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This manual will introduce you to the various modes of operation available with your new Kantronics TNC. It assumes that you have read the Installation Manual, and have successfully completed connecting your TNC to your computer and radios. First, we start with the modes common to all Kantronics TNCs, including Packet, the Personal Mailbox, KA-NODE, WE FAX and KISS Mode. From here, we move into the modes that are only available on the Kantronics All Mode (KAM) communicator. These include RTTY, ASCII, AMTOR, and CW. 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. Since there are many different types of computers and hundreds of terminal programs available, we will not attempt to tell you how to accomplish these steps. If you have problems starting either your computer or your terminal program, refer to the manuals that came with them.

Commands Manual Introduction to Commands ... 1 Some Abbreviations ... 1 Commands Structure ... 1 Entry ... 1 Format ... 2 Parameter Types ... 2 n (range) ... 2 n ($00-$FF) ... 3 flags Choice AI Choice B ... 3 callsigns xxxxxx-n ... 3 text ... 3 dual port ... 4 Commands ... 5 Directives ... 49 Ctrl-C Directives ... 49 KA-NODE and PBBS Directives ... 51 Messages From the TNC ... 55 ASCII Chart ... 61

Installation Manual Warranty ... 1 Return/Repair Procedures ... 2 Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... 3 RFI Suppression ... 3 Precautions ... 4 Back Panels ... 5 Connecting the TNC to Your Computer ... 7 RS-232/TTL Jumper ... 7 TNC to Computer Connection ... i ... 7 Cable Wiring ... 8 Other Common Computers ... 11 Commodore C-&1, C-128 or VIC-20 ... 11 PQjr ... 11 Radio Shack Color Computers ... 12 TRS Model-100 ... 12 Atari 850 Interface ... 13 Connecting Your Radios ... 15 DB-9 Radio Connector ... 15 8-Pin Din Radio Connector ... 17 5-Pin Din Radio Connector ... 18 AFSK Output Level ... 19 KAM - AFSK Output - VHF ... 19 KAM - AFSK Output - HF ... 19 KPC-4 - AFSK Output ... 20 KPC-2 - AFSK Output ... 20 KPC-1 - AFSK Output ... 20 KPC-2400 - AFSK Output ... 21 Interfacing Hand-Held Radios ... 23 In Case of Difficulty ... 27 TNC Does Not "Sign-On" to Computer ... 27 You Are Unable to Make a "Connect" ... 27 Cannot Transmit on Any Port ... 28 Cannot Return to Command Mode ... 28 Kanterm Program Problems ... 28 TNC Won't Transmit on HF - VHF is OK ... 28 Assembly and Disassembly of the TNC ... 29 Hard Reset ... 30 Calibration/Equalization ... 31 Watch Dog Timers ... 33