I ordered a set of TK-2402V16P's to use as radios for a production company. I'm trying to program them using KPG-158D 2.01 and the USB cable. Every time I try to read or write, it gives me the error "Ensure that Model Name and Market Code are correctly entered." ...It is set properly to TK-2402V (K), VHF, but yet I'm not able to read or write to it. Using Win7 64-bit on a Macbook Pro with the latest Prolific USB to Serial driver installed. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? COM port settings are correct. Is there a programming mode for these?
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Programming TK-2402V
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mmckenna
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KPG-159DN is the software you want for the TK-2402V. Not sure if that was a type-o or not in your post.
Version 1.03 is the latest, released in September of 2014.
Also, programming with a Mac can be iffy. I've got some Kenwood software running on mine using Virtual Box. I do all the -real- programming with a real PC though.
There isn't a programming mode. You should be able to just turn them on and go from there. Make absolutely sure the programming cable is fully and completely seated into the radio.
Version 1.03 is the latest, released in September of 2014.
Also, programming with a Mac can be iffy. I've got some Kenwood software running on mine using Virtual Box. I do all the -real- programming with a real PC though.
There isn't a programming mode. You should be able to just turn them on and go from there. Make absolutely sure the programming cable is fully and completely seated into the radio.
mmckenna
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Did a bit more digging. KPG-158 is the European/Middle East/Asia version.
If your radios are for that market, then you should be OK.
If not, and the radios are USA market, then you need the 159...
If your radios are for that market, then you should be OK.
If not, and the radios are USA market, then you need the 159...
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