Kenwood TK-3140 Display name when turned on

[eneldee]

Ive bought some of the above with a 6 charger base, all works fine. When i turn them it displays a name, i would like to change this to my company name, any ideas how?
Im guessing you can either program each one individually on the handset itself or its through PC software, although i cant see anywhere on the handset to plug a lead in.

Thanks you.

 

[glatts17]

To my knowledge all kenwood radio dont have self programming enabled from kenwood and even if it is enabled its not very user friendly but to see if it is enabled hold the LAMP button and turn the portable on it will enter self programming mode and display SELF on the screen then you would be able to program the radio your self if this does not work you would have to take them to your local radio shop to have self programming enabled. As far as how they are programmed from a pc the programming cable would attach were your ext. spkr mic is attached.

 

[eneldee]

Thank you.

 

[SCPD]

Programming

I do believe there is a modification you can do to be able to program the X140 series from the radio its self. However, i think all you can do with it is change freq and pl's. The easiest way to change stuff is with the software (KPG74D) and the programming cable (KPG36). To change the name on the power up you go to Edit ->Optional Feature-> Power Up Text in the software. You can purchase it from your local Kenwood dealer along with a cable. The Cable is also available on Ebay. Hope this helps.

 

[hill]

The KPG36 Programming Cable connects to radio on speaker microphone port. This port may be covered with a screw down dust cover. This port will have a bunch of gold contacts and the programming cable will have many pins.