Kantronics KPC-4 - Page 7

Preface
This
manual
will
introduce
you
to
the
various
modes
of
operation
available
with
your
new
Kantronics
TNC.
It
assumes
that
you
have
read
the
Installation
Manual,
and
have
successfully
completed
connecting
your
TNC
to
your
computer
and
radios.
First, we start with the modes common to all Kantronics TNCs, including Packet, the
Personal Mailbox, KA-NODE, WEFAX and KISS Mode. From here, we move into the
modes that are only available on the Kantronics All Mode (KAM) communicator. These
include RTTY, ASCII, AMTOR, and CW.
As you start, we must assume that you have your computer turned on, and that you
have started your terminal or communication software on your computer. Since there
are many different types of computers and hundreds of terminal programs available,
we will not attempt to tell you how to accomplish these steps. If you have problems
starting either your computer or your terminal program, refer to the manuals that
came with them.
Some Abbreviations
Ctrl-x = Ctrl is the control key and x represents any alpha character. This is a two key
combination. Press the Ctrl key and while holding it down type the letter x (this can
be capital or lower case, but will be shown as capital). Release both. If your computer
keyboard has no key labeled Ctrl, consult your computer manual to determine which
key performs the control key function.
$ preceding a number denotes a hex number (base 16)
<CR> = carriage return, $0D, decimal 13, Ctrl-M
<LF> = line feed, $0A, decimal 10, Ctrl-J
VO = Input/Output
Computer and terminal are used interchangeably to describe whatever device is
attached to talk to the TNC.
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