Kantronics kpc3 plus radio modems packet communicators. View and download kantronics kam operation manual online. This is a picture of my aprs setup, i dont always have this much going, but there is enough here to spark interest. I have wanted to play with 9600 packet and winlink, but our local 9600 nodes are down for a little while so it may be a bit before i can. The kam 98 is an advancement in the state of the art of digital communication.
The original kam kantronics all mode tnc was a revolution in the art of digital communication. Ftdi usb 25 pin serial cable for kantronics kam aea tnc allmode etc. Kantronics ham radio equipment for sale in stock ebay. Read this page before you install your new kantronics product this product contains software on programmable read only memory. From here, we move into the modes that are only available on the kantronics all mode kam communicator.
Compaq laptop running winaprs connected to the aprserver, compaq 486 running pburst to display the incomming packet data as well as any other activity in the local network, kantronics kam plus multimode tnc, ibm thinkpad 486 running dosaprs. Manuals for kantronics this is the manuals page for kantronics. Warranty registration form and copy of sales receipt may be emailed to sales. Kantronics modem for amateur radio kamplus fcc id b2fkamplus. The kantronics kamxl may be used at your base, u in the field, or as a mobile. The kamxl manual is included on cdrom, and is u available here in pdf form 1111k. The kml5000 passive tracker provides recordings of vehicle or equipment location for later retrieval. The kam, kpc4, kpc2400, kpc2 and kpc1 are kantronics hardware and software designs incorporating the ax. Reading the manual will enable you do make the most of this controller. We have 5 kantronics kam plus manuals available for free pdf download. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. Refer to the warranty policy in this manual for further information. Summary of contents for kantronics kam page 1 kpc4 kpc2400 kpc2 kpc1 operations manual version 3.
Kantronics kpc9612 xe radio modems packet communicators. This manual is intended as a quick reference guide to assist new users in. Kantronics acknowledges the use of material from the original tucson amateur packet radio corporation tapr tnc1 manual granted by oem agreement. We have attempted to make this manual technically and typographically correct as of the date of the current printing. I have tried with out success using usb to serial adapters. Fcc id b2fkamplus modem for amateur radio by kantronics inc. Page 7 when operating through a voice repeater, this command should be set to the hang time of the re peater. The kam is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. The original kantronics kam kantronics all mode was a global revolution in digital. Kantronics field day rtty reader, kantronics kt110. Designed for flexibility, the kamxl will function with mobile, base, or handheld radios. Up for bids is an kantronics host master kam kpc4 kpc2400 kpc2 kpc1 manuals.
The kantronics original kam kantronics all mode was a global revolution in digital communication. Tnc pictures kantronics kpc3 kantronics kam plus paccomm. Reference manual 78 pages getting started 26 pages user manual 42 pages. Fcc id application submitted by kantronics inc for modem for amateur radio for fcc id b2fkamplus b2f kamplus user manual, frequency, reports, images and more. It has a digital display the top panel removed shows a clean interior. This manual supplement is intended for use with the kwm9612 plus in conjunction with the kpc9612 plus manual and addenda. Visit our website or contact us to know more about the products we offer. Orig kantronics kam kpc4 kpc2 400 kpc2 kpc1 installation manual free ship. Kantronics db9 female connector yaesu ct39a 6 pin mini din male connector pin number function wire color pin number function 1 transmit audio black 1 data input rx audio 6 ground brown 2 data ground 3 ptt red 3 ptt pushtotalk white 4 tx data output 9600. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. The units is a kantronics kam plus modem which can work packet radio, rtty, pactor 1, amtor, gtor and some other modes. The kantronics kam xl may be used at your base, in the field, or as a mobile.
Kantronics must receive warranty registration within 60 days of purchase of the kantronics mt1200 to be valid. The following products are no longer supported by kantronics. Xpkam so far comes closer to meeting my needs than the other two. The kwm commands section of this supplement contains descriptions of those commands that have been modified or added to the kpc9612 plus for kwm9612 plus operations. Cables provided with the kam communicator are shielded. The kam xl manual is included on cdrom, and is available here in pdf form 1111k. I was given a kantronics kam plus yesterday, but without cables and software. Designed for flexibility, the kamxl u will function with mobile, base, or handheld radios. For short periods of time, say a few hours, the kam xl is not a bad product. Strictly speaking about kantronics, the kam xl is without a doubt the most unreliable of any of their products. Both must be on file at kantronics in order for you to receive warranty service.
