http://forums.radioreference.com/ For discussion of land mobile radio products manufactured by Kenwood. This is to include TK-series radios and NEXEDGE technology. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:24:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.radioreference.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.radioreference.com/ http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164917-tk-2170-wx-alert.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:45 GMT Does anyone have info on how to program a WX channel to act as a pager channel in the TK 2170? I know the NWS uses a 1050KHz tone, but I cannot get the channel to go silent while scanning until the tone is broken. Thanks Jason Does anyone have info on how to program a WX channel to act as a pager channel in the TK 2170? I know the NWS uses a 1050KHz tone, but I cannot get the channel to go silent while scanning until the tone is broken.


Thanks
Jason ]]> Kenwood Forum jgjackson1977 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164917-tk-2170-wx-alert.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164834-getting-around-data-lock-codes.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:18:25 GMT is there a way to get around the data lock codes on tk-272g radios? a fire dept has asked me to reprogram their portables but when i try to read the radio prior to programming it asks for a lock code. can i write the new settings to the radio without fooling with the code? is there a way to get around the data lock codes on tk-272g radios? a fire dept has asked me to reprogram their portables but when i try to read the radio prior to programming it asks for a lock code. can i write the new settings to the radio without fooling with the code? ]]> Kenwood Forum whitesox4life http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164834-getting-around-data-lock-codes.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164814-ptt-release-tone.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:02 GMT can i set a ptt release tone on just one channel? can i set a ptt release tone on just one channel? ]]> Kenwood Forum bhamfd19 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164814-ptt-release-tone.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164793-tk-5210w-programming.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:21:38 GMT I'm trying to program the radio, receive mode only for a couple of P25 channels (everything else I have is analog). I have the NAC. When I uploaded, the radio won't output the received audio stream. I've used the exact NAC (826), NAC F7E and the default NAC 293 - all with no luck. The LED will illuminate indicating traffic on the channel but it won't open. I know that there is voice traffic due to it being received on my BC796D scanner.

If I set the personality to Mixed Mode then the radio will output the audio stream but I only get the 'noise' of the data streams and still not any voice.

I'm using v5.2 of KPG-95DK software.

/Jeff ]]> Kenwood Forum jeffmarshall911 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164793-tk-5210w-programming.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164787-tk-2207-questions.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:09:18 GMT I am new to this whole deal. I work with a public agency and have purchased a TK-2207 and am having trouble finding information on this radio. I have since figured out it is not typically sold in the U.S., is this correct?? Also, any ideas on getting the programming software for this unit? I have... I am new to this whole deal. I work with a public agency and have purchased a TK-2207 and am having trouble finding information on this radio. I have since figured out it is not typically sold in the U.S., is this correct?? Also, any ideas on getting the programming software for this unit? I have the cable and radio being shipped, but can not find software. I hear Kenwood keeps their software pretty lock-tight.

Thanks for any help ]]> Kenwood Forum firefighterswfa21 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164787-tk-2207-questions.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164668-kenwood-tk-760hg-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:45:07 GMT Hello, i have come across and got a tk-760hg, i was wondering if someone could help me in finding a manual for this, and what all i need to be able to program the radio (what software and cable)? i never got the manual or anything with it, just the radio and mic Thanks Mike Hello, i have come across and got a tk-760hg, i was wondering if someone could help me in finding a manual for this, and what all i need to be able to program the radio (what software and cable)?

i never got the manual or anything with it, just the radio and mic

Thanks

Mike ]]> Kenwood Forum captain204mike http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164668-kenwood-tk-760hg-help.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164482-tk-790-very-low-audio.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:36:20 GMT Hello, I got a used dash mount TK-790 that has almost no audio. With volume at full you can just barely hear anything however when I first power it up I get a very loud beep. All connections look good. I swapped control heads thinking maybe the speaker but it did the same thing. Also tried an... Hello,

I got a used dash mount TK-790 that has almost no audio. With volume at full you can just barely hear anything however when I first power it up I get a very loud beep. All connections look good. I swapped control heads thinking maybe the speaker but it did the same thing. Also tried an external speaker off of pins 2 and 6 but audio was still very faint. Also tried another 3 pin to 6 pin jumper. Could it somehow be stuck in mute mode? I tried reprogramming it too and nothing.

