I have a question. I have a NX-5700 that I can't read threw the mic port. I can read other radios that I have so I am thinking it's something with the mic. What kind of cable are you using to read it threw the db25 port i am wanting to try it that way.
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Help with Programming a NX5700-K
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I have a question. I have a NX-5700 that I can't read threw the mic port. I can read other radios that I have so I am thinking it's something with the mic. What kind of cable are you using to read it threw the db25 port i am wanting to try it that way.
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I've seen a few NX-5000 mobiles where something in the display board failed, causing this issue. A new display board fixed it, or you can temporarily swap the head with another NX-5000 for programming.
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Not to resurrect an older thread... but I too am having issues. I am using the KPG-46z Cable. I can go into test mode and toggle channels, key radio, etc. But when I read the radio I am met with a com error and the radio beeps and resets. Anyone seen this before?
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46Z? Is that an aftermarket cable?
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Yes,
I will throw in trash if that is the issue. Was hoping to rule out any other issue before ordering the KW cable
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What version KPG-D1N and which version of radio firmware?
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Software is 4.20, is there a way to tell which version f/w I have?
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Hold the key with the overlapping squares and turn the radio on. That will put you into Radio Info mode.
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firmware "K 4.24.00"
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I think may be the issue. It looks like 4.24 came out in April of 2020, 4.20 is from December 19. Now I get to figure out how to upgrade to the newer s/w
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From the TSB I am reading, software version 4.20 is for F/W 4.20 and older.
KPG-D1N V4.20 - KENWOOD myTools (kenwoodusa.com)
Hopefully he can point me to the exact s/w version I will need. Thanks for your help!
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Got it working. upgraded to software 4.3.
Now, if only the dealer sold us P25 radios as indicated on the invoice....
if it does not have kwd-5100cv on it, you did not get the licenses. Radio is p25 ready
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Just ordered 4 P25 licenses. Talk about an unanticipated expense. These radios were bought without any input from the agency that dispatches for them so there have been a few surprises with these.
email me kd4efm1@gmail.com i have them in stock
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