[aprssig] Kantronics KPC-3 ROM Versions

[Cap Pennell]

The only significant issues on the earlier KPC-3 versions is they can't make
a courteous modern digipeater (can't perform "callsign substitution"), and
versions earlier than 6.0 won't work with a GPS receiver to be a stand-alone
mobile tracker.  They're still great for any other use, such as a home
station, or any application that can use KISS mode.  APRS, Outpost, Paclink,
BPQ32, Airmail anyone?

73, Cap KE6AFE

> -----Original Message-----
> From: aprssig-bounces at tapr.org [mailto:aprssig-bounces at tapr.org] On
> Behalf Of Mark Cheavens
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:48 AM
> To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] Kantronics KPC-3 ROM Versions
> 
> 8.2 is the last that I am aware of. If I remember correctly there are
> more than one version of 8.2. The early versions had issues. I don't
> remember the exact issues.
> 
> All hardware is the same.
> 
> Mark
> KC5EVE
> At 01:30 PM 3/16/2010, you wrote:
> >What was the latest ROM Version available for the Kantronics KPC-3
> >(NOT Plus) TNC? Are there differences in the electronics' used or
> >will any KPC-3 ROM work in any hardware?
> >
> >I recently purchased a small lot of TNCs. I have one KPC-3 w/V5.3
> >and two KPC-3 w/V6.0 marked on the ROMs.
> >
> >73 -- Tim N9PUZ