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 Msg# TSF  Size #Rd  Date  Time From   MsgID        To
61067 BF   1317   1 01-Sep 1156 KD2EJ  20935_WB2QJA ALL@ALLBBS ()
 Sb: PK-232 BATTERY


The debate on the battery in the PK-232 is interesting. The problem is if
you like to run different software then you are going to have some
problems. The manual indicates that you should disconnect the jumper
in order to by-pass the battery since it's not needed when running
the PCPAKRATT software. That's because the software upon booting loads
the parameters on to the PK-232.

However if you decide that you would like to use another program, then
you'll find that you need the battery in the circuit in order to
preserve the parameters in the TNC memory.

So the solution is to place a jumper with two leads in the battery circuit
and place a mini switch in the back of the PK-232 (there's plenty of room)
This will allow you to place the battery in and out of the circuit
as necessary. this is nothing new. I wrote a similar message on the
BBS's about 3 years ago, but there seems to be some interest on this
topic by new owners of the TNC.

73's  Kd2ej  NYC.
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Note: I haven't tried or verified this, proceed at your own risk.  WA2ISE