This manual will introduce you to the various modes of operation available with your new kantronics tnc. The kam xl is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. All kam plus units that are available are only available on the used market. Checking psk reporter i note the majority of activity is jt65psk31 based.
The kwm commands section of this supplement contains descriptions of those commands that have been modified or added to the kpc. Kam plus and enhancement boardmanuals addendum ver 8 update. I tried following the included schematic and checking test points that were pointed out in the manual. If you cant find a manual please do not contact us. What a poor program kantronics should be giving that away for free just as they were are pacterm. It was untested and not used for at least 15 years. Johnsons xpkam is far superior to hostmaster and both are a very distant 2nd3rd to kagold. A dedicated manual was produced rather than sharing with other tncs in the range. It took me two evenings to figure things out, so i decided to document my. Kantronics kpc3 plus usb digital modems, kpc3 plus usb.
I do have a kam plus and would say that aside from its networking enhancements, dedicated gpstelemetry port, and 9600 bps packet, the kam xl is not really an upgrade. The great news is that the kam plus is so robust that they rarely need any. Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides schematic. They didnt originally produce seperate manuals for the various models. In kantronics tradition, the kam plus evolved through customer suggestions and years of operating experience, making the kantronics kam plus the most popular tnc on the global market. Production changes to the tnc may add errata or addendum sheets. View and download kantronics kam xl reference manual online. The kpc3 plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. I found it on dxradio, a swedish buy and sell, site for about 50.
The original kam kantronics all mode tnc was a revolution. It assumes that you have read the installation manual, and have successfully completed connecting your tnc to your computer and radios. Customer service department kantronics company, inc. I had first opened it up about a week after it had went dead and could not get any response from the unit. We have attempted to make this manual technically and typographically correct as of the date of the current printing.
The radio operations center roc is a comprehensive suite of fullfeatured software solutions for commercial radio, amateur ham radio, mars and marine radio control. I right off the bat figured it was a power supply problem and began to check for voltage in the proper areas. Kam plus was designed to fill many different roles, but the world of digital operations is constantly changing. Probably more out of nostalgia than anything i had one some years ago and loved it, i picked up a used kantronics kam plus at a fairly reasonable price with manuals, etc. This unit reflects many years of kantronics experience and is built with an eye toward emerging applications. Reference manual, user manual, getting started kantronics kam plus reference manual 78 pages. The kam xl manual is included on cdrom, and is available here in pdf form 1111k. First, we start with the modes common to all kantronics tncs, including packet, the personal mailbox, kanode, we fax and kiss mode. Before you can read any article, read and write message and download manuals from mods. Kantronics kam with enhanced board option tnc firmware upgrade. Kantronics kpc2,kpc3, kpc4 and kam dual port versions.
I was given a kantronics kam plus yesterday, but without cables and software. For example, modem mode has been added so youll be able to copy the nws emwin weather broadcasts. Kwm 1200 plus operations manual supplements the kpc3 plus manual and addenda. Kantronics kam plus manuals manuals and user guides for kantronics kam plus. And when you click on the file or icon it will count as a download. The units is a kantronics kam plus modem which can work packet radio, rtty, pactor 1, amtor, gtor and some other modes. Kantronics engineers have designed kam plus to accept firmware and memory upgrades, so that your kam plus is ready for future uses that may develop. 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. Introduction, getting started, modes of operation, command reference, and hardware specifications kantronics 1202 e.
All data is transported error free due to the protocol. Check the kantronics web site i have one of the kam plus units thats got to be close to 7 years old and i used to have it running 247. Built on the proud heritage established by the kam and kam plus, kam 98 offers more flexibility to the digital operator. First, we start with the modes common to all kantronics tncs. To login you need a member shipment, click here to be a new member, it is free. Kam xl gives the customer operations on both hf and uhfvhf, while. The kam plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. If youre looking for a windows program for your kam, download kawin and give it a try. Designed for flexibility, the kamxl will function with mobile, base, or handheld radios. So i have had the kam xl for a number of years now and the performance is really not any better some have said worse than the kam plus, which it replaced. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download.
