I have a couple of Tk-3173's and have the programming software, I understand there are three manuals that are availabe for these models. I am interested in the Field Programming Manual. Does anyone know of a source for this manual? Does it actually exist? My local Kenwood dealer was not familiar with it. He only has the service manuals.
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Your dealer can download it from tools.kenwoodusa.com If they are a Kenwood authorized dealer, they will have the login and password to access them. They may not, however, want to do that for you. They are not necessarily intended for customers. It also doesn't benefit the individual dealers. They may not be willing to do this for you.
There are 3 "tech manuals":
Function Reference
Field Programming Reference
Modification
It's the same manuals used by the TK-2170, TK-3170 and the TK-3173
There are 3 "tech manuals":
Function Reference
Field Programming Reference
Modification
It's the same manuals used by the TK-2170, TK-3170 and the TK-3173
Thanks, I will go tell him thats where he can d/l it from.
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