Overview:
The Kantronics KPC-9612 EX is a versatile multi-port, multi-speed radio modem/TNC/data controller designed to fill many different roles, now and in the future. Capable of speeds up to 38.4 kbps, the KPC-9612 EX opens a new era in user flexibility and customization.
KPC-9612 EX Applications Include:
- 'Keyboard to keyboard' communications
- Send/Receive Files
- Send/Receive Paging signals (POCSAG 512, 1200, 2400)
- Digipeater
- Personal Mail Box
- Local area node
- Remote control devices
- Remote access
- Node and Network node operations
- BBS operations and message forwarding
- GPS position transmitting and tracking (NMEA-0183 data required)
- Data storage and retrieval
- Weather facsimile reception (requires additional software)
- EMWIN weather information (requires additional software)
- 1200 <--> 9600 gateway operation
The KPC-9612 EX can be used in 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 broad supply voltage range (DC 5.5 V to 25 V) allows for maximum flexibility.
KPC-9612 EX 512K RS-232 Features:
- Dual port 1200/9600 bps operation, standard
- Port 1 supports 1200 bps
- Port 2 supports 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps with DFSK modulation
- "NEWUSER" mode provides a quick start for packet newcomers
- Large capacity internal mailbox and mail forwarding feature
- Multiple user mailbox flashes Mail lamp for up to 10 call signs
- GPS operation mode allows use with APRS® or other geolocation software
- Telemetry functions and Remote Control with two A/D inputs and two control line outputs
- Paging transmit/receive capability -- POCSAG compatible
- Faster HC11 Motorola® central processor
- Digital audio drive control -- set from keyboard or by remote control
- Low current requirements
- Node and Network node functions standard "KA" Node and K-Net™
- BBS, KISS, XKISS, HOST, TERMINAL, GPS and MODEM operating modes
- Upgradeable as new firmware is released
- "Online" HELP feature
- 512k memory standard
- Comes with data connector, data wire, coaxial power plug, detailed manual & basic software
- Use with base, mobile or hand-held radios
- Made in the USA -- Limited one year warranty to original purchaser
