If you cannot get the signalinks ptt led to turn on, then see the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual. Most packet software falls under one of the following categories. The kam is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Hook up an ordinary pc, a kantronics radio modem, and your radio, and you can send and receive email, transfer files, monitor remote operations, and use numerous other packet radio applications. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. Packet rat pk232 easy set up on windows pc hamnoob. Kantronics kpc2 download your lost manuals for free. Arsfi, a nonprofit public benefit corporation if you use winlink email, or correspond regularly with someone who does, please donate to arsfi. Mscan meteo pro an easy to use windows program combining all features of.
From here, we move into the modes that are only available on the kantronics all mode kam communicator. Xpkam so far comes closer to meeting my needs than the other two. Thought i would add my 2cents here, i own 2 kantronics kam lxs one is in service as a bbs state gateway and is uses winlink 2. Free download av voice changer software demo version activation code. Pacterm for windows is a 32bit kantronics host mode based terminal program. 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. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download. If you purchase a new tnc, a used tnc, lose the parameters in the tnc from power failure or a hard reset, here are a list of parameters to set. I have spent a large amount of time searching for information on various tncs if you dont know what a tnc is, you dont need this web page and end up reresearching far too much material because it is so poorly laid out by the manufacturer or because they have many copies that recursively call each other. This is the latest firmware version available for the kamwithout the enhanced board upgrade. Winlink is an allvolunteer project of the amateur radio safety foundation, inc.
Its broad supply voltage range allows for maximum flexibility. Software for packet radio use category is a curation of 32 web resources on, winafsk, linpac packet radio terminal, uiss windows packet program. As you start, we must assume that you have your computer turned on, and that you have started your terminal or communication software. Dsp, does it or does it not have dsp, i still wonder about this too. Download wefax weather maps requires optional software for uptothe. Modem kantronics kam plus getting started 22 pages. Tnc pictures kantronics kpc3 kantronics kam plus paccomm. 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 kam plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Pins 45 on db25 and pins 78 on db9 i simply ran a jumper between the two. I find that it is easier to use pacterm when programming the kantronics because it has a separate command line to enter in the commands and functions. This is a picture of my aprs setup, i dont always have this much going, but there is enough here to spark interest. When the cd command is set to internal default, the kpc kam will not allow transmit unless the radio squelch is closed.
Performance software for aea and kantronics tncs recognized leader in packet amtor rtty baudot pactor gtor ascii cw morse support. Packet goldmine software by the hundreds from hams net. The kam 98 is an advancement in the state of the art of digital communication. This is windows7 method but the putty software will work on earlier version of windows too. Other software you will find things much easier by using. And when you click on the file or icon it will count as a download.
If that is not working for you i have a local copy. This release includes several changes made up of new features, enhancements, and the usual collection of bug fixes. There are several types of packet software available. I connected to a terminal and nothing happened, just garbage on my screen so i search on internet and came to this reset procedure. Kantronics kam tnc firmware upgrades 1 of 3 kantronics kam tnc firmware upgrades 2 2 of 3 kantronics kam tnc firmware upgrades 3 3 of 3 see more see details on ebay search watch contact kantronics kam tnc firmware upgrades. Kantronics kam xl was designed to operate in many different applications as the digital world continues to change. Host mode allows the tnc to communicate with computer software that is more sophisticated than standard. I remember i bought this unit in a famous italian ham rally in 1991, equipped with 4. Winpack this is the download and registration page. Most of these modems are quite long in the tooth and were often only supplied with dos software.
If youre looking for a windows program for your kam, download kawin and give it a try. The kam, kpc4, kpc2400, kpc2 and kpc1 are kantronics hardware and software designs incorporating the ax. Kagold programs with and without pactor, for kantronics kpcs and kam. Dec 16, 2016 i got the new box today and have hooked it up to my icom ic7100. The kantronics kam plus is a versatile multimode communicator engineered for. Kantronics engineers have designed kam plus to accept firmware and memory.
The units is a kantronics kam plus modem which can work packet radio, rtty, pactor 1, amtor, gtor and some other modes. Icom cs3020, f5010, f5020 cps programming software. Kam wenhancement board, kamseries firmware versions 6. Connect a gps receiver to a kantronics radio modem and a radio to create a. Free download shoygu marshal ili net 162 sb2 rapidsoftware ru.
