Kenwood TK-780H-1

[Mattkuhar]

hi guys, havent used the forums much. does anyone know where i can find the pinout of the serial cable to program this radio? or do i need a RIB? ive had the radio ahwhile and just got the programming software today, but now i need a cable. the ones on ebay seem like its just an RJ-45 to serial cable, no electronics in it so i wanted to make my own cable if i can.

thanks, matt

 

[ramal121]

There is indeed a level converter (RIB) for that cable. It's built into the shell of the DB-9 connector. Best bet is just buy the correct one outright.

 

[Mattkuhar]

There is indeed a level converter (RIB) for that cable. It's built into the shell of the DB-9 connector. Best bet is just buy the correct one outright.

Ok, I'll buy a cable there cheap enough. Do the cheap Chinese ones from eBay work? Or should I just call up kenwood and buy through them? Sorry if I sound stupid at all, I'm new to the programming.

 

[SB-Wi]

Got mine from Kawamall and haven't had any problems

 

[Mattkuhar]

Got mine from Kawamall and haven't had any problems

thats who i was thinking about buying from as well, glad to hear from someone else that purchased from them. did you get the usb or normal serial? i think im going with normal serial because im gonna use an old laptop strictly for programming that has serial/parallel ports

 

[mass-man]

Mine is an USB version, and never had a problem. Kawamall purchase also...

Once you program it a time or two, it becomes second nature.

cleve/W5CEM

 

[Mattkuhar]

Mine is an USB version, and never had a problem. Kawamall purchase also...

Once you program it a time or two, it becomes second nature.

cleve/W5CEM

seems fairly straight forward. i launched the program with no radio attached today and have a few "basic" questions.

1. since the radios will only be hitting each other and not a repeater, do i enter the same frequency for transmit and receive?

2. what is QT/DQT? and do i need to use it?

3. im assuming W/N stands for Wideband and Narrowband correct?

 

[N7AS]

1. Yes, enter the same frequency.
2. QT/DQT is the same as Motorola PL and DPL. You don't have t use it unless you don't want to hear anyone else on that frequency, then set both radios to the same code.
3. You are correct.

 

[Mattkuhar]

1. Yes, enter the same frequency.
2. QT/DQT is the same as Motorola PL and DPL. You don't have t use it unless you don't want to hear anyone else on that frequency, then set both radios to the same code.
3. You are correct.

1. ok
2. ok cool, so its kinda like the "privacy codes" on bubble pack radios then?
3.


Thanks for all the help guys. this forum is awesome.

 

[Mattkuhar]

i dont want to anger anyone but...

ok, so the Kenwood TK780H-1 that i have, ive been looking at the used freqs. in my local area here in CT. it appears to me that 161-162 Mhz is completely unoccupied in CT. i was wondering if i could use those freqs without a license since nobody is on them. i dont want to anger the Radio Police on here or anything just curious. i dont have a second radio yet anyways so wont do anything for a while yet. was planning on giving a radio to my buddy about 10 miles away to see if we could get comms up between us using these freqs. not sure as to the cost of getting a license for these freqs. as i understand they are in the business pool (i could make my computer repair business legit if need be to get freqs) just trying to figure out my best plan of action. sorry to be a Noob.