I've been reading online about the TK880s (and 780s) and I see listings for ver. 2 radios, ver. 1, etc. Also when I lookup the programming software it shows KPG-49D and KPG-60D, I didn't know if the software changed between versions, or even what the versions mean, any help would be appreciated, I own TK 860G's (and a 760G) and I know the difference between the G models and not-G models and can program them no problem. The 780s and 880s seem very similar to the 760Gs/860Gs. Thanks
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Kenwood TK-880 versions?
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mmckenna
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KPG-49D is a DOS program.
KPG-60D is a Windows program.
KPG-60D is a Windows program.
I have KPG-49 software as a Windows version.
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I don't know the specifics on that model, but every other time they've done a 'version' change, it has to do with component changes. Might have been component availability or some design change.
Ok that makes some sense, thanks!
Version 2 had enhancements made to the firmware. It's been a long time but the one I remember is Fleetsync alias display whereas version 1 did not do this.
ObFunFact: You can apparently rotate the control panel so the speaker ends up on the bottom of the radio. See the Installation section of the service manual, section "7. Fitting the Control Panel Upside Down" ca. p. 25.
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Yeah, that was a handy feature for some mobile installs where the radio was mounted overhead. Speaker would point down instead of up.
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