Connecting cables

Notice

• Windows®2000 (SP3 or later version)/XP (SP1 or later version) or higher OS is required to use voice communication. Windows®98 or higher OS is required when you do not use voice communication.
• Following are specifications (CPU, etc.) recommended by OS.
  
  • Processor
    Higher CPU than the recommended CPU in the OS (we recommend you to use Pentium®II or higher processor).
  • System Memory (RAM)
    Larger system memory than the recommended system memory in the OS
  • Free hard disk spaces
    At least 8MB free hard disk spaces
    (Free space for storing logs may be required when storing the logs in the ARHP.)
• Sound Blaster 16 or higher sound card is required for using the KNS.
• NIC is required for using the KNS. (We recommend the user to use the network interface card compliant with 100 Base.)
• One free serial port is required. (The user can use USB connection when there is no serial port. However, USB connection is not supported by KENWOOD.)

• The network environment with a router is not supported by KENWOOD.
  (The user must configure a router with its ownself-responsibility since certain routers can be operated in a network environment, but other routers may not work in the same environment.)
• The user may not be able to transmit command and voice depending on the setting of ISP. In this case, he/she must inquire his/her ISP.
• The user must be familiar with network and OS. (It is desirable for a user to establish the LAN by himself/herself.)
• Firewall software is not supported by KENWOOD. (The user must configure it with its own self-responsibility.)
• We recommend the user to have the environment in which a modem is directly connected to a PC. (It is not a must.)
• High-speed line, such as broadband, is required for a remote PC and the host PC.
  (We recommend a user to use the broadband.)
• A global IP is required for a remote PC and the host PC for using the KNS through Internet.

• The user must apply for the licence. (Japan)
  
• The user must set the host PC where he/she can handle a problem within 3 hours when a problem occurs. (The Japanese regulations)
  
• The KNS is not suited for an operation requiring quick response since delay occurs in voice communication and operation performed via the KNS. (contest,etc.)
  
• Digital communications (PSK31, SSTV, etc.) are not suited since the sound quality may differ from the sound quality of common communications equipment since it is transmitted through OS and network.