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SSTV / Fax Data Codec
- encoder/decoder for data transmissions over radio and telephone
- processes audio frequency signals
- integrated modem for transmission over telephone line
- external hardware with numerous connectors:
- 5× RCA radio receiver / tape inputs
- 1× RCA Amiga audio input
- 1× 3.5mm stereo plug for PTT control signal and AF tone for Packet Radio AFSK
- 1× RJ-11 telephone connector
- 2× RCA Audio outputs (tape out/radio out)
- 1× DB25 connector, plugs into Amiga parallel port
- hardware is based on the Motorola MC68705 microprocessor, an embedded 8-bit processor with integrated EPROM
- supports SSTV and Fax image encoding and decoding
- SSTV:
- 55 modes
- resolution 128×120 px - 640×400 px
- up to 4096 colors
- compatible with practically all available commercial and experimental mode at the time
- automatic reception of images
- Fax:
- 9 modes
- resolution 1024px × 1200 lines
- 16 greyscales
- supports 60, 120, 240 lpm
- multiple aspect ratio support
- compatible with WEFAX, NEWSFAX
- custom demodulation curves
- AM modulated signals, e.g. GEOS FAX, are not directly supported and require an optional add-on board: Overview A.P.T. by Overview Systems
- software provides tuning oscilloscope and multiple editing options for the received images
- macro and script capabilities
- software provides memory for 16 images
- external power supply (12-14V DC, center pin positive)
Notes
- hardware and software was developed by Black Belt Systems, AEA later purchased the rights to market and distribute the system
top side
top side
Advert (US)
1990-07
Advert (US)
1991-07
Manufacturer Archos, France | Date 1992 | Amiga A500, A2000, A3000
| Interface Denise socket
|
internal framebuffer
- works similiar to a genlock - shows its picture where the Amiga picture is black
- up to 768×580 resolution
- 1.5 MB video RAM
- 4096 colours in all resolutions
- controlled by AVideo, ARexx or CLI commands
- plugs into the Denise socket, the Denise is replaced onto the board - rules out internal accelerators in the A500
front side
back side
Advert (FR)
1992-02
Manufacturer Archos, France | Date 1992 | Amiga A500, A2000, A3000, A4000
| Interface Denise socket
|
internal framebuffer
- works similiar to a genlock - shows its picture where the Amiga picture is black
- up to 768×580 resolution
- 3 MB video RAM, 80 ns
- 16.8 million colours in all resolutions
- DB23 RGB output connector on slot cover
- controlled by AVideo, ARexx or CLI commands
A500 / 2000 / 3000
- plugs into the Denise socket, the Denise is replaced onto the board - rules out internal accelerators in the A500
- some soldering work is needed in A2000B
A4000
- plugs onto an adapter card which contains the required Denise socket and the RGB connector
- the adapter occupies the video slot and the inline Zorro slot
Board with cable, front side
front side
Board with cable, back side
A4000 adaptor, front side
A4000 adaptor, back side
Advert (FR)
1992-02
Advert (US)
1992-08
Advert (UK)
1992-10