It's back to the future for packet radio. I just reflashed my Kantronics KAM-XL (vintage 2005 or so) with new firmware.
After a few mistakes - Kantronics wasn't expecting a .hex file with Unix line terminators, and there were an awkward few minutes when it would say "upload now" then "upload failed" right after - my TNC now boots up with a version from August 2024.
Who knew they were still doing development?
#hamRadio #packet #tnc #kantronics #packetRadio #AmateurRadio
Got the KPC-3 Plus today! It cleaned up real nice. I neglected to get any kind of serial cable I could use to talk to it so I guess I have time to RTFM before I start polluting the local airwaves. I’ve also got an idea to make an ESP32 act as a WiFi to RS-232 bridge so I can get at it from remote. Lots to learn and do!
Figured out how to connect to the old #Kantronics #KPC3 that I picked up a while back at a hamvention. Now to see if I can sort out how to use it for an #APRS digipeter/iGate.
I probably will need to locate an old 2m radio as I don't think any of the HTs that I have would work well. Hmmm
I recently experienced an internet outage & had to work completely on cellular for several hours. So this evening I tested out packet & sending VHF #Winlink emails to a few hams with my #Icom ID-4100A, #Kantronics KPC3+, & custom https://HamMadeParts.com cable. #hamradio #packet
