Version 2 packet protocol as adopted by the american radio. Both must be on file at kantronics in order for you to receive warranty service. The kam xl was kantronics successor to the venerable kam plus, but due to severe reliability concerns, i cannot recommend it to any radio amateur. Ultimate radio modifications bible secret cb pdf dvd ke3gk. A dedicated manual was produced rather than sharing with other tncs in the range. The radio operations center roc is a comprehensive suite of fullfeatured software solutions for commercial. Some of the features of the later firmware had more features. I right off the bat figured it was a power supply problem and began to check for voltage in the proper areas. Kantronics db9 female connector yaesu ct39a 6 pin mini din male connector pin number function wire color pin number function 1 transmit audio black 1 data input rx audio 6 ground brown 2 data ground 3 ptt red 3 ptt pushtotalk white 4 tx data output 9600. By popular demand from my former subscribers, wanting to have some of my old videos reuploaded once again.
Kantronics kpc3 plus to kenwood and yaesu transceivers. The kam is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Built on the proud heritage established by the kam and kam plus, kam 98 offers more flexibility to the digital operator. The kam plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Kantronics radio operations center for kantronics v. Part of the setup for any tnc is to calibrate it for your radio. Describe your experience with the kantronics kam xl and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. This operators manual contains information from earlier kpc1 and kpc2 manuals, modified as appropriate. The kpc3 plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. This eth are connec protocol could c will attempt the other end, a are not.
Reference manual, user manual, getting started kantronics kam plus reference manual 78 pages. Designed for flexibility, the kamxl will function with mobile, base, or handheld radios. Duplication of this manual or the firmware without permission of kantronics co. All links are for the same files, just different locations. Now that i have them working i am convinced that the lack of available documentation is the main problem. Kwm 1200 plus operations manual supplements the kpc3 plus manual and addenda for use with kwm1200 plus kantronics. It was untested and not used for at least 15 years. 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 kantronics original kam kantronics all mode was a global revolution in digital communication. This manual will introduce you to the various modes of operation available with your new kantronics tnc. Kantronics kam with enhanced board option tnc firmware upgrade. Listed under the manufacturersdigital and packet radiotnc category that is about tnc manufacturers. Kantronics kam plus manuals manuals and user guides for kantronics kam plus. First, we start with the modes common to all kantronics tncs, including packet, the personal mailbox, kanode, we fax and kiss mode.
Kantronics kam plus manual from vintage manuals, inc. It took me two evenings to figure things out, so i decided to document my. The kantronics kam plus is a dual port, hfvhf multimode terminal node controllers used for sending and receiving data by radio. Xpkam so far comes closer to meeting my needs than the other two. The original kam kantronics all mode tnc was a revolution in the art of digital communication. The last bit i want to touch on is the replacement of the kam plus, and thats the kam xl we wont discuss the kam 98 as it really wasnt a true replacement. Alinco dr110, dr112, dr1200 and most alinco 8 pin standard mic io to kantronics 9 pin vhf port, kamplus, kpc3, and 1200 baud port of the kpc9612. Kantronics kamxl terminal node controller tnc youtube. View online or download kantronics kam plus user manual. Any suggestions to what other software is available for the kam. The kantronics kamxl may be used at your base, in the field, or as a mobile. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. 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.
Sta remote control access all controller functions, user defined password warranty kam. Tnc pictures kantronics kpc3 kantronics kam plus paccomm. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. Kantronics all mode enter your calls ign enter your oa11 sign your keyboard. The kantronics hf port, kamplus, to the alinco dx70th. Kam plus 1 open the case 2 with modem power off, install reset jumper, k6 near the largest ic, on the two posts. The kam plus supports pactor, amtor arq, fec, selfec, ccir 476. Describe your experience with the kantronics kam plus and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. After using the kpc9612 plus an additional 2 months i still believe this is a great unit. 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 experience, making the kantronics kam plus the most popular tnc on the global market. Your kantronics all mode communications terminal kam is a state of the art. The second port is for highspeed communications only, and can only operate at 4800 baud and higher.
Fcc id application submitted by kantronics inc for modem for amateur radio for fcc id b2fkamplus b2f kamplus user manual, frequency, reports, images and more. If you already owned a kam you could fit the enhancement board to gain the new software features. Introduction, getting started, modes of operation, command reference, and hardware specifications kantronics 1202 e. Detailed manual the kam xl manual will be shipped on a convenient cd, and will also be. We have attempted to make this operators manual technically and typographically correct as of the date of the current printing. For example, modem mode has been added so youll be able to copy the nws emwin weather broadcasts. I connected to a terminal and nothing happened, just garbage on my screen so i search on internet and came to this reset procedure. 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.
Designed for flexibility, the kam xl will function with mobile, base, or handheld radios. Kantronics ham radio equipment for sale in stock ebay. I got the new box today and have hooked it up to my icom ic7100. I found on my junk box a kantronics kam plus modem. We have attempted to make this manual technically and typographically correct as of the date of the current printing. When on, the kam plus will echo a backspacespacebackspace sequence to your terminal when the delete character is received from the terminal.
The kantronics kam xl may be used at your base, in the field, or as a mobile. We have 5 kantronics kam plus manuals available for free pdf download. Manuals for kantronics this is the manuals page for kantronics. Fcc id b2fkamplus modem for amateur radio by kantronics inc. Your kantronics all mode communications terminal kam is a state of the art device. Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides. Connect to kam xl over the serial port with a terminal program enter calibrate mode cal use the t. There is one issue i wish kantronics would have considered when they designed the 9612 plus though.
The kam 98 is an advancement in the state of the art of digital communication. Kantronics kpc3 download your lost manuals for free. I found it on dxradio, a swedish buy and sell, site for about 50. If you want to see manuals from other manufactories. Kam plus and enhancement boardmanuals addendum ver 8 update. The kamxl manual is included on cdrom, and is available here in pdf form 1111k. Kpc9612 plus is a registered trademark of kantronics co. The kam xl manual is included on cdrom, and is available here in pdf form 1111k. Production changes to the kam my include errata or addendum.
I was given a kantronics kam plus yesterday, but without cables and software. The units is a kantronics kam plus modem which can work packet radio, rtty, pactor 1, amtor, gtor and some other modes. Production changes to the tnc may add errata or addendum sheets. 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. It stayed there about 2 years untill i found yes, in my other junkbox a 25 to 9 pin com adapter. The kam xl is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Kpc3 plus replaces it, featuring additional flexibility and expandability. Kantronics kamxl radio modems packet communicators. Original ultimate mods bible radio modifications dvdrom pdf ke3gk. Alinco dj 120 to mfj or paccomm tnc2 alinco dr150 to mfj1270cq turbo both, 1200 and 9600 bauds. Firmware differences the kpc3 plus deletes several commands that were in the kpc3 and adds several new commands. I tried following the included schematic and checking test points that were pointed out in.
Kamxl kantronics all mode tnc available now at radioworld. View and download kantronics kam plus reference manual online. Refer to the warranty policy in this manual for further information. From here, we move into the modes that are only available on the kantronics all mode kam communicator.
The kam xl, kantronics third generation multimodem tnc, continues this tradition, evolving. Nw6u if you have any other photos or manuals for the kantronics kam you can upload the files here. Kantronics acknowledges the use of material from the original tucson amateur packet radio corporation tapr tnc1 manual granted by oem agreement. This page contains links to the kpc3 not plus manual. It assumes that you have read the installation manual, and have successfully completed connecting your tnc to your computer and radios.