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Kantronics KAM

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur multi-mode radio modem and TNC
CPU:Hitachi HD63B03X
System ROM:? KB (EPROM)
System RAM:16 KB, expandable to 32 KB
Computer ports / Speed:RS-232C (DB25) / 300-9600 bd
Power supply:11-14 VDC
Current drain:Less than 300 mA
Dimensions (W*H*D):145*38*220 mm (5.71*1.5*8.66")
Weight:1.13 Kg (2.5 lb)
Other features:




RADIO COMM'S SECTION
Modes
(Depending on firmware
and installed hardware
options):
Packet
AMTOR
PACTOR
RTTY
ASCII
CW
KISS
Navtex/Amtex
WeFax
and more...
GPS/APRS functions:
Mailbox:? KB, expandable to ? KB
Radio ports:HF: 8-pin DIN
VHF: DB9
Data rate over radio:45-1200 bd




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1986-1992 (Discontinued)
Other: New price, december 1986 in the US: $319.00
New price, february 1987 in Sweden: SEK 3775:-

FirmwareNotesReleased
v2.0First official release1986
v2.7KISS mode198x
v2.85Improved PBBS and KA-node1988-11
v3.0-4.0Software carrier detect (DCD)19xx
v5.0HostMode1992-06
v6.0PACTOR1993-01
v6.1Minor changes and PACTOR BBS bugfix1993-03
v7.0eG-TOR1994-03
v7.1eTOR command1994-09
v8.0eDAMA slave mode, G-TOR monitor mode1995-05
v8.2eAdvanced APRS Digi, GPS, EMWIN (1200)1995-05

NB! Standard KAM works up to v6.1
Enhancement board required for v7.0 and above.
Related documents: User manual (1.5 MB)
Manual addendum & v2.70 upgrade (480 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options/Accessories:
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