[WriteLog] DX Packet Cluster TNC Problem

[Jim Brannigan]

I'm not familiar with the PK-12, but with the PK-232 I have found the
battery backed up memory more trouble then convenient.  Pull the battery and
let the unit reset.
You should be able to initialize the box and use it with W/L.
Jim



> Hello,
>
> This problem has nothing to do with Writelog other than the symptom is
seen
> on the Packet Terminal screen.  The problem has to do with the TNC, PK-12,
> connected to the computer running Writelog.  Presently getting a string
> weird characters when the PK-12 is started.  This came on strange as it
> seemed to be a gradual problem that started a week ago.
>
> Initially would see several lines of the weird characters that would
> correspond to the " AEA PK-12 Packet Controller AX.25 Level......." then
> the cmd: prompt would be seen.  The connect command could be entered and
> connection with the local cluster node was made.  Spots were received and
> could be sent.
>
> This happened for several days until last Wednesday got a couple lines of
> weird characters and no cmd: prompt.  The second line stopped and the TNC
> didn't response to the keyboard (echo off).  Also, all the monitor LEDs
are
> lighted except for the xmit LED.  This is now the situation everytime the
> TNC is started.
>
> The connection cable has been checked and another working serial port on
> the computer was tried with no success.  The memory battery was measured
at
> 3.1 Volts.
>
> Any ideas on what could be wrong with the PK-12 or whatever is the
problem?
>
> 73,
> Mike, K4GMH