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TK-5820 Password reset

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ParisFDT

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I have several 5820s I need to reprogram. There is currently a password set on these radios by a former employee and I have no way of getting the password from him. How is the best way to get the master password for these radios?

Thanks,

Thomas
 

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Engineering version of the software will override the password and allow you to program plus delete the password. Just have to do some digging for one. In alot of cases it is only a different serial number you need to use during install to switch from Regular to Engineering...not an actual different piece of software. Google is your best friend.
 

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Thank you for your reply. In response, I have been Googling this for days with no luck so far. I guess I'll just have to keep digging...

Thanks again.
 
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