Kantronics KPC-3+
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"Keyboard to keyboard" communications | "Keyboard to keyboard" communications | ||
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* Personal Mail Box | * Personal Mail Box | ||
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* Network node operation (requires optional K-Net™ firmware) | * Network node operation (requires optional K-Net™ firmware) | ||
* BBS operations and message forwarding | * BBS operations and message forwarding | ||
| − | * GPS position transmitting and tracking (requires external GPS receiver with NMEA-0183 data output) | + | * [[GPS]] position transmitting and tracking (requires external GPS receiver with [[NMEA-0183]] data output) |
* Data storage and retrieval | * Data storage and retrieval | ||
* EMWIN Weather Information (additional software required) | * EMWIN Weather Information (additional software required) | ||
| − | You can carry a KPC-3+ into the field with a radio to form a mobile data terminal, or (with the addition of an external GPS receiver) a GPS mobile "tracker". Its flexible power requirements (6 ~ 25 Vdc) allow for maximum versatility. You can achieve many hours of use by installing a 9 volt battery inside the KPC-3+. Battery life can be extended by disabling the LED displays through a simple keyboard command. | + | You can carry a KPC-3+ into the field with a radio to form a mobile data terminal, or (with the addition of an external [[GPS]] receiver) a GPS mobile "tracker". Its flexible power requirements (6 ~ 25 Vdc) allow for maximum versatility. You can achieve many hours of use by installing a 9 volt battery inside the KPC-3+. Battery life can be extended by disabling the LED displays through a simple keyboard command. |
== Features == | == Features == | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 19 February 2009
Kantronics KPC-3+ -- Packet Communicator
Overview
Kantronics KPC-3+ is engineered for dependable and versatile digital communications. This unit reflects many years of Kantronics experience and is built with an eye toward emerging applications. The KPC-3+ can fill a variety of roles. In use around the world, Kantronics Packet Communicators set the standard by which others are measured!
As a single-port radio modem/TNC compatible with the characteristics of UHF/VHF transmission bands, the KPC-3+ can be paired with a UHF/VHF radio to serve the following functions and applications:
"Keyboard to keyboard" communications
- Digipeater
- Personal Mail Box
- Local area node
- Remote control devices
- Remote access of telemetry
- Network node operation (requires optional K-Net™ firmware)
- BBS operations and message forwarding
- GPS position transmitting and tracking (requires external GPS receiver with NMEA-0183 data output)
- Data storage and retrieval
- EMWIN Weather Information (additional software required)
You can carry a KPC-3+ into the field with a radio to form a mobile data terminal, or (with the addition of an external GPS receiver) a GPS mobile "tracker". Its flexible power requirements (6 ~ 25 Vdc) allow for maximum versatility. You can achieve many hours of use by installing a 9 volt battery inside the KPC-3+. Battery life can be extended by disabling the LED displays through a simple keyboard command.
Features
- "NEWUSER" mode provides a quick start for packet newcomers
- Large capacity internal mailbox and mail forwarding feature
- GPS operation mode allows use with APRS® or other geolocation software
- Remote Control and telemetry functions with two A/D inputs and two control line outputs
- Low power requirements (9 volt battery power capability)
- Network node functions with standard "KA" Node or optional K-Net™ firmware
- Optional K-Net node network firmware retains regular TNC functions
- BBS, KISS, XKISS, HOST, TERMINAL, GPS and MODEM operating modes
- "Online" HELP feature
- Upgradeable as new firmware is released
- Digital control of audio drive level -- set from keyboard or by remote control
- Motorola® HC11 central processor
- 128k memory standard; 512k optional
- Comes with data connector, data wire, coaxial power plug, detailed manual & software
- Usable with base, mobile or hand-held radios
