Kantronics kpc-3 user manual

Then connect the tnc to a computer with a terminal program such as hyperterminal in windows. Kantronics kpc3 plus usb digital modems, kpc3 plus usb. The kantronics kpc3 plus only, as well as the new kam98, with version 8. This unit reflects many years of kantronics experience and is built with an eye toward emerging applications. Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides schematic, brochures etc.

If you wish to continue using it later, please contact kantronics at. The 1200baud data drive level transmit audio voltage, txa from the kpc3 plus to your radio is adjusted digitally, using your keyboard and the transmit level xmitlvl or the calibrate cal command. In use around the world, kantronics packet communicators set the standard by which others are measured. View online or download kantronics kpc3 user manual. I purchased one, connected it to my computer with a db25todb9 serial. You should adjust the drive level to provide about 3 to 3. Also, the kpc3 plus will be in newuser mode after a hard reset. If youre like me you found your budget stretched by purchasing a tnc for packet radio at the last moment for an ares club activity. The kpc 3 plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. We have attempted to make this manual technically and typographically correct as of the date of the current printing. The kpc 3 is the easiest tnc to setup for any aprs operation, a digi is easy takes almost no time.

View online or download kantronics kpc3 plus user manual. Early azden 2000, 3000 and azden transceivers with 12 pin mic io to kantronics kam, kpc 3, and kpc 9612 vhf port. This frees up the real serial port to talk to a computer, as needed, so you can run aprs all flavors on computers with only one serial port. The kpc3 plus ships with newuser as the default intface mode. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Kpc 3 plus works fine but i am very disappointed in the digital manual. Up for bids is an kantronics host master kam kpc 4 kpc 2400 kpc 2 kpc 1 manuals.

Antenna runs should be kept away from equipment control lines andor interconnecting cables. Kpc3, kpc3 plus, kpc9612, kpc9612 plus, among others, use the persistslottime algorithm to gain channel access. Manuals always wanted please if you have a manual that is missing from this section. I have tried with out success using usb to serial adapters. Production changes to the tnc may add errata or addendum sheets. Some of the features of the later firmware had more features. Introduction, getting started, modes of operation, command reference, and hardware specifications kantronics 1202 e. Kantronics 1202 e 23rd st, suite a lawrence, ks 66046 warranty registration last name. Using a usersupplied microphone connector appropriate for your transceiver and the notes taken above, attach wires as follows. Pins 45 on db25 and pins 78 on db9 i simply ran a jumper between the two. The kam, kpc 4, kpc 2400, kpc 2 and kpc 1 are kantronics hardware and software designs incorporating the ax. Resurrecting a kantronics kpc 3 tnc for winlink use i recently bought four kantronics kpc 3 tncs at bargain basement prices because the owners could not make them work. Tnc pictures kantronics kpc 3 kantronics kam plus paccomm.

The radio connector, x1, is similar to that used by the kantronics kpc. Kantronics kpc3 plus radio modems packet communicators. The kantronics 9612xe is a versatile dualport, multispeed radio modemtncdata controller designed to fill many different roles, now and in the future. The command used by xastir to instruct a normalmode tnc to go into converse mode is k, but this can be changed by the user in the interface control dialog. Tnc pictures kantronics kpc3 kantronics kam plus paccomm. View and download kantronics kpc3 plus user manual online. The first part of this manual describes all of the commands that are present in the kpc3 and should be used mainly as a reference to find the purpose of a specific command. I recently bought four kantronics kpc3 tncs at bargain basement prices because the owners could not make them work. This is not the only tnc that will function as true widenn digi under the nn paradigm. To enter a command, the kpc 3 plus needs to be in command communication mode. Many of the primary widenn digipeaters in the nwaprs use the kantronics kpc3 with version 8. Manuals for kantronics this is the manuals page for kantronics. Also, the kpc 3 plus will be in newuser mode after a hard reset.

Kpc3 plus works fine but i am very disappointed in the digital manual. Introduction, getting started, modes of operation, command reference, and hardware specifications page 2. Wiring between your transceiver microphone and the kpc3 plus. Kantronics ham radio equipment for sale in stock ebay. Kantronics kpc3 plus to kenwood and yaesu transceivers. Wiring between your transceiver microphone and the kpc 3 plus. Describe your experience with the kantronics kpc3 plus and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Attach the wire from pin 1 transmit audio on the dsub9 to the. Page 70 number was 83, then the tnc would not start the keyup of the transmitter since 83 is greater than the 63 persist value. Kantronics must receive warranty registration within 60 days of purchase of the kantronics mt1200 to be valid. This manual contains information from earlier kpc1, kpc2, kpc2400, kpc4 and kam manuals and. To switch to the full command set of the kpc 3 plus, get in command mode and give the command intface terminal.

