TheRangerRick302
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Whenever I try to access KPG23D.exe is tells me:
run-time error R6009
- not enough space for environment
run-time error R6009
- not enough space for environment
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obijohn said:
I am, but it's because I don't know any other way to access MS-DOS. I tried restarting my computer and tapping F8 while it booted, but the menu I got didn't give me the option of MS-DOS.
TheRangerRick302 said:
Well...In my experience, this program was written (I have version 2.02) in about 1997.
Most people had about 80 MHz computers then. You really will need to get a clunker and load MS-DOS to get your programmer to work.
I have no experience using this program with Pentium 3 or 4 processor speeds.
I just know you'll need plain vanilla DOS. It might work with the DOS that came with windows 98SE. I have gotten that to work with some DOS programs.
Heck, I still keep a 4.77 MHz original 8088 PC around just for programming my old Radius M100 radio.
Good Luck in your retro computing experience!
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Hey, thanks, obijohn! I sure am glad I have that old Windows 95 computer sitting down in my basement that I picked up from UNC Surplus for $30. Haha! I copied all my files to a CD-ROM and loaded them onto the old Windows 95 PC and I was able to open the program with regular MS-DOS! Now I'm waiting for my printer to finish printing the help/instruction documents.
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One more question, though. I can't find what the mhz range is for TK-250(G)'s like I have. The programming software is asking me what range I have and I don't know.
Rick...The best thing to do is to read the radio programming data that the radio is currently programmed for. Kenwood is fairly forgiving about what range you pick otherwise.
I don't presently have the software on a computer here, but as I recall there were several ranges, and the most common one covers 150-174 approx. You don't want the really low range, unless it was a government model, but the most common radio is probably what you got.
Just read the radio...same procedure as writing to the radio applies. It's in the pulldown menu's.
I don't presently have the software on a computer here, but as I recall there were several ranges, and the most common one covers 150-174 approx. You don't want the really low range, unless it was a government model, but the most common radio is probably what you got.
Just read the radio...same procedure as writing to the radio applies. It's in the pulldown menu's.
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Well, late last night I began my programming journey and went with the 140-174 range or whatever it was, hoping it would work. So far I can scan many channels like a couple PD's and all surrounding counties' FD's and EMS stations, but I still need to get the TX frequency and tones from the Park Super when I go back to work Saturday. After an hour or two of playing with the software, I began to understand it and now I can scan many stations. 
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TheRangerRick302
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Well, after tinkering with the TK-250(G) I bought, I'm loving it to death. But I'm curious, can I program a TK-353 with my TK-250/350 software? I wonder if I can since everything else (accessories, etc.) works for all three types of radios.
Flash / Firmware for TK350
In your discusion - some "flash" her radio. I be on search for firmware to do the same
with a old TK-355.
Question:
1. Q - now anybody with what kind of software I can flash the radio?
2. Q - have one the firmware for a TK-350.
The software to program a TK-350 is available.
Thanks for help.
In your discusion - some "flash" her radio. I be on search for firmware to do the same
with a old TK-355.
Question:
1. Q - now anybody with what kind of software I can flash the radio?
2. Q - have one the firmware for a TK-350.
The software to program a TK-350 is available.
Thanks for help.
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TheRangerRick302 said:
I'm still curious about this. I've found a TK-353 I want to buy but I need to know if I can program it with my TK-250/350 programming software/cable.
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You can't program a tk-353 with the tk-250/350 software. To program a tk-353 you would need to have the kpg-26d software. The tk-353 is actually an LTR trunking radio that can be used on a LTR trunking system or in conventional mode which is why different software has to be used.
Sorry to bring a thread back form the dead, but i am just starting to get things ready to start programming a few TK-250's. my major question is about the data cable. there are serial and USB ones available. if when running the programming software through windows 95 in the DOS promt, will it recognise the USB cable? i am in the process of putting 95 on the second drive in my laptop, but it doesnt have a serial port...just USB. can it be done or should i throw together a barebones system to put 95 or straight DOS on?
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Clay
Thanks
Clay
Help with 250 please!!!
First...Clay..I would not try with USB cable - all the reading i've done all over the net say not to use it.
My question - I have a "new" old stock TK250G that I am attempting to program. I flashed the firmware - had trouble getting KPG23D to read/write freqs - kept getting error "check radio type" - finally programmed freqs - after saying ok to error "wrong radio type - overwrite?"... most channels wont pick up - intermittent reception on others while on scan. The firmware is 1.01 from 1994. Any updates that may be the problem? I do have another TK250g that is programmed and don't have any problems with it. Any help would be appreciated!!!!
I take that back about the other 250g not having problems. I just remembered that it is with different freqs..very basic set up. I went to put the same freqs from a non G version into the G version and had the same "wrong radio type" error. Obviously, it is a software issue - is there a different KPG23D program for the "G" radios? (other than ver 1.01 from 1994?) Thanks again.
First...Clay..I would not try with USB cable - all the reading i've done all over the net say not to use it.
My question - I have a "new" old stock TK250G that I am attempting to program. I flashed the firmware - had trouble getting KPG23D to read/write freqs - kept getting error "check radio type" - finally programmed freqs - after saying ok to error "wrong radio type - overwrite?"... most channels wont pick up - intermittent reception on others while on scan. The firmware is 1.01 from 1994. Any updates that may be the problem? I do have another TK250g that is programmed and don't have any problems with it. Any help would be appreciated!!!!
I take that back about the other 250g not having problems. I just remembered that it is with different freqs..very basic set up. I went to put the same freqs from a non G version into the G version and had the same "wrong radio type" error. Obviously, it is a software issue - is there a different KPG23D program for the "G" radios? (other than ver 1.01 from 1994?) Thanks again.
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I have a couple of tk-250s/350(g)s but am no pro might be able to help though.
The model difference might be a problem. If you don't have a G model make sure you are not selecting it. As someone said it is best to read from the radio and edit from that dump.
The USB cables are a joke for these radios. They are nothing more than USB to serial adaptors... they also need drivers, and that is not going to happen in DOS.
The model difference might be a problem. If you don't have a G model make sure you are not selecting it. As someone said it is best to read from the radio and edit from that dump.
The USB cables are a joke for these radios. They are nothing more than USB to serial adaptors... they also need drivers, and that is not going to happen in DOS.
It looks like you have a choice of 32 and 160 channel models. Your G series would be the 160 channel models. I have written non-G on G radios without a problem. So that should be okay.. wondering now if there is an issue with your firmware level not playing well with the software. I have never seen a firmware/software matrix showing compatabilites like some other brands. Did you have these problems before you upgraded firmware?
I only upgraded firmware on the "new" radio - tried loading freqs first - had error saying check radio type ...so I tried the firmware change. I've tried the 32 and 160 models...without luck. I've found the KPG56D software for "g" models - not sure if it will have the 250 radio option ...just downloaded it and have to take it to other computer... I'm stuck and not sure what to do..lol
Call an authorized Kenwood dealer and purchase it. It's not expensive.kevlar119 said:
Asking for free programming software isn't tolerated on here so I'll preume you weren't.
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