TK-8180 programming software and cable

OC05450R · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 04:35 PM

I was looking to be pointed in the direction of a programming cable and the software to do so. I just installed the Kenwood TK-8180 radio with remote setup in my vehicle. I have a buddy with the stuff but I was looking to purchase the necessary pieces to program myself, Any help would be appreciated-JOEYD

pddispatcher · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 05:01 PM

Any Kenwood dealer.

OC05450R · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 12:26 AM

Thanks for that wonderful advice

ramal121 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 01:12 AM

Cables can be had on E-BAY. I did run across someone (dealer?) selling software on the internet. Don't know anything about them

Kenwood list; cable = $93, software = $103.25. Good luck shopping.

OC05450R · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 01:32 AM

yeah I don't understand why that cable lists for so much when you can get them for about 20 bux. Software is where i need the hookup if anyone knows-JoEYD

burner50 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OC05450R

Thanks for that wonderful advice

I dont know what you thought you would find here....

There is only one way to get legal copies of software. Purchase them from the manufacturer.

OC05450R · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 02:45 AM

Well I understand that but I am pretty sure most people here do not own entire legal copies of the software. I was just asking where they may aquire them. Since so many people buy the cables so cheap elsewhere Im not sure people would spend the 100 bux on the software-JOEYD

powerlineman · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OC05450R

Thanks for that wonderful advice

nice attitude
I'm sure people will really go out of their way to give you free software now.

OC05450R · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 03:36 PM

well come on anyone would know a kenwood dealer.

OC05450R · #10 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 03:49 PM

I took it as a sarcastic answer im sorry if it wasn't-JOEYD

pddispatcher · #11 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 07:38 PM

Sorry but it wasn't a sarcastic answer but its actually the correct answer for your question.

wayne_h · #12 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OC05450R

well come on anyone would know a kenwood dealer.

So you think you can come here and ask for free software? Have us commit software piracy for you? Keep asking. Watch where it will get you. You realize people from the manufacturers read these forums right?

I don't understand why people are such cheapskates about Kenwood software. Be glad it's not as tedious to acquire or as expensive as Motorola software.

duster · #13 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OC05450R

Well I understand that but I am pretty sure most people here do not own entire legal copies of the software. I was just asking where they may aquire them. Since so many people buy the cables so cheap elsewhere Im not sure people would spend the 100 bux on the software-JOEYD

On the contrary, I would expect that most people on here DO have legal copies of their Kenwood software. It's not hard to get, and it's reasonably priced compared to /\/\... I have three different models of Kenwood radios, and I have legal copies of all three software packages. Why play games when you don't need to?

OC05450R · #14 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 10:03 AM

Well then I stand corrected. I really dont understand why you people on here are so up tight honestly. Do you people think you are Cops? or is the reason you go so crazy on radios and such is because you really really wanted to be one and well...CAN'T. This is an internet FORUM incase you all forgot that. Its all you uptight people that ruin the want to come on this site as I always viewed and never joined and now...Im not sure i wanna even recommend this site to anyone-JOEYD

tonyclark · #15 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 10:17 AM

Honest IS the word. I'm new and you get great advice when you ask. "Tude" won't get you nothing. COPS? well they are called Mods and "police" the forum to correct and remove.

pddispatcher · #16 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 06:31 PM

Can we say

"Ban"

wayne_h · #17 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OC05450R

I really dont understand why you people on here are so up tight honestly.

Software piracy. I don't know how else to explain it. The last thing Lindsay needs is a letter from Kenwood or Motorola or whomever's lawyer because of people asking for free software and people who publicly reply with obvious text that hints to providing it. We have to show that we do not openly promote it or tolerate it. It's called CYA. This isn't some little 1000 member scanner forum anymore. This site get a LOT of publicity and it's the Moderation staff's job to make sure we make an attempt to play by the rules.

If someone has a problem with authority and enforcing rules, which I'm encountering way too much of on here lately, I'd recommend they either stop posting or leave.

Alarmguy · #18 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 02:52 PM

Not trying to tell the mods what to do here, but maybe a sticky post like the one in the Motorola section pertaining to asking for free software should be added to the Kenwood section.

radiofan1 · #19 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 07:57 PM

5000 copies of the software will get one nowhere without the license serial number.

wayne_h · #20 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alarmguy

Not trying to tell the mods what to do here, but maybe a sticky post like the one in the Motorola section pertaining to asking for free software should be added to the Kenwood section.

It's on the To Do list.

And I'm closing this thread. Nothing further is needed.