Any other suggestions?

Also I noticed it had a small jumper wire on the main board going from RST (where top board connects to lower board) to NC (where the control head plugs into board). My other 790s don't have this jumper wire.

Thanks,

BL ]]> Kenwood Forum bl86 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164482-tk-790-very-low-audio.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164383-kenwood-tk3173k.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:51:02 GMT I need to change something the radio shop messed up on our work radios. I never played with a LTR set radio before and don't want to mess anything up.

Just need to add Priority back to the home channel to all the radios, Just want to "Read Radio" than "Write to Radio" the changes.

Just want to make sure that should not mess anything up with the working of the LTR part?

We had the radios like this before but after telling the shop 3 times and them not doing it the company asked me to give it a shot.

Conventional Im fine with, done dozens of those, just worried about messing up the radio data for LTR system...

Thanks
Steve ]]> Kenwood Forum Steveradio http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164383-kenwood-tk3173k.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164338-tk-830-quiet-rx-no-tx.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:53:03 GMT Hi All, I just picked up a Kenwood TK-830g UHF from a friend out of his truck that was working properly in that vehicle. I have now installed it in my vehicle and I am having some issues. When I receive audio, it is VERY quiet... I have to turn up the external speaker all the way to even... Hi All,

I just picked up a Kenwood TK-830g UHF from a friend out of his truck that was working properly in that vehicle. I have now installed it in my vehicle and I am having some issues. When I receive audio, it is VERY quiet... I have to turn up the external speaker all the way to even barely hear it. Also, when transmitting, I can touch a repeater and get a response back, but I am unable to transmit anything but static.

At first this sounded like a coax/mount/antenna issue, but I have tried a completely different piece of coax on a different mount with a different antenna and I get the same issue. I have also tried a different speaker and I get the same quiet Rx issue. I believe everything is installed correctly and the audio that is being received is very clear, it's just VERY quiet and Tx is useless. I have also checked the power connection and it appears to be good and has a good ground. Any ideas on why this might be occurring?

Thanks,

Tim ]]> Kenwood Forum Nighthawk98TJ http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164338-tk-830-quiet-rx-no-tx.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164314-kpg-49d-help.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:15:34 GMT Hello All, Forgive me if my question is simplistic, Im not very experienced on the progamming side of things. I am trying to reprogram my TK-780 with KPG-49D. I have my freq info that I need to reprogram, where I become confused is with the PL tones. Where do I enter the PL tone in... Hello All,

Forgive me if my question is simplistic, Im not very experienced on the progamming side of things.

I am trying to reprogram my TK-780 with KPG-49D.

I have my freq info that I need to reprogram, where I become confused is with the PL tones.

Where do I enter the PL tone in the software? there is a place to place encode/ decode tones (QT/DQT) is that where it goes? which one do I put it under?

Im just cofused. Can someone help? ]]> Kenwood Forum charrison3247 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164314-kpg-49d-help.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164235-kct-53-usb-serial.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:59:45 GMT In case anyone cares, I noticed Micro Center has the Aten adapter on sale now which is exactly the same as the Kenwood (Except for the Kenwood sticker) on sale for $29.99. Kenwood wants $49 dealer or $81 list for them. The MC SKU # is 768804. works for all kenwoods even amateur models. I... In case anyone cares, I noticed Micro Center has the Aten adapter on sale now which is exactly the same as the Kenwood (Except for the Kenwood sticker) on sale for $29.99. Kenwood wants $49 dealer or $81 list for them. The MC SKU # is 768804. works for all kenwoods even amateur models.

