In addition, the KAM’98 is the latest in the family of multi-mode digital control
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lers; that is, it not only can communication in the traditional HF modes but sup
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ports packet radio for both HF and VHF communications. It is unique in that its
single radio port can be configured to operate any of the modes mentioned above
with an HF radio or switched (by command) to operation VHF packet.
This configuration supports the new breed of radio transceivers now being pro
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duced, such as the ICOM-706. This radio, also, may be configured to operate on
HF or VHF with the flick of a switch or the click of a mouse.
Packet Communication
This section gives a brief overview of packet radio, for those who are new to
packet radio and those who want to review the topic.
Topics covered are:
• Sending a message from one station to another
• Details about packets
• A brief discussion of protocols
If you are already familiar with packet radio, you may wish to skip this section, or
give it a quick review.
Packet radio gives you the ability to send essentially error-free digital communi
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cations to other packet radio stations. As a sender or receiver, you see just the
messages, or files, being sent and received, but there is much going on beneath
the surface. You will get more out of packet radio, and have an easier time get
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ting started, if you have at least a basic understanding of what is involved in
packet radio communication.
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Do not be concerned here with how to do things — that comes later.
Packet Communication Introduction
KAM’98 v 8.3 23 User’s Guide
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