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[cpetraglia]

I have just purchased via Ebay an older Kenwood transciever mod. TK-940. Kenwood does not even list this model on the web site. It's a 800 mhz radio. When I turn it on the display reads UNPROG. Does anyone know how to program this radio? I was planning to use for recieve only and hopefully tap the descriminator chip. It's got to have a better front end than a run of the mill scanner. I didn't pay much so I wont be to dissapointed if it is what I think it is!!
Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks, Chuck

[billsblots]

I'll try to get some info from someone I know with contacts in Kenwood. I don't see any references to it, do you know when it was produced? If I find anything out I'll respond back here.

[billsblots]

this is his initial response:

--- This is an 800 Mhz Mobile radio. It has been discontinued for about 3 years. Programming software model# is KPG-25D. Where is the company who needs it located?? ---

I don't know if I can find the software anymore. This guy is a manufacturer's rep and Kenwood is one of his products.

[cpetraglia]

I also found a parts supplier and emailed some questions. The radio is for personal use. I would like to program control channels only to use with Trunker. Your help is appreciated.

Chuck

[Alarmroom]

You will also need the cable to reprogram the radio but if you seach on ebay "Kenwood Radio" I'm sure that you can get the programming software for the 940. I have many of those units I purchased on ebay out in the field being utilized as regular commuincation equipment. If you need help let me know....

[cpetraglia]

Alarmroom,

Thanks for the info. I found a bunch of radios for sale but no software or programming cable. The pt. # for the cable is KCT-19.
Someone out there must have some of this stuff laying around. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks again, Chuck

[KC5MAI]

I can help if it is still needed