Kenwood TK-7180E low/high transmit power selector - KPG-92D v1.70

[MarvinTheMartian]

Hi,

I'm trying to set a high/low power selector functionality to a button on the front panel of a TK-7180E using the KPG-92D, v1.70. I just can't seem to find it...

I've set squelch off, scan add/remove, brightness, function, etc. But there is not transmit power selector.

I have two zones as a workaround, one for low, one for high power. Not very elegant....

 

[mmckenna]

There isn't one.

These are not ham radios and users selecting power levels isn't usually something that is needed/wanted on LMR radios. Power levels are dictated by the license and end users messing with it isn't something system admins want.


Low power button is an option on the portables, but all it does is switch a high power programmed channel to low power, not the other way around, It's purely intended as a battery saving measure.

 

[kd4efm]

Ditto, as mentioned.

 

[ramal121]

Low power button is an option on the portables, but all it does is switch a high power programmed channel to low power, not the other way around, It's purely intended as a battery saving measure.

And it's a global selection. Can't do it on a per channel basis.

 

[ramal121]

Not very elegant....

But is your only option.

 

[MarvinTheMartian]

Hi,

I'm trying to set a high/low power selector functionality to a button on the front panel of a TK-7180E using the KPG-92D, v1.70. I just can't seem to find it...

I've set squelch off, scan add/remove, brightness, function, etc. But there is not transmit power selector.

I have two zones as a workaround, one for low, one for high power. Not very elegant....

There isn't one.

These are not ham radios and users selecting power levels isn't usually something that is needed/wanted on LMR radios. Power levels are dictated by the license and end users messing with it isn't something system admins want.


Low power button is an option on the portables, but all it does is switch a high power programmed channel to low power, not the other way around, It's purely intended as a battery saving measure.

Thanks for the explanation. Does that mean that if I get 2180/3180, it would have a power setting button?

 

[mmckenna]

Thanks for the explanation. Does that mean that if I get 2180/3180, it would have a power setting button?

The TK-2180/3180 has the option to program a button to switch to low power if the channel is programmed for high.

It will not switch a low power programmed channel to high, however.

The mobiles do not have this feature.

 

[MarvinTheMartian]

The TK-2180/3180 has the option to program a button to switch to low power if the channel is programmed for high.

It will not switch a low power programmed channel to high, however.

The mobiles do not have this feature.

Thanks. I may be able to procure decommissioned handheld or two at a good price from a company moving to digital, so the plan is to programme them to ham frequencies and set high power, and use the switch as you described. My other option is decomissioned police motorola GP series, but I already have the software and familiarity with Kenwood, so... And I also have a ham handheld from Kenwood that kicks ***, TH-F7e.

 

[mmckenna]

I've got a TK-3180 that I use as my shop radio for the few UHF systems I've got.

They are solid little radios with a lot of features. A ton of accessories are available.
It uses the same chassis as the new NX-x10 series radios, as well as the same 14 pin audio accessory connector as most of the modern Kenwood gear.