Kantronics KPC-9612 User Manual

KPC-9612 Version 5.2 July 19, 1994
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Table of Contents
Who should read this manual .................................... 4
Before you start ......................................................... 4
About your KPC-9612
Front Panel ....................................................... 5
Rear Panel ........................................................ 6
Setting up your KPC-9612
Power Cable ...................................................... 6
KPC-9612 to Computer Cable ............................. 6
Initializing the KPC-9612 .................................... 7
Your First Connect ............................................. 7
KPC-9612 to 1200 baud Radio Cable ................... 8
Adjusting Receive Volume .................................. 8
Adjusting Transmit Drive Level ............................ 9
Wiring Diagrams ................................................ 10
KPC-9612 to 9600 baud Radio Cable ................... 13
Adjusting Transmit Drive level ............................ 13
Adjusting 9600 baud receive .............................. 13
Operating Packet ....................................................... 14
Connecting at 1200 baud ................................... 14
Connecting at 9600 baud ................................... 15
Introduction to Commands
Some Abbreviations ........................................... 16
Entry ................................................................ 16
Format ............................................................. 16
Parameter Types ............................................... 17
Commands ................................................................ 18
Operation of the KPC-9612 ........................................ 45
Packet Operation ............................................... 45
Kantronics PBBS ........................................................ 47
Setting Up Other Functions of your KPC-9612
PBBS ................................................................ 50
KA-Node ........................................................... 50
Gateway ........................................................... 50
PBBS SYSOP Functions ...................................... 50
Remote Access to your KPC-9612 ....................... 52
Host Mode Operation ......................................... 53
KISS Mode Operation ......................................... 54
Hardware Information
Precautions ....................................................... 55
Connecting to the Computer .............................. 55
Cable Wiring ..................................................... 55
Options ............................................................ 56
Software settings .............................................. 56
Connecting to your Radio
1200 Baud ........................................................ 57
9600 Baud ........................................................ 58
Transmit level adjustment
1200 Baud ........................................................ 59
9600 Baud ........................................................ 59
Watchdog Timer ................................................ 59
Microprocessor Watchdog Timer ......................... 59

Kantronics KPC-9612 Specifications

General

Brand	Kantronics
Model	KPC-9612
Category	Controller
Language	English