I couldn't find an answer searching the posts so here is my question. I have an NX-800 that currently has trunked sites in it (NXDN). Was it programmed with KPG-111 only or does KPG-163 have to be used to do the NXDN progamming? I want to remove the trunking programming and instead program only amateur FM 440 frequencies. Do I need both sets of SW? Thanks in advance.
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KPG-111 and KPG-163
- Thread starter bbo14
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Passport is 163
Nxdn trunking is 111 with an skf key.
111 for conventional stuff is fine. 5.23 latest fw
Nxdn trunking is 111 with an skf key.
111 for conventional stuff is fine. 5.23 latest fw
I probably didn't include enough info. If the radio was programmed for Passport with 163, will it no longer accept anything from 111? I know this is the case with the older TK-8180 radios if they were programmed with SJ-180 for Passport. Is that that same thing with 163? And also, I need it to stop trying to affiliate with the trunked system it is on, whatever is is, Passport or NXDN. That's why I was wondering about 163. Also, 163 does accept conventional and wideband? (Hope it wasn't programmed with the narrowband version!!). Thanks for your reply.
If it was 163d you can just load standard firmware then use 111d. Might have to acquire 163 to enable firmware loading. I cant remember the mobile button combo but turn the radio on while holding the square or something and, if enabled, will show you the FW info. I dont know if it'll differentiate Passport and standard FW tho, it doesnt for AAR firmware.
Thanks for the update.
Okay, thanks for that. Yes, I think it was the square key also. It's been 7 years since I programmed my last TK8180. And I never sold an NX so I never programmed them. I'm in this trying to help a friend who inherited this NX from a mutual friend of ours who died recently. Gotta get it off the trunked system. It's multi-site. Personally, since I won't use NXDN, I'm sticking with my TK 8180 and TK7180 radios. They work fine.
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On the NX-800, Holding the Red triangle key and powering on the radio will give you the firmware information. To program firmware, you hold the square key and power on the radio.
Thanks. I'll pass that on. 73
