EasyManua.ls Logo

Kantronics KPC-3 - User Manual

Kantronics KPC-3
41 pages
Print Icon
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Kantronics KPC-3 and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

License Agreement

License Agreement Terms

Details license terms including License, Term, Object Code, and Limited Warranty sections.

License Agreement General Provisions

Covers general terms, governing law, export restrictions, and acknowledgement of terms.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Remedies

Outlines warranty, remedies, exclusive remedy, and disclaimers of implied warranties.

Applicable Products and Periods

Lists applicable hardware units and accessories with their warranty periods.

Warranty Exclusions and Procedures

Details warranty exclusions, remedy procedures, and return policy.

Warranty Assignment and Other Rights

Covers non-assignment of warranty and other legal rights.

Introduction

Kantronics TNCs Being Updated

Lists Kantronics TNC models and firmware versions being updated to 8.2.

Users Guide Addendum Overview

Outlines topics covered in the addendum, including version summaries and differences.

Summary of Version 8.2 Upgrade

Highlights key improvements in version 8.2 firmware, including new modes and command changes.

Advanced Digipeating Overview

Introduces advanced digipeating capabilities and new commands for GPS/APRS applications.

Upgrading Other Commands

Discusses how version 8.2 updates command sets for KPC and KAM models.

Version 8.2 Upgrades, for each Model

KPC-3 Plus: Differences

Details changes from version 7.0 to 8.2 for the KPC-3 Plus model.

KPC-3: Differences

Details changes from version 6.0 to 8.2 for the KPC-3 model, including MODEM mode.

KPC-9612 Plus: Differences

Details changes from version 8.1 to 8.2 for the KPC-9612 Plus model.

KPC-9612: Differences

Details changes from version 7.0 to 8.2 for the KPC-9612 model, including MODEM mode.

KAM Plus: Differences

Details changes from version 8.0P to 8.2P for the KAM Plus model.

KAM with Enhancement Board: Differences

Details changes from version 8.0E to 8.2E for the KAM with Enhancement Board.

Advanced GPS;APRS Digipeating

Improving Efficiencies of Advanced Digipeating

Discusses inefficiencies in generic digipeating and how version 8.2 addresses them with new commands.

Overview of New Digipeating Commands

Introduces new commands like UIDIGI, UIFLOOD, UITRACE, UIDWAIT, and UIGATE.

Configuring Three Digis Using the UIDIGI Command

Demonstrates configuring three digis using the UIDIGI command for GPS/APRS.

Configuring Three Digis Using the UIFLOOD Command

Shows how to configure three digis using the UIFLOOD command for GPS/APRS.

Configuring Three Digis Using the UITRACE Command

Explains the updated UITRACE command with 'n' timer for digipeat control.

Configuring Digis for HF;VHF Gateway Operations

Demonstrates cross-band digipeating configuration using FLOOD and UIGATE commands.

Copying Weather Broadcasts

Explains how to use MODEM mode to copy NWS EMWIN broadcasts.

Modem Mode

Details the MODEM mode functionality for TNCs acting as dumb modems.

Installation

Firmware Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the new firmware EPROM, including safety precautions.

Command Reference: Digipeating Commands

UIDIGI Command

Explains the UIDIGI command for setting up to four additional aliases for special digipeating.

UIDWAIT Command

Describes the UIDWAIT command for controlling delays on special digipeat packets.

UIFLOOD Command

Details the UIFLOOD command for multi-hop digipeating with reduced transmission time.

UIGATE Command

Explains the UIGATE command to prevent high-speed UI frame activity from congesting low-speed ports.

Command Reference: Other Commands

UITRACE Command Description

Details the UITRACE command for packet tracing and duplicate digipeat prevention.

Summary of Version 8.2 Differences

Summarizes changes in version 8.2, including new, changed, and deleted commands.

Deleted Commands List

Lists commands removed in version 8.2, such as LCSTREAM, MHCLEAR, and RESP.

Changed Commands Overview

Documents commands modified in version 8.2, like BUDLIST and SUPLIST.

New Commands Introduction

Introduces commands added in version 8.2, including BREAK, MHEADER, and PBLIST.

Kantronics KPC-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Modulation TypeFSK
InterfaceRS-232
Power Supply12V DC
Weight1.5 lbs
RAM32 KB
Data Rate1200 bps
ConnectorsDB-9
ProcessorZ80
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C

Related product manuals