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Old 06-17-2009, 8:12 PM
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What equiipment would be best for programming a tk-390 uhf radios (computer, laptops, etc). New to programming. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Either is good. Laptops are better if you think you're gonna have to do some programming away from the home/shop.

Make sure you get a cable from a reputable source though. I recommend KAWAMALL on Ebay. But there are others that are just as good. As far as software, find you a Kenwood dealer that will sell it to you.
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I have read some post, and they talk about a slower computer, would this be recommended for the tk-390? How slow a computer? thanks
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Old 06-19-2009, 6:17 PM
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I program my 390 (and 290) from an old laptop running DOS. There may be a Windows version of the software but I don't know.
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there is a Windows version of the KPG-38D. Version 2.xx. You don't need a slower computer to program 90 series radios. Any computer with Windows 98 or newer will work to my knowledge.
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I use a Windows XP laptop to program Tk-290s with KPG-38D and works with no problems. This software will also program the TK-390.
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Thanks guys for the great start-off, I had trouble at first, but used a laptop, and got it running. Where do you program DPL, and PL tones? Sorry to be a prob, but still learning. Thanks
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Programming the tones (QT/DQT as Kenwood calls them) should be in the columns adjacent the frequency columns.
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Does anyone know if the kenwood tk-390 is programmable for the Ham Band if so let me know
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I own a TK380 and it does(440-450MHz) ham band just fine, the software give me an OOB warning but allows the frequencies to be programmed. I would imagine the TK390 software is no different.
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I use a TK-390 for the 70cm ham band and it works just fine there.
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