The serial configuration has to be properly setup on putty baud rate, even. To switch to the full command set of the kpc3 plus, get in command mode and give the command intface terminal. Up for bids is an kantronics host master kam kpc4 kpc2400 kpc2 kpc1 manuals. Warranty registration form and copy of sales receipt may be emailed to sales. The kantronics kpc3 packet communicator is a full featured 1200 baud packet modem tnc used for sending and receiving data by radio. Parity 3 is space parity and parity 4 is no parity. This is the page to look at for tnc settings for aprs. I picked up a kpc 3 and have it working fine with the old school comm port on my pc. This manual contains information from earlier kpc1, kpc2, kpc2400, kpc4 and kam manuals and addendums, modified as appropriate. The kpc3 plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Kantronics no longer supports the kpc 3 and so no longer will even sell the latest firmware.

Kantronics radio operations center for kantronics v. View and download kantronics kpc3 user manual online. The kam, kpc4, kpc2400, kpc2 and kpc1 are kantronics hardware and software designs incorporating the ax. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by kd0rvy, apr 26, 2015. Resurrecting a kantronics kpc3 tnc for winlink use i recently bought four kantronics kpc3 tncs at bargain basement prices because the owners could not make them work. The settings described below are for the kpc 3 3 plus. These original manuals are held together in a large three ring binder.

The kpc 3 plus ships with newuser as the default intface mode. This page contains links to the kpc3 not plus manual. Both must be on file at kantronics in order for you to receive warranty service. The kantronics kpc 3 plus only, as well as the new kam98, with version 8.

This manual is designed to be used as a reference source for your kpc3, if you are not familiar with connecting a kantronics tnc to your computer and radios, we suggest that you refer to the getting started manual. The kam, kpc4, kpc2400, kpc2 and kpc1 are kantronics hardware and software. Early azden 2000, 3000 and azden transceivers with 12 pin mic io to kantronics kam, kpc3, and kpc9612 vhf port. Fcc id application submitted by kantronics inc for modem for an rf transceiver for fcc id b2fkpc3 b2f kpc3 user manual, frequency, reports, images and more. Kantronics products provide a solution free of the monthly fees, constrained coverage areas, and dropped calls of cellular systems. Kantronics kpc3 download your lost manuals for free. I was working with kantronics support on this issue and i seem to have solved it by shorting the rts and cts pins together within my serial cable. This users guide provides documentation on the kpc3 plus and packet radio, including the following. Resurrecting a kantronics kpc3 tnc for winlink use n7cfo. It took me two evenings to figure things out, so i decided to document my. Our builtin data acquisition features and knowledgeable staff can simplify the task and lower the cost of implementing your applications. Kpc3 plus, kpc9612 plus, kpc9612, kam with enhancement board, kam plus. K4abts tnc to radio diagrams for the packet radio operator. The kantronics kpc 3 packet communicator is a full featured 1200 baud packet modem tnc used for sending and receiving data by radio.

Service technical support 9 8250390 8 am to 12pm and 1 to 5 pm. This manual is designed to be used as a reference source for your kpc 3, if you are not familiar with connecting a kantronics tnc to your computer and radios, we suggest that you refer to the getting started manual. The kpc3 is the easiest tnc to setup for any aprs operation, a digi is easy takes almost no time. There are special considerations when dealing with dualport tncs, such as the kam or kpc9612, which will. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. To enter a command, the kpc3 plus needs to be in command communication mode. First, the best way to start is to do a hard reset to set the tnc back to factory parameters. Kantronics kpc9612 xe radio modems packet communicators.

Azden 4000 w8 pin mic to kantronics kam vhf port, kpc 3, and kpc 9612 1200 baud port. Follow the notes taken above and wire the cable assembly in the following order. When you hear the phrase tapr ii clone it is referring to the second tnc that tapr made. Most of this will also apply to any kantronics tnc that has version 6. The kantronics kpc3 manual that is supplied with each kpc3 is very. Using a user supplied microphone connector appropriate for your transceiver and the notes taken above, attach wires as follows. Refer to the warranty policy in this manual for further information. There are special considerations when dealing with dualport tncs, such as the kam or kpc 9612, which will be dealt with in at the end of this document. Now that i have them working i am convinced that the lack of available documentation is the main problem. The only thing i have done is the 9v battery addition. Kantronics modem for an rf transceiver kpc3 fcc id b2fkpc3. The settings described below are for the kpc33 plus. Kpc 3 plus, kpc 9612 plus, kpc 9612, kam with enhancement board, kam plus.