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Some hardware made by [[KDS Electronics]].
[[Category:Network]]
The [[KDS Communicator 104]] is a modem from [[KDS Electronics]]. Unlike most other modems, it connects directly to the CPC's expansion port (rather than using a separate serial RS232 interface).


* The Communicator might be a modem (according to a review in the Danish Amstrad Magazine [[Amstradbladet 1985, Issue 6]] page [[:File:Amstrad Bladet8506033.jpg|35]]). Possibly a revision of the [[Mini-Max Modem]] from KDS.
Note: KDS also made a different modem, the [[Mini-Max Modem]], which has a different front-plate, and which connects to the CPC via separate RS232 interface.


* It might also be a Serial and Parallel interface being made years later in 1992 (according to http://www.retroisle.com/amstrad/cpc/Articles/hwlist.php).
== Reviews ==


The above descriptions do more or less conflict with each other, the danish article from 1985 sounds a bit more trustworthy, but maybe both descriptions are correct (and the whole package consisted of both a modem, bundled with serial/parallel interface).
* [[Amstradbladet 1985, Issue 6]], page [[:File:Amstrad Bladet8506033.jpg|35]] (Danish)
* [[Amstrad Computer User]], Issue 11-1985, review on pages [[:File:ACU8511-033.jpg|33]] and [[:File:ACU8511-036.jpg|36]]
* [[Amstrad Computer User]], Issue 12-1985, "104 modem" also mentioned on [[:File:Amstrad Computer User8512 007.jpg|page 7]].
* [[Amtix]], Issue 0, short review on [[:File:Amtix_00_Page_10.jpg|page 10]]


(Note: A "104 modem" is mentioned on [[:File:Amstrad Computer User8512 007.jpg]]).
== Pictures ==


(KDS 104 modem is reviewed on [[:File:ACU8511-033.jpg]] and [[:File:ACU8511-036.jpg]], according this review, the modem connects directly to the CPCs expansion port (without needing a serial interface at all).
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File:KDS 104 Modem.jpg|modem
== Connections ==
File:KDS's Communicator 104.jpg|inside
 
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The KDS 104 connects to the discdrive port of the CPC, more info at:  [[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/9/91/Amtix_00_Page_10.jpg]]

Latest revision as of 04:15, 17 December 2010

The KDS Communicator 104 is a modem from KDS Electronics. Unlike most other modems, it connects directly to the CPC's expansion port (rather than using a separate serial RS232 interface).

Note: KDS also made a different modem, the Mini-Max Modem, which has a different front-plate, and which connects to the CPC via separate RS232 interface.

Reviews

Pictures

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