TK-690 into 10 meter HAM

[wcu02mpa]

I have seen a few web sites putting the 690 into 6 meter HAM but cannot locate some clear directions on putting a 690 into 10 meters. I have both the windows and DOS based KPG-44D. The windows keeps giving me the usual "out of band" error. Anyone have some clear directions or method on over riding either the DOS or windows 44D??

 

[mrweather]

I wonder if you need to hex-edit the codeplug manually then use the software to load it in the radio? That's how I did it to get my 690H to play on 6M.

 

[cabletech]

I order to get that radio into the 10m ham band, you first need to find out the current frequency split.

If this radio is any any of the the two higher splits it will not work.

This radio comes in three differant splits, one of which will get the 10m .

These radios will only go a couple mhz max out of band.

 

[n2mci]

I wrote a prog. to eliminate the Hex Edit'ing the file saved by KPG44D prg... It works by changing the
freq's programmed in.. Any 30.xxx Mhz gets converted to 29.xxx and any 40.xxxx to 43.xxxx mhz
gets converted to 50.xxxx.- 53.xxxx mhz.. For 10mts, the VCO shouldn't need to any adjustments..
For 6mtrs, pieces of brass tuning needs to be glued into the 2 VCO coils to raise the VCO range a bit.
Here's the link to the Program.
http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2mci/exe/KWLBHEZP.EXE

-Pete N2MCI

 

[wcu02mpa]

Low split

It is for sure the low split (29.7-36). I am very proficient at putting the TK-630's into 6 meters and modifying other radios, just have never done a TK-690.

Pete...Thanks a bunch for the link. I will try this tomorrow and let you know the results. This is a lowband radio from the former NC forest service 31.xx frequencies they no longer use (at least where I am anyway). I also got some 630 units that are working on 10M just great.

Thanks again....Mike

 

[n2mci]

Mike, the program was compiled with a 16 Bit compiler and should work in a command window from
Windows Vista on back to real DOS.. If your system is Windows 7, it might not work.. I have a similar
prg. for 900mhz Kenwoods and had to create a 32bit complied Ver. to work on Windows 7.. I would
have to do the same for this program at some point..

Also the program works with TK-190's and TK-6110 as well..

Good luck,and let us know how it works out..

-Pete, N2MCI

 

[wcu02mpa]

clarification

Pete,

I am a little confused. Does this replace the .exe in the 44D or is it a stand alone program. I have all versions of the 44D. Can you advise on if this replaces or is added to something the 44D? I will be using a WIN98 computer.

 

[n2mci]

Mike, it's not a replacement but takes the file saved by KGP44D and changes the freq. data within the
file.. So you would program up 30.6, save the file, run my prg. and input the whole name of the file, and
then go back into KPG44D and read the file back in.. You should see 29.6 now prg'ed in..

You can make other changes to the file, PL. GRoup name, without having to re run the file through 'EZP
again.. Only Freq. changes are required..

-Pete

 

[mrweather]

Right. You can manipulate the frequencies 'till the cows come home using that utility. You're just using the KPG-44D software to read in the .dat file and load it into the radio.

You may have to tweak the hardware a bit (adjusting the VCO so it'll lock) but that's not too difficult.

 

[KX4KDH]

Mike, get rid of it.... the 90 series make great paperweights.... Stick with the tried, and true 30 series....

 

[mrweather]

I like my 90 Series mobiles. They're a current model and getting accessories is easy.

 

[KX4KDH]

I'm just busting Mike's onions..... It's kind of an inside joke.

 

[mrweather]

Ah okay. Carry on then!

 

[Radiorandy]

Has anyone been able to use the KWLBHEZP program with files from the KPG7D software for the TK-630?

 

[KX4KDH]

Whoops

 

[Dk6kf]

Mike, it's not a replacement but takes the file saved by KGP44D and changes the freq. data within the
file.. So you would program up 30.6, save the file, run my prg. and input the whole name of the file, and
then go back into KPG44D and read the file back in.. You should see 29.6 now prg'ed in..

You can make other changes to the file, PL. GRoup name, without having to re run the file through 'EZP
again.. Only Freq. changes are required..

-Pete

Pete,

is it possible to get the radio working on 27MHz on FM? Here in Europe we use FM on 11m..
Kind regards,
Olaf