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TOR modes: KAM’98 users can communicate (or listen) with the full
range of TOR modes, both linked (e.g., AMTOR ARQ) and unlinked
(FEC, SELFEC, NAVTEX/AMTEX).
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Other non-packet modes: KAM’98 users can communicate via RTTY,
CW, or ASCII protocols.
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Packet communication: KAM’98 users can communicate in PACKET
mode at 300, 400, 600, or 1200 baud (bps).
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Packet communication is described briefly in this chapter and cov
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ered in detail in the chapter on packet modes of operation. Com
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mands for packet mode are documented in the Commands chapter.
• GPS compatibility: Users can connect a GPS device (NMEA-0183
compatible) to the KAM’98, collect location data from the GPS device,
and use packet communication to transmit (beacon) location data on a
regular schedule.
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Users have the option of attaching the GPS device at the RS-232 port
or at the AUX port (where a second serial input port in available).
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Users may also configure the KAM’98 as an “APRS” digipeater. All
“UI” digipeater commands, including “WideN”, are supported.
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Big mailbox: The KAM’98 has a 90K internal mailbox (expandable to
410K) and an extensive set of PBBS commands for controlling the
mailbox.
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E-mail: The KAM’98 supports HF e-mail (SITOR), a popular feature for
marine operators.
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Sending commercial or amateur e-mail via HF radio using radio
telex or PACTOR is discussed in the chapter on non-packet modes of
operation.
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Control and sensing : The KAM’98 has a DB-9 auxillary port for
interacting with local devices. One (packet mode) command can deliver
digital outputs to one or two control lines connected to the DB-9
auxillary port; another (packet mode) command can report the current
voltage on one or two A/D input lines in the auxillary port. The ability to
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