POCKET GUIDE
TM 11-5820-890-10-7
Special Task 10:. Use SlP/ASlP RT to Send Data Via RS-232 Mods
STEP
ACTION
RESULT
1
Load PC with commercial
Use any SW program offering
comm SW
‘X modem”
2
Connect PC to SIP RT
RS-232 method does not
AUD/DATA PORT
require SW in SIP VAA
3
Alert net data is to be sent
If not fixed, coordinate data
via RS-232 mode
rate to be used”
4
Select data rate to be
Sending and receiving RTs
used for RS-232 data”
must use same data rate
5
Prepare data message or
N/A
load PC with data
6
Check to ensure net is
Need clear net to ensure data
clear of traffic
goes through””
7
Follow comm SW
Control is from computer; SIP
procedures to
radio serves as data
send/receive RS-232 data
communications carrier
•
Both sending and receiving stations must use the same or
compatible communications programs.
**
Depending upon the distance between sending and receiving
stations, any one of four enhanced data rates may be used for
RS-232 traffic; 1200N, 2400N, 4800N, and 9600N.
***
To select data rate, select RS-232 at SIP RT; press ENTER on PC.
and note data rate displayed on PC screen.
* * *
If voice made has priority of use on your net, it may be necessary
to wait for a quiet period to send data messages. (Pressing PTT
will not interrupt data flow except to your radio.)
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