17IntroductionWelcomeWelcome to the Kantronics KPC-3 Plus, your pathway to amateur radio packetcommunication.Please review this chapter before you install your KPC-3 Plus as part of your packetradio station.Overview of This “User’s Guide” ManualThis user‘s guide provides documentation on the KPC-3 Plus and packet radio,including the following:What equipment you will need for your packet radio station.A brief introduction to packet radio.Installing and configuring your KPC-3 Plus packet radio station and making yourfirst connections.Getting started using your KPC-3 Plus.Documentation for each mode of operation of your KPC-3 Plus.A full ―Command Reference‖, documenting all KPC-3 Plus commands.Full details on KPC-3 Plus jumpers, a full parts list, and other technicalspecifications.Additional documentation and supporting material is available on the ―Information andProgram‖ CD that ships with the KPC-3 Plus.Major Uses of Your KPC-3 PlusBy adding the KPC-3 Plus and a computer to your ham radio station, you can send andreceive packets of digital information. This allows you to do the following:use computers to carry on real-time digital conversations between stationssend, receive, store and forward mail using a personal mailbox inside the KPC-3Plussend and receive mail using a community bulletin boardsend and receive filesget and re-transmit location data from Global Positioning System devices
