Kantronics KAM-XL was designed to operate in many different applications as the digital world continues to change. Engineered for years of dependable performance, the KAM-XL also includes room for new modes and upgrades well into the future. Kantronics, the pioneer in digital communications, now offers you 30 years engineering experience in the Kantronics KAM-XL.

KAM-XL Features

Operating modes and functions include:

Packet (300, 1200 or 9600 bps)

GTOR™

PACTOR 1

AMTOR (ARQ, FEC, SELFEC, CCIR 476 & 625)

PSK31

RTTY

NAVTEX / AMTEX

ASCII

WEFAX

EMWIN

Dual Port Mailbox

CW

GPS NMEA-0183 compatible

TELEMETRY

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE SYSOP ACCESS

Kantronics HOST Mode

KISS

Location Tracking/Announcement: With a GPS connected to the KAM-XL, you can automatically announce your position to others via HF, UHF, or VHF. Kantronics KAM-XL is engineered to work with APRS® software and supports advanced UI frame digipeating functions

HF and/or VHF/UHF Operations: With dual radio ports, the flexible Kantronics KAM-XL can be used on HF, UHF and VHF bands. The popular Kantronics KAM "gateway" feature between ports 1 and 2 allows for a local packet to be received on VHF or UHF bands, then transmitted over an HF band.

Large capacity Internal Mailbox: 480K personal mailbox is standard. The KAM-XL mailbox can respond to HF on TOR modes, as well as packet modes.

Versatile Operations: The Kantronics KAM-XL may be used at your base, in the field, or as a mobile. Designed for flexibility, the KAM-XL will function with mobile, base, or hand-held radios.

Detailed Manual: The KAM-XL manual is included on CD-ROM, and is available here in PDF form (1111k).

Made in the USA -- Limited one year warranty to original purchaser

KAM-XL Specifications

Dimensions (H×W×D) 1.4"×8.5"×4.6" (36 mm × 216 mm × 117 mm)

System Control Processor HC12 with 512K Flash and 512K Battery-Backed RAM

DSP Chip ADSP 2185M processor

Power Requirements DC 10 V - 18 V, 150 ma

Power Plug 2.1 mm coaxial, center pin positive

External Connection Ports Radio Ports 1 & 2: DB-9 female

Computer Port: DB-9 female

Aux. Port: DB-9 male

Telemetry Port: DB-15 female

PTT Watchdog Timer Approx. 2.5 minutes

External Carrier Detect Pulldown to ground

Data Rate, Port 1 45-1200 bps

Data Rate, Port 2 300-9600 bps

PTT Output Open drain, max +50 V dc

FSK Output Open drain, max +50 V dc

Audio Output Continuously adjustable 10 mv - 2 V p-p

Output Impedance 600 Ohm, AC coupled

HF Modulation Up to 1200 bps AFSK

VHF/UHF Modulation 1200 bps FSK (Bell 202 ~ 1200/2200 Hz standard)

9600 bps GMSK

Audio Input

Dynamic Range HF: >75 dB

VHF/UHF: >73 dB

Input Impedance 10 kOhm or 620 Ohm

Max input voltage ±12 V dc; 35 v p-p sinusoidal

Operating Modes Packet, PACTOR, GTOR, AMTOR, RTTY,

ASCII, CW, WEFAX, NAVTEX/AMTEX, KISS,

HOST, GPS, PSK31

Other Features HF and VHF PBBS access, KA-Node, Packet Gateway and Cross Connect

LED Indicators Power, Mail, Port 1 (Xmit, Rcv, Lock/Con,

Val/Sta Speed, Tuner Bargraph), Port 2 (Xmit, Rec, Con/Sta)

Remote Control Access All controller functions, user-defined password

External Reset Pulldown to ground

Warranty KAM-XL is protected by a one-year limited warranty to the original owner