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> But if you do a hard reset, you will lose all your settings. You will have
> to reprogram your KPC-3.
>
> 73's
> Rob
>
> "MC" <mc@backwoods.org> wrote in message
> news:394A302A.16198F2@backwoods.org...
> > Speaking of using the KPC3 for gps work.... I have kpc3 originally had
> books for
> > v5 but seems the actual firmware is 6 (not sure if/how it was upgraded).
> > Question: I have managed to get the tnc INTO GPS mode, but now how do I
> get it
> > OUT of gps mode? I do not have books for 6.0 firmware, anyone know where i
> can
> > get a pdf file or something?
> >
> > MC
> >
> > Rob wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > If you want to connect a GPS receiver directly to your KPC-3 for APRS,
> you
> > > will need a firmware upgrade from kantronics -- see www.kantronics.com
> > >
> > > (HAMs do this when running mobile and do not want to use a laptop).
> > >
> > > But if you want to use your KPC-3 with UI-VIEW or WinAPRS software, you
> don
> > > not need a software upgrade.
> > >
> > > You can only connect a GPS receiver or a computer to a KPC-3 but NOT
> both.
> > > But if you connect a computer to the KPC-3, you can typically also
> connect a
> > > GPS receiver to another port on the computer depending on what software
> you
> > > are running on the PC.
> > >
> > > Rob
> > >
> > > "kg4fdr" <kg4fdr@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > news:8huttv$fqq$1@nntp9.atl.mindspring.net...
> > > > I am new to packet radio. I just bought a used Kantronics KPC3 today
> at a
> > > > hamfest. I have several questions. The box says it is version 5.1.
> My
> > > rig
> > > > is a Icom 746.
> > > >
> > > > 1. Can this be used for APRS?
> > > > 2. Can the firmware be upgraded on it? If so, how?
> > > > 3. What software do I need to get going with packet.
> > > > 4. Is this TNC any good? I got it for a deal and don't know anything
> > > about
> > > > it.
> > > >
> > > > Please reply to kg4fdr@mindspring.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Mark
> > > > KG4FDR
> > > >
> > > >
> >
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Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:02:23 -0400
From: "Rob" <Pse@NoEmail.Com>
Subject: Kantronics KPC3 help
The three CTRL C's should work but you must use the baud rate that you set
in the TNC. Most HAMs set the baud rate between the KPC-3 and GPS receiver
to 4800 bps.
But if you are just playing around, you may be using a different baud rate
like 9600 baud.
You might also try using a terminal BREAK signal.
If you have set your terminal to the right baud rate, then sending three
CTRL C's one second apart will work just fine. If you send the CTRL-C's to
fast or too slow, it will not work.
If my memory serves me right, KANTRONICS also sells just the KPC-3 PLUS
manual for $35. (I don't think it sell manuals for the KPC-3 anymore).
I was thinking of upgrading my old KPC-3 for GPS. (My KAM has the GPS
software that is how I know how the KANTRONICS GPS mode works). The
firmware upgrade was $60 US. In addition, KANTRONICS recommended that I buy
the manual for the KPC 3 PLUS which will describe all the new commands. For
$60 US, I thought I would have received supplements or an updated manual! I
am still thinking about it.
73's
Rob
"MC" <mc@backwoods.org> wrote in message
news:394C14D0.34CC2F8F@backwoods.org...
> I got no response from kantronics other than a statement saying no manuals
were
> available for download, and a suggestion to upgrade the firmware for like
$50.
>
> I knew about both the 3 ^c's and the jumper, the jumper works (if i wanna
take
> it apart every time i come back home and wanna hook it to the computer)
but I
> cant make the 3 ^c's work for nuffin. *sigh* maybe i'll just leave the
cover off
> it.
>
> MC
>
> Rob wrote:
> >
> > I don't think KANTRONICS has copies of their manuals on their web sites.
I
> > suspect that KANTRONICS is afraid that HAM's will make illegal copies of
> > their firmware (by burning their own EPROMS) and then use the manual
that
> > they provided on their web site.
> >
> > If you have a licenced version of the firmware, send KANTRONICS an EMAIL
and
> > they may be able to help you out.
> >
> > By the way, the easiest way to get the KPC-3 or the KAM out of the GPS
mode
> > is to hook up a computer to the KPC-3 and send three CTRL-C's in a row
about
> > one second apart. (Just like you would do to get the KPC-3 out of its
> > transparent packet mode). Make sure that you use the same baud rate as
your
> > GPS receiver (normally 4800 bps).
> >
> > Alternatively, you can perform a hard reset by placing one of the
internal
> > jumpers on the test post and then applying power. Wait for 20 seconds
or
> > so. Then power it down and put the jumper back onto the normal post.
It is
> > explained in all the manuals (even your old version 5 manual).
> >
> > But if you do a hard reset, you will lose all your settings. You will
have
> > to reprogram your KPC-3.
> >
> > 73's
> > Rob
> >
> > "MC" <mc@backwoods.org> wrote in message
> > news:394A302A.16198F2@backwoods.org...
> > > Speaking of using the KPC3 for gps work.... I have kpc3 originally had
> > books for
> > > v5 but seems the actual firmware is 6 (not sure if/how it was
upgraded).
> > > Question: I have managed to get the tnc INTO GPS mode, but now how do
I
> > get it
> > > OUT of gps mode? I do not have books for 6.0 firmware, anyone know
where i
> > can
> > > get a pdf file or something?
> > >
> > > MC
> > >
> > > Rob wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > If you want to connect a GPS receiver directly to your KPC-3 for
APRS,
> > you
> > > > will need a firmware upgrade from kantronics -- see
www.kantronics.com
> > > >
> > > > (HAMs do this when running mobile and do not want to use a laptop).
> > > >
> > > > But if you want to use your KPC-3 with UI-VIEW or WinAPRS software,
you
> > don
> > > > not need a software upgrade.
> > > >
> > > > You can only connect a GPS receiver or a computer to a KPC-3 but NOT
> > both.
> > > > But if you connect a computer to the KPC-3, you can typically also
> > connect a
> > > > GPS receiver to another port on the computer depending on what
software
> > you
> > > > are running on the PC.
> > > >
> > > > Rob
> > > >
> > > > "kg4fdr" <kg4fdr@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:8huttv$fqq$1@nntp9.atl.mindspring.net...
> > > > > I am new to packet radio. I just bought a used Kantronics KPC3
today
> > at a
> > > > > hamfest. I have several questions. The box says it is version
5.1.
> > My
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