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Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to the Kantronics KPC-3 Plus, your pathway to amateur radio packet
communication.
Please review this chapter before you install your KPC-3 Plus as part of your packet
radio station.
Overview of This “User’s Guide” Manual
This user‘s guide provides documentation on the KPC-3 Plus and packet radio,
including the following:
What equipment you will need for your packet radio station.
A brief introduction to packet radio.
Installing and configuring your KPC-3 Plus packet radio station and making your
first connections.
Getting started using your KPC-3 Plus.
Documentation for each mode of operation of your KPC-3 Plus.
A full ―Command Reference‖, documenting all KPC-3 Plus commands.
Full details on KPC-3 Plus jumpers, a full parts list, and other technical
specifications.
Additional documentation and supporting material is available on the ―Information and
Program‖ CD that ships with the KPC-3 Plus.
Major Uses of Your KPC-3 Plus
By adding the KPC-3 Plus and a computer to your ham radio station, you can send and
receive packets of digital information. This allows you to do the following:
use computers to carry on real-time digital conversations between stations
send, receive, store and forward mail using a personal mailbox inside the KPC-3
Plus
send and receive mail using a community bulletin board
send and receive files
get and re-transmit location data from Global Positioning System devices
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