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KPG-44D vs the fire service version

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apx7000xe

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What's the difference between the normal version of KPG-44D and the fire service version? Looking to add some channels to a TK-790 that's in our engine and I'd much rather buy the software than pay the dealer $50 every time we want to add a couple channels or change something.


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We have always used KPG-44D for our TK 790's with no problems. I only ask that you think about one thing when you start programming your department radios you become the responsible person if the radio fails or does not work right.
 

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Well I've been doing it for a while. Just haven't had experience with this particular series.


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I would bet the "fire service" one is for the CAL FIRE firmware but I don't know that for sure.
 

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The "FS" (fire service) software is only for the "Silverado" firmware radios (cal fire radios). It supports more channels and few other things. You can't use it unless you have the appropriate firmware.
 

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The "FS" (fire service) software is only for the "Silverado" firmware radios (cal fire radios). It supports more channels and few other things. You can't use it unless you have the appropriate firmware.



How would I know if it has that firmware?


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You can use the software to read the radio and tell you what version it is. But as sfd119 said, you more than likely don't have a cal fire radio. That is unless it was bought used or if you had a need for a bunch of channels, then maybe.
 
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