[OZAPRS] KPC-3 firmware for APRS

akavk3 akavk3 at austarnet.com.au
Fri Jul 9 00:02:48 EST 2004


Thanks Richard, that is exactly what I need.

Barry
vk3sw


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[mailto:ozaprs-bounces at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au] On Behalf Of Richard Hoskin
Sent: Thursday, 8 July 2004 7:19 PM
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Subject: RE: [OZAPRS] KPC-3 firmware for APRS


Barry,

For manuals try http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ListManuals=kantronics

Cheers
Richard
VK3JFK


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ozaprs-bounces at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au [mailto:ozaprs-
> bounces at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au] On Behalf Of akavk3
> Sent: Thursday, 8 July 2004 2:33 PM
> To: ozaprs at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au
> Subject: RE: [OZAPRS] KPC-3 firmware for APRS
> 
> Thanks Terry,
> 
> I have been assisted directly in getting the KPC3 upgraded, haven't done
> it
> as yet however. I can burn my own eproms, so cost is not a factor.
> I am interested in an instruction sheet for ver 8.2 or 8.3. Kantronics
> have
> downloadable manuals for the KPC3+ perhaps it might help, even though
mine
> is a (non plus).
> I am aware of the tinytrack, and it may be the next project.
> 
> Thanks for your reply
> 
> Barry
> VK3SW
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ozaprs-bounces at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au
> [mailto:ozaprs-bounces at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au] On Behalf Of Terry Neumann
> Sent: Wednesday, 7 July 2004 6:36 PM
> To: ozaprs at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au
> Subject: [OZAPRS] KPC-3 firmware for APRS
> 
> 
> G'day Barry and others,
> 
> You could check with Ross (VK3MY) as he is (I think) still supplying
> Kantronics gear.   If the factory no longer supports eprom upgrades for
> this version, I guess the door might have to be opened to other options.
> 
> I was able to get an eprom (Version 6 from memory) for the first series
> KPC-3 (TCM3105 chip) from an amateur here in VK5 who had some access to
> eprom reading and burning facilities.  This was some time ago, and quite
> a few things have changed since then.   He may still be able to do this,
> but I haven't contacted him for a while.    If you don't get any better
> offers, contact me off list, and I'll see what I can find out.
> 
> The KPC-3 works OK in this role on 1200 APRS (VHF) - I have used it for
> some years now.   Like most late "enhancements" the GPS facility is a
> bit of a compromise, but it is quite functional and works well.    Alas
> I cannot find the instruction/upgrade sheet which came with my eprom,
> but it may come to the top of the pile, and when it does I could send it
> to you.
> 
> More recently I've switched to a Tiny Track 3  which does much the same
> sort of thing but with a few extra enhancements.   The costs of a new
> eprom and/or burning one might nudge the budget closer to the cost of a
> TT kit anyway - it depends what you have on hand at the present and all
> the other factors which determine what the final station will be.
> 
> What callsign shall we look out for when you get it all going?
> 
> 73
> Terry
> VK5ATN
> 
> 
> 
> 
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