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TK-790H Programming Help

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I have acquired a TK-790H that was pulled functioning. I'm trying to reprogram the radio but I keep getting "Please check all connection and communication port setting" in CPS.

*I'm using KPG-44D ver 2.10.
*I have tried both the Serial to USB converter and a straight serial on a computer.
*I have tried Windows 7 (x86 and x64) along with a Windows XP box.
*I'm using a genuine Kenwood cable through the remote, full featured head.
*There is only one head on this radio.
*The Check Sum of the radio is 39EE indicating it's not a Fire Service radio so 44D should work.


What am I missing here?
 
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I've had similar issues but I corrected them under settings and changed the port connection both in the programming software as well as in Windows under Hardware>Port Settings. Maybe that will help you....
 
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I have tried that. Switched COM ports around and no effect.
 
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