I picked up a couple of them. ]]> Kenwood Forum Thayne http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164235-kct-53-usb-serial.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164185-tk-8162-receive-problem.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:54:37 GMT Hi there.

There is a problem with my TK-8162

It receives, but to hear it you have to press the monitor -button.

The green "receive" LED lights up allright, so the signal is strong and the squelch should be opened automatically, and not by pressing monitor. ]]> Kenwood Forum soDimmmm http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164185-tk-8162-receive-problem.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164024-kenwood-tk-890-speaker-problem.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:39:59 GMT Hello all, I am having a speaker problem with a Kenwood TK-890. Within the last year or so we seperated our 890 from a dash mount into a full featured dual head system. Everything was working great until about 2 weeks ago. We received our new unit and when I transferred the radio from one... Hello all,

I am having a speaker problem with a Kenwood TK-890. Within the last year or so we seperated our 890 from a dash mount into a full featured dual head system. Everything was working great until about 2 weeks ago. We received our new unit and when I transferred the radio from one unit to the other we made the decision to switch from full featured heads to the basic heads with the speakers built in for a simple install and a cleaner look. Now I have reprogrammed the radio to accept the new heads and they both work great, however I have no sound from one of the heads. One works perfectly and the other has no sound. I have taken the heads back apart and double checked that the speakers were plugged in and no the rear accessory port but still no sound. I am running out of ideas and figured maybe someone here can tell me what I'm missing.

Any and all help is appreciated in advance.

Ambdrvr ]]> Kenwood Forum ambdrvr http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/164024-kenwood-tk-890-speaker-problem.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163989-tk-880-power-up-problem.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:50:44 GMT Today, after making some programming changes to my UHF TK-880 and uploading the changes I found that the unit would not power up unless I had the programming cable (connected to the serial port of the PC) plugged in to the mic jack. As long as the programming cable is plugged in, the radio will... Today, after making some programming changes to my UHF TK-880 and uploading the changes I found that the unit would not power up unless I had the programming cable (connected to the serial port of the PC) plugged in to the mic jack. As long as the programming cable is plugged in, the radio will power up but when I plug in the mic (or leave the jack empty) the radio will not power up.

Has anyone ever seen this before? If so, what can be done to fix the problem. This is odd because the radio has worked fine for quite a long time prior to this.

Thanks .... Mike ]]> Kenwood Forum Mike-KC8OWL http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163989-tk-880-power-up-problem.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163821-usb.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:12 GMT for my usb program cables do i have to load the dreiver software for each cable? for my usb program cables do i have to load the dreiver software for each cable? ]]> Kenwood Forum bhamfd19 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163821-usb.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163801-boy-do-i-have-tk-2170-s.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:52 GMT after "doing the mess around" i finally figured out how to field program my kenwood tk-2170.
two thing's that i can't figure out.

1. how do you change the channel spacing to tune in small increment's ?. i had to tune 154.115 as
154.110.

2.is there anyway to change tha alphanumeric's thru the scroll knob ?. i have the non-keypad version.

as alway's any help greatly appreciated. ]]> Kenwood Forum pdfdems286 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163801-boy-do-i-have-tk-2170-s.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163657-fleetsync.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:11:01 GMT having trouble programing Fleetsync to my Kenwood radio. i have never used it before and i noticed my 5310 was ID'ing units one day that was using Fleetsync but im unable to get that one Or my 3180 to encode my id to other radios.. No Data burst or anything.. Any advice ? ]]> Kenwood Forum CCEMS703 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163657-fleetsync.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163623-kenwood-tk-2180-antenna-battery-options.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT ANTENNA QUESTION:

I own a Kenwood TK-2180 which covers 136-174 MHz. Kenwood OEM antennas for the TK-2180 include:

