W6HMS
Member
I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere, but I've been searching and I can't seem to find a clear answer. Roughly three years ago, I purchased an NX-5200K3 along with the KPG-D1N programming software for amateur radio use. About a year ago I purchased an NX-5700K, and at the time I needed to update the programming software so I could read/write to the newer radio. I installed updated software and didn't have any problems.
I've recently procured an NX-5800K2 that I plan to use in a multi-deck configuration (5ABMM), but yet again I can't read this new radio so I need to update my radio software. I contacted my local Kenwood dealer and asked about getting updated software, and he mentioned making sure I had the wideband version. It was my understanding the wideband operation is based on the license key, not the actual KPG-D1N software itself. Is this the case? I checked my License Management Client and it listed my M-Code as "K" and the Description as "Dealer". Also, I looked at the radio files I have and it looks like I can still set amateur frequencies for 25kHz. Is there something else I should be looking for? How can I tell if I have the ability to program my radios for wideband? In case it matters, I'm currently using version 2.60 of the KPG-D1N software.
Also, I'd like to update the firmware on my three radios. I know the mobiles will at least need to be the same if I want to use a multi-deck configuration. My portable is version K 1.67.00 and my mobile is version K 2.50.00. Should I just install the latest version of the firmware on all my radios? Any recommendations about that?
I appreciate any help you all might be able to provide, and I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere.
Regards,
Trace, W6HMS
I've recently procured an NX-5800K2 that I plan to use in a multi-deck configuration (5ABMM), but yet again I can't read this new radio so I need to update my radio software. I contacted my local Kenwood dealer and asked about getting updated software, and he mentioned making sure I had the wideband version. It was my understanding the wideband operation is based on the license key, not the actual KPG-D1N software itself. Is this the case? I checked my License Management Client and it listed my M-Code as "K" and the Description as "Dealer". Also, I looked at the radio files I have and it looks like I can still set amateur frequencies for 25kHz. Is there something else I should be looking for? How can I tell if I have the ability to program my radios for wideband? In case it matters, I'm currently using version 2.60 of the KPG-D1N software.
Also, I'd like to update the firmware on my three radios. I know the mobiles will at least need to be the same if I want to use a multi-deck configuration. My portable is version K 1.67.00 and my mobile is version K 2.50.00. Should I just install the latest version of the firmware on all my radios? Any recommendations about that?
I appreciate any help you all might be able to provide, and I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere.
Regards,
Trace, W6HMS