Kantronics KPC-3 Plus

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Summary

LIMITED WARRANTY

Return;Repair Procedures

Outlines the process for returning units for service and common troubleshooting steps.

Installing Your KPC-3 Plus

Connect Your KPC-3 Plus to a Power Source

Details the three methods for powering the KPC-3 Plus unit.

Connecting your KPC-3 Plus to Your Computer

Explains serial cable connections and software setup for computer communication.

Connecting the KPC-3 Plus to a Transceiver

Outlines the process for wiring and connecting the KPC-3 Plus to a radio transceiver.

Getting Started

Giving Commands and Transmitting Data

Differentiates between Command and Converse modes for user interaction with the TNC.

NEWUSER Commands

Connect to Your Mailbox

Modes of Operation

Remote Access to Your TNC

PBBS (Personal Mailbox)

KA-Node

K-Net Network node

Appendix A: Advanced Installation

Precautions

Highlights safety precautions related to grounding and cable connections.

Cable Wiring

Connecting to the Computer (DSUB-25)

Appendix B: Advanced Information

Hard Reset

Explains the procedure for re-initializing the KPC-3 Plus to default values.

Calibration;Equalization

KPC-3 Plus Jumpers

Appendix D: In Case of Difficulty

KPC-3 Plus Does Not “Sign-On” to Computer

Offers troubleshooting steps for issues with computer communication.

You Are Unable to Make a “Connect”

Provides guidance for resolving connection problems.

Cannot Transmit

Lists checks for troubleshooting transmission issues.

Cannot Return to Command Mode

Addresses issues preventing the return to Command Mode from other modes.

Appendix E: Additional Information

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the KPC-3 Plus unit.

Messages from the KPC-3 Plus