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Kenwood KPG-111D issue with NX-210K2
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mmckenna
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What version of KPG-111 are you using?
What is the firmware version of the radio?
Is this a US/Canada market radio, or did it possibly come from somewhere else?
Is the KPG-111 something you purchased, or did you download it for free from somewhere?
What is the firmware version of the radio?
Is this a US/Canada market radio, or did it possibly come from somewhere else?
Is the KPG-111 something you purchased, or did you download it for free from somewhere?
mmckenna
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OK. Couple of things to look at:
If it's a new radio, it probably has a newer version of firmware. If it's an older radio, it could have had it's firmware updated.
KPG-111 3.0 is pretty old. I can't recall how old that is, but you need to consider upgrading. One of the things you need to be cautious of is that when you upgrade firmware and software, you -could- lose the wide band FM function. The software versions released right around January 01, 2013 had to be narrow band compliant.
This shouldn't be an issue if you are just using it for listening in to railroad traffic, but if you want to use it for some other uses, like Marine VHF, you'd lose that.
The narrow band compliant software will still permit wide band below 150MHz, so if you plan on using it for 2 meter amateur band, you'd be OK.
To check the firmware on the radio, turn it off, hold the "side 1" button (button above the PTT) and turn the radio on. This will display the firmware version.
Could be that the software is for a market outside N. America, but let's check the firmware version on everything first....
If it's a new radio, it probably has a newer version of firmware. If it's an older radio, it could have had it's firmware updated.
KPG-111 3.0 is pretty old. I can't recall how old that is, but you need to consider upgrading. One of the things you need to be cautious of is that when you upgrade firmware and software, you -could- lose the wide band FM function. The software versions released right around January 01, 2013 had to be narrow band compliant.
This shouldn't be an issue if you are just using it for listening in to railroad traffic, but if you want to use it for some other uses, like Marine VHF, you'd lose that.
The narrow band compliant software will still permit wide band below 150MHz, so if you plan on using it for 2 meter amateur band, you'd be OK.
To check the firmware on the radio, turn it off, hold the "side 1" button (button above the PTT) and turn the radio on. This will display the firmware version.
Could be that the software is for a market outside N. America, but let's check the firmware version on everything first....
You have the most current Firmware
You are most likely going to need the latest version of the software. KPG-111DKN v4.8, you may be able to read it with KPG-111DN(no trunking) but it will have to be one of these especially if the radio was recent purchase.
You are most likely going to need the latest version of the software. KPG-111DKN v4.8, you may be able to read it with KPG-111DN(no trunking) but it will have to be one of these especially if the radio was recent purchase.
mmckenna
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Yep, 4.75 radio firmware was released in January, so that is a minty fresh version.
You'll need KPG-111DN version 4.40 or newer to program that radio. 4.80 is the latest programming software release, however any of the version 4.40 or newer will work.
If you purchased that software from a dealer, contact them and let them know you need the latest version. If not, you may need to purchase a copy.
You'll need KPG-111DN version 4.40 or newer to program that radio. 4.80 is the latest programming software release, however any of the version 4.40 or newer will work.
If you purchased that software from a dealer, contact them and let them know you need the latest version. If not, you may need to purchase a copy.
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