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yardbird

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Hello All!

First off I am not Repeat I am not looking for software. Make that clear up front.

I have Kenwood Programming Software.

Kenwood uses funny part numbers for there software

What I am asking for is a list of what software programs what?

I am wanting to program the following radios, but don't know what software to use.

TK-690
TK-790
TK-2180
TK-3180
TK-7180
TK-8180

I know Motorola uses different software for just about every radio, unlike Kenwood there software is for several different radios.

If you can help please let me know

Thanks

David
 
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yardbird

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Well just as my luck goes.

I have kenwood programming software, but naturally I don't have the software to program these radios.

I live in North Carolina, and was wanting to see if somebody could give me the name of some Kenwood dealers that right be willing to assist me in buying the software that I need to prgram these radios.

Thanks

David
 

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You don't need a dealer for Kenwood software and cables. Here is a link to a chart of what cables and software go with which radios:
Kenwood Programming Information

and then go to American Communications Systems Kenwood Page to purchase the software. I've bought several versions from them and they are very quick and reputable. The cables can be found on ebay quite readily.
 
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I have also purchased from American Communications Systems with no problems.
 
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