Kenwood Tk 380

FireMan16 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 06:25 PM

Can a Kenwood be flashed with a newer firme ware

Thayne · #2 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 08:24 PM

Yes, it can.

FireMan16 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 12:56 AM

What does a shop usally charge for this

Thayne · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 09:49 AM

They don't come out with that many firmware revisions unless a problem is apparent or they sometimes add features, you shouldn't do it except for a good reason--It is about the same as any programming change as far as the time it takes.

If it is done wrong, it could turn the radio into a brick. I have never changed the firmware on a 380 so it must be pretty good. The newer ones of course have newer firmware.
By the way they are phasing them out for the newer, smaller models now.
I don't know about the cost

snoopyII · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 08:54 PM

It can but... There are two versions of 380's out there. Newer Ver 2.0 can be flashed, no problem, I have three of them (a 280 and (2) 380's) I have flashed all three of them myself. It is not difficult. However, If you have a ver 1. I would definately check w/ the local Kenwood dealer to be sure. I about 95% sure you cannot flash a older radio to newer v.2 standards.