Kenwood TK-272G Firmware HELP!!!

[computerwiz1995]

Hello,
I was on a forum and i read something about custom firmware for the 272g that updates the pager alert tone. I have been searching for hours now looking for the firmware but i have been unable to obtain the software. PLEASE help! I would really like to get a better alert tone other than the original beep beep beep which isn't very "alerting" or catches my attention. Any thoughts/help will be be very much appreciated.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME!!

[KD2DXF]

I would try contacting Kenwood directly and asking them, if you get the product number, you can probably google it, then look it up on a peer to peer program, thats how i downloaded all of my software. For my radio it puts out a really loud hi-lo tone, suits me ok, but it would be nice to have something else in it.

[n7maq-1]

You are looking for the custom fire firmware that gives the new alert tone, opens at the start of the 2nd tone, auto back-light, etc.. I don't know what the check-sum is, but your local dealer should be able to get it for you and flash your radio. PM me if more help is needed.

Jim

[KD2DXF]

Originally Posted by n7maq-1

You are looking for the custom fire firmware that gives the new alert tone, opens at the start of the 2nd tone, auto back-light, etc.. I don't know what the check-sum is, but your local dealer should be able to get it for you and flash your radio. PM me if more help is needed.

Jim

Is this something that i can install or program into the radio myself? or does it need to be taken apart and serviced. i have the program cable and software.

[n7maq-1]

You need the file (x72_8986.hex), FPRO.exe and the cable (I would use a factory cable). No need to open the radio.

Jim

[KD2DXF]

ok thanks