Hi,
This is my first post on RadioReference..And I have done hrs of searching online to try and answer my own question that way first prior to showing my ignorance on this site for all gurus to see!! but to no avail. So here is my question.
I just bought 3 used kenwood tk3100 two way radios, but after charging them up, I noticed that none of the 3 units talk to each other? which is why I bought them to begin with. The only reason I got these was I thought they would of better quality and more durable than the toy walkies you get from the local Walmart/radio shack. And I only paid $40.00 for the 3 units with kenwood mics.
But I might have bit of more than I can chew on!!! After hrs of searching the net I only ended up more confused (information overload!!!) after reading up on two-way radios!!
I was able to find out that the programming software for these is KPG-48D and the cable is the KPG-22.
But I don't know if I need to be licensed to operate these or not? or to program them if needed?
If this is the case, I might just re-sale them on e-bay and go get some toy ones like midlands, etc.
My wife and kids ride dirt bikes and I wanted a way to keep in touch to avoid getting lost or extremely separated from each other. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated... Sorry so long!!!
This is my first post on RadioReference..And I have done hrs of searching online to try and answer my own question that way first prior to showing my ignorance on this site for all gurus to see!! but to no avail. So here is my question.
I just bought 3 used kenwood tk3100 two way radios, but after charging them up, I noticed that none of the 3 units talk to each other? which is why I bought them to begin with. The only reason I got these was I thought they would of better quality and more durable than the toy walkies you get from the local Walmart/radio shack. And I only paid $40.00 for the 3 units with kenwood mics.
But I might have bit of more than I can chew on!!! After hrs of searching the net I only ended up more confused (information overload!!!) after reading up on two-way radios!!
I was able to find out that the programming software for these is KPG-48D and the cable is the KPG-22.
But I don't know if I need to be licensed to operate these or not? or to program them if needed?
If this is the case, I might just re-sale them on e-bay and go get some toy ones like midlands, etc.
My wife and kids ride dirt bikes and I wanted a way to keep in touch to avoid getting lost or extremely separated from each other. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated... Sorry so long!!!