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Kantronics KPC-3 Plus (KPC-3P)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur packet TNC
CPU:Motorola 68HC11
System ROM:? KB
System RAM:Early: 32 or 128 KB, expandable to 512 KB
Later: 512 KB as standard
Computer ports:RS232C (DB25). USB port is available on units shipped after 2017-01-01
Power supply: 6-25 VDC (Barrel connector, center positive) or 9 VDC internal battery
One CR2032 lithium battery for settings backup and optional real-time clock
Current drain:15-30 mA
Dimensions (W*H*D):133*21*133 mm (5.24*0.83*5.24")
Weight:320 g (11.29 oz)
Other features: KA-Node. PBBS. Remote access. Telemetry and remote control. 2 A/D inputs.
K-Net option.




RADIO COMM'S SECTION
Modes
(Depending on firmware):
Packet, WeFax, KISS, XKISS, Host, GPS
Modem (RX only)
GPS/APRS functions:Yes
Mailbox: 5 KB (Default with 32 KB system RAM)
100 KB (Default with 128 KB system RAM)
User configurable within limits of available system RAM
Radio ports:1 (DB9)
Data rate over radio:300, 400, 600 and 1200 bd




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1997-202x
Other: New price, december 1998 in the US: $149.95
New price, january 1999 in the US: $159.95
New price 2021 in the US: $262.00 (RS232C) or $229.00 (USB)
New price, september 2023 in the US: $289.00 (RS232C) or $249.00 (USB)
Related documents: User manual v8.2 (980 KB)
User manual Rev.H (2.2 MB)
Port pinout (46 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options/Accessories:
628128
FOX72421
128K SRAM
Real-time clock chip
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