does someone know how to use kpg-128d software?
what is QT/DQT DEC AND ENC.
QT = Quite Tone. It's Kenwood's name for CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System). Other manufacturers use the term PL = Private Line, CTCSS, etc.
DQT = Digital Quite Tone. Kenwood's name for DCS (DIgital Coded Squelch System). Other manufacturers use the term DPL, digital squelch, etc.
DEC = Decode. This is where the radio will listen for the programmed QT -or- DQT before opening the squelch. If the programmed QT or DQT isn't there, you won't hear the radio traffic.
ENC = Encode. This is where the radio will transmit the QT or DQT along with your voice. This can be for triggering repeater, opening the squelch on other receivers, etc.
These MUST be programmed correctly for your radio to TRANSMIT through a repeater. If it is not programmed correctly, your transmission won't trigger the repeater.
I PROGRAMMED MY TK-2360 FIRE FREQUENCY RX 154.4300 AND TX 154.4300
IS THIS RIGHT? I WANT IT TO HIT THE REPEATERS TOO.
Not programmed like that, it won't. A repeater uses two frequencies. There is an input frequency and an output frequency. This is necessary so the repeater isn't trying to transmit on the same frequency it is listening on. You are missing one of the frequencies.
To get this frequency, here's what you need to do:
Since the FCC license holder is responsible for each and _EVERY_ radio that is on their system, they are the ones that can grant access. You need to find out who this person is and get the correct information from them to program your radio. You also need to have something in writing from the license holder giving you permission to use your own private radio on their system.
Simply working for the agency isn't sufficient.
Yes, they can bust you if you do this without their permission. I've done it to people that added radios to my work systems without our permission.
Also, some radio systems use a PTT ID number for each individual radio. You need to find out if your agency uses that and get an ID assigned to your radio.
Once you have all that, you can program up your radio.
From the license holder you will need (in addition to written permission) the following:
1. Transmit Frequency for the repeater. This gets programed into the receive frequency on your radio.
2. Transmit QT/DQT or PL/DPL or CTCSS/DCS for the repeater. This gets programmed into the receive frequency DEC QT/DQT on your radio.
3. Receive frequency for the repeater. This gets programmed into the transmit frequency on your radio.
4. Permitted transmit power on for hand held radios on the license. Don't automatically assume it's just "full power". It may not be. Exceeding the transmitter power or ERP listed on the FCC license can get you and the license holder in trouble.
5. Receive QT/DQT or PL/DPL or CTCSS/DCS for the repeater. This gets programmed into the transmit frequency ENC QT/DQT on your radio.
6. If they use a radio ID, you'll need to figure out what they use, there could be a couple of different options and they are not compatible. FleetSync, MDC-1200, etc. are all some options. Your radio may not support MDC-1200, though. You'll need a radio ID assigned to your radio if they do use these.