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Old 07-27-2009, 10:19 PM
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Morning all, I have a TK-2180 that I would like ot be able to use for Ham radio frequencies and wanted to know what it would take to be be able to have the unit front panel programmable? I have the software and this is a model III with full keypad.

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Morning all, I have a TK-2180 that I would like ot be able to use for Ham radio frequencies and wanted to know what it would take to be be able to have the unit front panel programmable? I have the software and this is a model III with full keypad.

Any help?

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Yes you can, 1st you will need the latest Firmware upgrade uploaded to you 2180, 2nd you will need KPG-89d Version 1.6 in addition to a physical modification done to the radio done either at Kenwood or possibly your dealer if they are high speed. Kenwood now refers to the FPP option in the 2180 as "Tactical Field Set".

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I have the firmware and can anyone tell me what the mod is? Please send me off list if you want to. And can the radio be flashed with the programming cable? I have the software and the programming cable.
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I have the firmware and can anyone tell me what the mod is? Please send me off list if you want to. And can the radio be flashed with the programming cable? I have the software and the programming cable.
Waiting on my dealer to find out if "they" can do the physical mod or if it has to go back to Kenwood. The firmware can be upgraded with the programming cable. I am also wanting that physical mod please send to me off list if anyone has it.

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The modification is a physical hardware mod like the CDF modification for the tk790's that adds more memory to the radio therefore can not be done by a dealer according to kenwood. I guess a kenwood service shop may be able to do it like Silverado does for cal fire but according to my dealer it has to go to the kenwood factory shop in long beach
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Does anyone know where I can get the updated firmware to install on my own radios?
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Your local kenwood dealer should have it
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