Sending an existing radio back for this upgrade is no longer required. It can be done either by a mailed CD or an e-mail link to a time limited download... just depends on how, and with who, the order is placed. Pricing mentioned here matches what I've seen recently; $105 list but it can be found for as low as $75.
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Kenwood Tk-3180 Tactical Feature Set 2019
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MTS2000des
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Field Programming is the big reason it's so desirable.
Thank you for the answer, does that mean I can add new frequencies without needing the Kenwood software?
Thank you again
Richard
Thank you again
Richard
MTS2000des
5B2_BEE00 Czar
You can change what is in the radio, but initially the zones/channels need to be defined in the KPG. The purpose is to allow field changes without the need for the KPG-89x software and cable.
And those changes are only in Zone 0 (formerly 128). You can't field program the entire radio.
Hello, could you please provide a copy of TFS manual again? I am getting an error when I try to download it.
Thank you very much
Still a valid link, just tried it. What error are you getting?
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