kenwood tk-390 programming

[chuyleo]

What equiipment would be best for programming a tk-390 uhf radios (computer, laptops, etc). New to programming. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[searchrescueff]

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.

[chuyleo]

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

[mrweather]

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.

[searchrescueff]

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.

[hill]

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.

[chuyleo]

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

[mrweather]

Programming the tones (QT/DQT as Kenwood calls them) should be in the columns adjacent the frequency columns.

[kc9siz]

Does anyone know if the kenwood tk-390 is programmable for the Ham Band if so let me know
KC9SIZ

[kayn1n32008]

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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.

[mrweather]

I use a TK-390 for the 70cm ham band and it works just fine there.