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TK 790 question
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K and K2 models are hardware dependent for their frequency range. Although you can get the 790 to go outside its range a few MHz there is no way to get the full frequency spread of a different model.
Thanks for the help. I assume the K2 is in reference to the KRK-5 control head? Also, I am close to Sonoma. Do you do consulting or tech support?
Yes, the K and K2 models models refer to the frequency band, what your are refering to as type 1 and type 2.
Consulting? Don't know but I've been known to toss my opinions around. Let me know what you need.
Consulting? Don't know but I've been known to toss my opinions around. Let me know what you need.
Thanks ramal121 and mrweather. My "newbie" designation also indicates my knowledge of these systems. I'm running KPG 44D v2.02 software where I can select M136-154 but a warning prompt comes up saying wrong model type, overwrite?
Ultimately I am with a volunteer organization with assigned channels below M148 and one above. Plus we need to moniter the Marine channels. Is there a way to do all of that on this setup? And does anyone know what will happen if I do overwrite the model?
Ramal121, I'm in Marin. I think ultimately I'd like someone knowledgable go through what we have and check that it is correct and make suggestions for improvements. We can pay a modest stipend.
Ultimately I am with a volunteer organization with assigned channels below M148 and one above. Plus we need to moniter the Marine channels. Is there a way to do all of that on this setup? And does anyone know what will happen if I do overwrite the model?
Ramal121, I'm in Marin. I think ultimately I'd like someone knowledgable go through what we have and check that it is correct and make suggestions for improvements. We can pay a modest stipend.
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How far below 148 MHz do you need to go? Even though all the TK-790's I own are K models, they will all accept frequencies down to at least 144.500 MHz no problem. The KPG-44D software will warn you if a frequency is outside the range of the radio but you can ignore the warning and enter it anyway.
Mine are currently programmed with a bunch of 2m amateur simplex and repeaters (144-148 MHz), the weather radio channels (162 MHz), railroad (160/161 MHz) and marine frequencies (156/161 MHz). My radios have no issues at all with this range of frequencies.
Mine are currently programmed with a bunch of 2m amateur simplex and repeaters (144-148 MHz), the weather radio channels (162 MHz), railroad (160/161 MHz) and marine frequencies (156/161 MHz). My radios have no issues at all with this range of frequencies.
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Yeah. Don't do that. There are hardware differences and simply changing the model number won't change the hardware. If the TK-790 won't do what you want, there are a ton of radios out there that will, and don't require messing with things to make them work correctly.
So, 2 meter amateur and a part 90 frequency? You can pick up TK-7180's in the $100 - $150 range that will cover 136-174 without issue.
What MMcKenna said. Sell or trade that TK-790 to someone that wants a rock solid ham radio built to commercial specs. I have several and they're kick-ass units. For your purposes, get something that will easily and legally cover the frequencies you need. The 7180 is a great radio.
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