The radio operations center roc is a comprehensive suite of fullfeatured software solutions for commercial radio, amateur ham radio, mars and marine radio control. If the ptt led is not on, then you may have the wrong sound card selected in your communication program or the software volume controls are not set correctly. This manual contains information from earlier kpc1, kpc2, kpc2400, kpc4 and kam manuals and addendums, modified as appropriate. Connect to kam xl over the serial port with a terminal program enter calibrate mode cal use the t. I found it on dxradio, a swedish buy and sell, site for about 50. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. Kantronics pbbs 74 setting up other functions of your kam plus. Kam plus 1 open the case 2 with modem power off, install reset jumper, k6 near the largest ic, on the two posts. Kantronics kpc 3 firmware upgrade full guides for download. It was untested and not used for at least 15 years. Terminal software the free world of packet radio software in. Trxmanager 5 includes important improvements for elecraft k3 and kx3 transceivers.
View online or download kantronics kpc2 operation manual. You will still need to register it on the page above. The value shown before the slash bar is the value used for the hf port of the kam plus, and the value after the slash is used for the vhf port. Now that i have them working i am convinced that the lack of available documentation is the main problem. Pacterm 98 was designed in conjunction with kantronics and with the assistance of the microsoft style guidelines, created a 32 bit windows program for the kantronics tnc line.
View and download kantronics kam plus reference manual online. I found on my junk box a kantronics kam plus modem. Easyterm for windows a communications program for aea and kantronics tncs sound card packet by kc2rlm. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff.
Compaq laptop running winaprs connected to the aprserver, compaq 486 running pburst to display the incomming packet data as well as any other activity in the local network, kantronics kam plus multimode tnc, ibm thinkpad 486 running dosaprs. Parameters are installed when the cmd prompt is visible. The kpc 3 plus is a kantronics hardware and software design incorporating the ax. Kantronics kamxl was designed to operate in many different applications as the digital world continues to change. Packet rat pk232 easy set up on windows pc youtube. About kagold and pkgold the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
The 2nd kam is used on the ham bands and uses pacterm for windows. The original kam kantronics all mode tnc was a revolution in the art of digital communication. Morse code, the grandfather of all digital modes, is discussed in length on our cw page, so we wont go into detail about it here, with the exception that cw is in fact a digital mode consisting of elements having unequal lengths, dots and dashes. Kx3 is now fully supported and both k3 and kx3 have specific graphic control screens similar to their real front panels. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday jan 11 1999, and till today kagold and pkgold has been followed for a total of 15980 times. Part of the setup for any tnc is to calibrate it for your radio.
I was given a kantronics kam plus yesterday, but without cables and software. The main category is packet radio programs that is about software for packet radio use. The 9612xe can be used in the field with a radio to form a mobile data terminal or a gps mobile tracker. The kantronics original kam kantronics all mode was a global revolution in digital communication. How to download and update firmware kantronics kpc 3 firmware upgrade download digital photo cameras firmware. 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. Pacterm 98, host mode software for kantronics tncs time owned. Click on full install if you do not have it on your system. Version 2 packet protocol as adopted by the american radio. View online or download kantronics kpc3 plus user manual. I got the new box today and have hooked it up to my icom ic7100.
The kantronics 9612xe is a versatile multiport, multispeed radio modem, capable of speeds up to 38. 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. Probably the most popular amtor modem was the pk232, in addition there were modems from kantronics kam, ics amt, hal, scs and an mfj offering. It stayed there about 2 years untill i found yes, in my other junkbox a 25 to 9 pin com adapter. Built on the proud heritage established by the kam and kam plus, kam 98 offers more flexibility to the digital operator. The packet radio terminal software download pages the terminal packet programs. Kantronics kamxl is engineered to work with aprs software and supports advanced. 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. Here you will find instruction manuals, service manuals, user guides schematic, brochures etc. The kantronics kpc3 plus only, as well as the new kam 98, with version 8. Connect a gps receiver to a kantronics radio modem and a radio to create a location transmitter for tracking applications. Kam terminal software for kantronics controllers by n5ial. You can still download the appropriate zip file, but youll need the. View online or download kantronics kam plus user manual.
Note 1 when using a kantronics kpc, kam etc, be sure you read the section of your kantronics manual that references carrier detect cmd. It took me two evenings to figure things out, so i decided to document my. Easyterm for windows, for aeahalkam modems all digital by w1eor. All those software made my powerful kam a little outdated in the modern.