Does the TK8180 in 450-512 model program down into the ham band of 440-450 with just the software KPG-89D? I wouldn't have to do anything special do so, right?
Mike
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TK 8180 Programming
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mmckenna
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I don't think so. The NX series mobiles I've used won't allow out of band, and they are built on the same chassis. The software won't allow it. The VHF and the two UHF models all use the same firmware, so it won't be an easy fix. Likely you'd need to really hack the software to make this work.
It would be much easier to get the right band split radio. Since Kenwood sells one that covers the lower part of the UHF band, there wouldn't any reason to have software out there that would do this
It would be much easier to get the right band split radio. Since Kenwood sells one that covers the lower part of the UHF band, there wouldn't any reason to have software out there that would do this
I haven't had a problem putting UHF ham stuff in either the TK-8180 or the NX-800 high split radio. Other than the "out of range" finger wag, the software accepts it just fine.
The biggest headache is the forced narrow band on the newer software.
The biggest headache is the forced narrow band on the newer software.
mmckenna
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That's good to know. I haven't need to go out of band with any of my NX.
As for the forced narrow band, Kenwood can provide a "W" license to open that up. I've been trying to get one since before Christmas. Kenwood has the request, but I keep hearing they are "reworking" their system and haven't done it yet.
As for the forced narrow band, Kenwood can provide a "W" license to open that up. I've been trying to get one since before Christmas. Kenwood has the request, but I keep hearing they are "reworking" their system and haven't done it yet.
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