Built on the proud heritage established by the kam and kam plus, kam 98 offers more flexibility to the digital operator. These original manuals are held together in a large three ring binder. We have recently discovered late 2012 that the kam will not go into converse mode after receiving the command to do so unless a delay of as much as a second is inserted between the converse command and subsequent data. This operators manual contains information from earlier kpc1 and kpc2 manuals, modified as appropriate. The device has a large support base of fellow kam plus users, so questions can. The kantronics kam plus is a dual port, hfvhf multimode terminal node controllers used for sending and receiving data by radio. A quick reference guide to kantronics data controllers.
Kantronics radio modems convert radios hfvhfuhf into digital communications devices. Kam kpc4 kpc2400 kpc2 kpc1 kantronics orig installation manual free ship 46. In kantronics tradition, the kam plus evolved through customer suggestions and years of operating experience, making the kantronics kam plus the most popular tnc on the global market. Reference manual, user manual, getting started kantronics kam plus reference manual 78 pages. I am wondering if anyone here has used or still uses a kantronics kam tnc from around 1987 whatever model kam was out then. The kantronics kam plus is compatible with pacterm 98 operating software, which allows. I found it on dxradio, a swedish buy and sell, site for about 50. The kantronics kamxl may be used at your base, in the field, or as a mobile. The kantronics 9612xe is a versatile dualport, multispeed radio modemtncdata controller designed to fill many different roles, now and in the future.
Any suggestions to what other software is available for the kam. Kantronics kpc2 download your lost manuals for free. Each of the products in this group is optimzed for particular applications, so a wide range of uses can be accommodated. The kpc3 plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Kantronics has designed and manufactured products known for effective solutions to wireless data control tasks. If you decide to use substitute ca bling, be certain. Kantronics all mode enter your calls ign enter your oa11 sign your keyboard. Kantronics in order for you to receive warranty service. Manuals, schematics, and port pinout information are no longer available for these units. Kantronics kam modem user manual free service manuals, fast download, no limits. I find that it is easier to use pacterm when programming the kantronics because it has a separate command line to enter in the commands and functions. Production changes to the kam my include errata or addendum. In the kantronics tradition, the kam evolved through customer suggestions and years of operating.
Kantronics multimode dsp controller, designed by the. We have attempted to make this operators manual technically and typographically correct as of the date of the current printing. Kantronics morse code mini reader terminal instruction manual. While i have nothing against the highly upgradable pk232 originally offered by aea and now by timewave, in terms of portability, the kam plus takes the cake at about a.
The kamxl manual is included on cdrom, and is available here in pdf form 1111k. The kam xl is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides schematic. Designed for flexibility, the kam xl will function with mobile, base, or handheld radios. This eth are connec protocol could c will attempt the other end, a are not. The kam plus supports pactor, amtor arq, fec, selfec, ccir 476. Kpc2 400 for sale kpc2 400 orig kantronics kam kpc4 kpc2 kpc1 installation manual free.
Production changes to the tnc may add errata or addendum sheets. If you purchased thirdparty cables, doublecheck to be sure that they conform to the kantronics wiring instructions in this manual. I picked up a kamxl for cheap that appears like new. It is one of the few devices the only other that i can think of is the scs ptcii and ptciii that can do 300, 1200, and 9600 baud packet as well as psk31. The device has a large support base of fellow kam plus users, so questions can easily be answered via the kam user s yahoo group.
As you start, we must assume that you have your computer turned on, and that you have started your terminal or. In use around the world, kantronics packet communicators set the standard by which others are measured. Introduction, getting started, modes of operation, command reference, and hardware specifications kantronics 1202 e. They are also known as packet modems, since they support packetbased protocols. The kam plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the. Kantronics radio operations center for kantronics v. This unit reflects many years of kantronics experience and is built with an eye toward emerging applications. Kantronics kpc3 plus to kenwood and yaesu transceivers. Orig kantronics kama kc4 kc2400 kc2 kc1 installation manual free shipjuly 21st, 2019.
First, we start with the modes common to all kantronics tncs, including packet, the personal mailbox, kanode, we fax and kiss mode. It was untested and not used for at least 15 years. This manual contains information from earlier kpc1, kpc2, kpc2400, kpc4 and kam manuals and addendums, modified as appropriate. While i have nothing against the highly upgradable pk232 originally offered by aea and now by timewave, in terms of portability, the kam plus takes the cake at about a third of the size. It assumes that you have read the installation manual, and have successfully completed connecting your tnc to your computer and radios.