The device has a large support base of fellow kam plus users, so questions can easily be answered via the kam user s yahoo group. This manual supplement is intended for use with the kwm9612 plus in conjunction with the kpc9612 plus manual and addenda. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. The great news is that the kam plus is so robust that they rarely need any service. In use around the world, kantronics packet communicators set the standard by which others are measured. As you can see from the date that im writing this, the kam plus is no longer in production. I cant find my kam manuals, but here are excerpts from the kam xl manual, which except for jumper location and memory. The kam plus was introduced to improve on the original hardware platform and add more features to the kam. In kantronics tradition, the kam plus evolved through customer suggestions and years of operating. View and download kantronics kpc3 user manual online. Jun 02, 2016 automatic repeater shift ars, plus provision for reduction of the t x deviation in areas of high channel congestion. Kamxl kantronics all mode tnc available now at radioworld. Pdf yaesu ft2600m operating manual free download pdf. The kantronics kam plus is a dual port, hfvhf multimode terminal node controllers used for sending and receiving data by radio.
Resources needed for rms express vhfuhf packet radio computer running windows xp through windows 10. The kantronics original kam kantronics all mode was a global revolution in digital communication. This manual contains information from earlier kpc1, kpc2, kpc2400, kpc4 and kam manuals and addendums, modified as appropriate. Discussion in general technical questions and answers. The kantronics kam xl may be used at your base, in the field, or as a mobile. You can download a copy zip, 353k to get a glimpse of what is possible. Packet radio gives you the ability to send essentially errorfree digital. And an allnew smeter squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open at a programmable setting of the smeter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold. Kantronics warrants to the first consumer purchaser you, for the applicable warranty period as described below, that the applicable product as described below will be free from defects in material and workmanship. The kam plus supports pactor, amtor arq, fec, selfec, ccir 476.
The kam, kpc4, kpc2400, kpc2 and kpc1 are kantronics hardware and software designs incorporating the ax. There is one good thing i can say for paccomm, they make the mauals like service manuals telling you what readings you should get. Kpc3 plus is a registered trademark of kantronics co. Designed for flexibility, the kam xl will function with mobile, base, or handheld radios. From here, we move into the modes that are only available on the kantronics. User manual kantronics kam modem free service manuals. The kam has an autoranging speed lock capability of plus or minus 20 wpm. If the kam plus has detected activity within this time interval, it will not use the axdelay setting, since the repeater should still be transmitting. View and download kantronics kam plus reference manual online. A, b, and d must always be sent according to the specification, but may be eliminated by the user. Kantronics kam plus manual from vintage manuals, inc. The original kam kantronics all mode tnc was a revolution in the art of digital communication.
Download countless of free service manuals you find nowhere else. If any of these required message classes are not selected, the kam plus will issue a warning message. The kamxl manual is included on cdrom, and is available here in pdf form 1111k. This software will be available either by cd or a download from the cruiseemail. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. Download owners manual of radio shack htx252 transceiver for free or view it online on. Kantronics agrees that, for any applicable product found by kantronics. If a user never has a need for 9600 baud packet then i would recommend the kam plus in a heartbeat. Radio shack htx252 transceiver owners manual pdf viewdownload. Is there any use for this modem save for aprs or winlink these days. Kantronics provides a userconfigurable sample telemetry application free for use with our.
Bluemax49ers usb serial rs232c straightthrough cable db25 male st25m. The kantronics kamxl may be used at your base, in the field, or as a mobile. Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides schematic, brochures etc. Your kantronics all mode communications terminal kam is a state of the art device. The kam 98 is an advancement in the state of the art of digital communication. Page 6 autostrt on off default off when on and operating in rtty or ascii mode, the kam plus will receive information only after it has received the. This users guide provides documentation on the kpc3 plus and packet radio, including. We have 5 kantronics kam plus manuals available for free pdf download. It is the original kpc3 and not the plus version by the way. If you already owned a kam you could fit the enhancement board to gain the new software features.
Save kantronics kam to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I remember i bought this unit in a famous italian ham rally in 1991, equipped with 4. To reset your password, enter the email address that you used when your register your member shipment on mods. Kpc3 plus, kpc9612 plus, kpc9612, kam with enhancement board, kam plus. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset your password. From here, we move into the modes that are only available on the kantronics all mode kam communicator.