMOS CPU 25 MHz
  • RAM: static 2 MByte, CMOS
  • Front panel: Power switch, 23 LED's split into various functional groups
  • Rear panel: Sockets for TRX audio, TRX control, GPS, Ethernet and power supply
  • Power Supply: 10 - 20 V DC, 500 mA max., reverse polarity protected, self resetting fuse
  • Dimensions: Width 172 x Height 43 x Depth 205 mm
  • Weight: 740 g
  • Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C

    Standard Accessories: Modem, Power Connector, RJ45 patch cable, Audio cable, Control cable, CD-ROM, Installation Guide

 

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Standard Features of the PTC-IIex

 
  • PACTOR-II & PACTOR-III
  • Compact unit
  • Low power consumption
  • GPS interface for NMEA data
PACTOR-III is optional.
  For a permanent use you need a valid license!

 

The small companion of the PTC-IIpro. Small in size, but not in performance! Perfect for portable use. Send email, transfer files, establish real-time data links. The PTC-IIex modem is an affordable data interface between your PC and radio equipment. The PTC-IIex comes with robust PACTOR-I and PACTOR-II digital modes built in. The PTC-IIex will maintain links in conditions with signal to noise ratios of minus 18 dB. This means data transfer with absolutely inaudible signals. The PTC-IIex is less expensive than it's full featured brother, the PTC-IIpro, without sacrificing performance.

Powered by a powerful Motorola CPU and DSP (Digital Signal Processor), the PTC-IIex stands out as superior technology for HF radio data transfers. Packet-Radio operation for VHF and UHF up to 19200 baud is built into the PTC-IIex with no additional hardware to add.

Simple installation with compatible radios from Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, SGC, SEA, Furuno, R&S and others. Use the PTC-IIex with commercial stations world wide, as well as the international network of amateur radio operators (MBOs) that support PACTOR modes.

Technical Data and Standard Accessories

  Standard Accessories

  • Audo input impedance: 47 kΩ
  • Audio input level: 10 mVp-p - 2 Vp-p
  • Audio output impedance: 1 kΩ
  • Audio output level: max. 3 Vp-p adjustable in 1 mV step
  • Audio processing: Digital Signal Processor DSP56303 / 100 MHz
  • 768 kByte additional DSP RAM
  • Serial interface: Sub-D 9 (AT type) 2400 - 115200 Baud
  • Processor: Motorola MC68360,
  • 32 Bit CMOS CPU 25 MHzRAM: static 2 MByte, CMOS, battery buffered
  • Realtime clock: Date and time
  • Front panel: 23 LED's split into various functional groups
  • Rear panel: Power switch, sockets for transceiver connection, socket for the serial interface (RS232)
  • Power Supply: 10 - 20 V DC, 300 mA max., reverse polarity protected, self resetting fuse
  • Dimensions: Width 125 x Height 43 x Depth 183 mm
  • Weight: 560 g
  • Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C

    Standard Accessories: Modem, Power Connector, RS232 cable, Audio cable, CD-ROM, Installation Guide

 

  • Pactor III firmware upgrade.  The ultimate speed enhancer!  Upgrade your Pactor II, Pro, or IIe to Pactor III and improve your  e-mail performance by a factor of 10! Simply download the firmware from here and purchase the license and you are off to the races.  After purchasing the software upgrade please e-mail us your PTC-II serial number (located on the bottom of your unit) to info@globalmarinenet.net and your order number so that we may register your software.  Alternately, you can type the serial number into the comment box in the order form when you check out. Older Pactor II units must have electronic serial numbers to upgrade the units.

     

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