KRA-22 VHF Helical Antenna (Short) 148-162 MHz

KRA-26 VHF Helical Antenna (Standard) 146-162 MHz

KRA-28 VHF Helical Antenna ("Wide Band") 140-170 MHz

I would like an OEM antenna (or even an after-market helical antenna with the proper connector) that covers the full range of the radio with an acceptable SWR. Relm/BK Radio seem to be able to do it with:

KAA-0810 136-174 MHz Antenna for the Relm KNG-P150 Handheld

LAA-0818 136-174 MHz Antenna for the BK Radio VHF Series
(known as the standard "Bendix King" handhelds used by the USFS and BLM)

Does anyone know where I can get a wide band VHF antenna with an acceptable/safe SWR across the 136-174 MHz range with a connector for the Kenwood TK-2180? I would at least like 144-174 MHz so I could use it for the 2-meter amateur band and interoperability needs during EMS/SAR ops with the forestry folks. I know I can get separate antennas for various frequency ranges, but am not interested in that option.

BATTERY QUESTION:

Kenwood OEM batteries for the TK-2180 include:

KNB-31A Ni-Cd 1700 mAh (not an option because it's a Ni-Cd at only 1700 mAh)

KNB-32N Ni-MH 2500 mAh (I have a couple of these, but a memory effect is setting in despite proper discharge/recharge cycling)

KNB-33L Li-Ion 1700mAh (I have a couple of these, but they don't last long enough!)

Why can't Kenwood produce a battery pack that has the larger (but tolerable) form factor of the KNB-32N with a Li-Ion chemistry? A 2500 mAh Li-Ion battery pack would be ideal! Does anyone know of an after-market high-capacity Li-Ion battery for the TK-2180 radio?

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I'm frustrated that Kenwood can produce such a great radio with such terrible antenna and battery options...

Thanks in advance for any replies... ]]> Kenwood Forum espoonhunter http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163623-kenwood-tk-2180-antenna-battery-options.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163322-tk-2160-li-ion-battery-care-life.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:06:05 GMT My department just purchased some TK 2160's with the 7.4 VDC, 1950mAh, 14.43Wh batteries.

I haven't used these before and am wondering the best way to extend their life? Do battery conditioner units help extend the life of Li-Ion batteries as much as with non-Li-Ions?

Does Kenwood make a battery like the Motorola Impres?

Thanks for any info you can provide me! ]]> Kenwood Forum Peanut_SJU http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163322-tk-2160-li-ion-battery-care-life.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163219-pg4y-programming-cable.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:48:24 GMT I know it is compatable with my G71A. But, is it compatable with a Puxing PX-777. I know the Puxing uses Kenwood accessories. Just wondering. TIA, Larry I know it is compatable with my G71A. But, is it compatable with a Puxing PX-777. I know the Puxing uses Kenwood accessories. Just wondering.
TIA,
Larry ]]> Kenwood Forum N8IAA http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163219-pg4y-programming-cable.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163168-need-help-my-usb.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:47:09 GMT ive ben programing my dept radios for about a month now. and i went to read a radio that ive programed befor from my usb cable and i wasnt able to. so i retried to instal the usb driver and now my laptop isnt reconize it. im no computer wiz so any help will be helpful ive ben programing my dept radios for about a month now. and i went to read a radio that ive programed befor from my usb cable and i wasnt able to. so i retried to instal the usb driver and now my laptop isnt reconize it. im no computer wiz so any help will be helpful ]]> Kenwood Forum bhamfd19 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163168-need-help-my-usb.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163117-tk-2140-cuts-off.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:52:31 GMT Can't figure this one out, when I depress the mic the radio cuts off...this one has me puzzled. Any Ideas? Battery is fully charged. HELP!! ]]> Kenwood Forum mwisz http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163117-tk-2140-cuts-off.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163071-tk-3200-l-help.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:20:32 GMT I have come into 3 handsets, 2 are TK-3200s (8 channel models) and one is a TK-3200L (15 channel model.) Whenever I tune any of the handsets to a channel above 3, all it does is put out a tone and flash the LED red/orange over and over. Also, I have noticed that I can't do any of the programming described in the manual that require you to hold buttons while you turn it on. When I try, it just acts like normal, power on beep and then nothing. It should flash the LED after a couple of seconds and announce things depending on what I am trying to do.

