Appendix A: Advanced Installation
This appendix gives you additional information on installation and configuration
beyond that given in the chapters on “Installing your KAM’98” and
“Pacterm 2.0”.
Precautions
The KAM’98 is grounded through its connections to your transceiver, computer,
and power supply. Make sure your transceiver is properly grounded and your
computer has equal ground potential. Follow the grounding instructions in your
transceiver manual.
The multi-conductor cable provided with your KAM’98 is shielded. If you use
other cabling, be certain it is shielded. We do not recommend the use of un-
shielded RS-232 ribbon cable in an amateur radio environment.
Lithium batteries can explode or leak if heated, disassembled, recharged, exposed
to fire or high temperature, or inserted incorrectly.
Connecting to the Computer (DB-25)
+ The KAM’98 communicates with the computer using RS-232 signaling. This for-
mat is compatible with PC compatible computers, the Macintosh, dumb termi
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nals, and most other terminal devices. If your computer or terminal uses TTL
levels (such as the Commodore 64), you will need an after-market converter to
supply the RS-232 signals required by the KAM’98.
Caution: Make sure the power to the transceiver, computer, and KAM’98 is OFF
before connecting any cables.
DB-25 Connector
The KAM’98 uses a standard RS-232 serial port with a DB-25 connector, config
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ured as DCE equipment.
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