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Field Programming TK-690?

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cdesio

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I need to change a CTCSS code on one of our Kenwood TK-690 radio's. Is is possible to do this from the radio or do we need to have it done from the programming software?
 

ambdrvr

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Tk-690

Hello, as far as I know, unless you have the OST (Operator Selectable Tone) enable as an option on one of your programmable buttons, you must set all CTCSS/DCS tones from the software.

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n8emr

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If you have the OST enabled, you would have a list of tones available to you so once setup no kpg software is needed..
 
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