On the TK-3200L I was able to get it to do something with the reset-to-default where you hold all 3 buttons while powering on, but I didn't have the volume up high enough to hear what it said, and now it won't reset again; I can't change buttons, reprogram frequencies, or anything else. It's like that on all the handsets (well I say all, but one of the TK-3200s had a dead battery and is in the process of charging, but I am assuming it's going to be trouble like the other two.)

Does anyone know why the handsets are behaving this way? If I didn't give enough information, just let me know and I'll do what I can to give you what you need.

Oh by the way they do transmit on the 3 channels I can get to, and they sound pretty good too!

Thanks for any help you can give! ]]> Kenwood Forum Fenix6372 http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163071-tk-3200-l-help.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163018-short-paging-tones-tk-270-g.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:15:46 GMT The BLS truck that I have been working with uses a short (2-3 sec single tone burst) as their paging tone. How can I put this in my TK-270(G) to set to alert to it? The BLS truck that I have been working with uses a short (2-3 sec single tone burst) as their paging tone. How can I put this in my TK-270(G) to set to alert to it? ]]> Kenwood Forum whitesox4life http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/163018-short-paging-tones-tk-270-g.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162884-kenwood-tk-790-chip-additional-channels.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:49:33 GMT We recently had our Kenwood TK-790's upgraded to a larger channel capacity with the install of the extra chip. However it appears as though the standard KPG-44D won't recognize the additoinal channel capacity and I am wondering if there is a setting in the existing software or do I need to upgrade my existing software to accomodate my additonal capacity. Thoughts?? Any feedback is appreciated. ]]> Kenwood Forum DustinRoss http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162884-kenwood-tk-790-chip-additional-channels.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162796-kenwood-tk-7180h-software-power-setting.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:23:33 GMT I have a TK-7180H and I am trying to set a front panel button so it will switch between High and Low power. I can't seem to find out where to set that. Hopefully there is a way to set a front panel button to switch between 50w and 10w using the Kenwood software. ]]> Kenwood Forum salcia http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162796-kenwood-tk-7180h-software-power-setting.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162780-program-kenwood-tk-3207-1-a.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:44:34 GMT hi all i have a set of kenwood portables (tk 3207-1) i need the software that allows me to change the frequencies i have older versions of the program but they dont seem to recognise the tk 3207-1 help please thanks hi all
i have a set of kenwood portables (tk 3207-1) i need the software that allows me to change the frequencies
i have older versions of the program but they dont seem to recognise the tk 3207-1
help please
thanks ]]> Kenwood Forum traceyian http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162780-program-kenwood-tk-3207-1-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162618-tk-730-630-db-mic-audio-issue.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:07:27 GMT I am having issues with my mic audio on my 730 in this combo. Using the standard Kenwood hand mic , my audio on the 730 is extremely weak , but on the 630 side, the mic audio is great. Now if i switch to a kmc-9 desk mic , the audio is great on both the high band and low band sides. At first I... I am having issues with my mic audio on my 730 in this combo. Using the standard Kenwood hand mic , my audio on the 730 is extremely weak , but on the 630 side, the mic audio is great. Now if i switch to a kmc-9 desk mic , the audio is great on both the high band and low band sides. At first I thought I had a bad mic , so i tried another one and same issue.

Why would the audio on the 730 be extremely low and great on the 630 with the hand mic, but with the desk mic , the audio is good on both radio's .

Is it possible the the gain settings in the 730 are low , but with the lower impedance desk mic it makes up for it ?

could it possibly have something to do with the svr2000 that is also in the mix here ? ]]> Kenwood Forum n3qam http://forums.radioreference.com/kenwood-forum/162618-tk-730-630-db-mic-audio-issue.html