My VP8000 has arrived (picking it up tomorrow) but did not come with a programming cable, so I need to purchase one. I have seen prices ranging from $155 to $54. Where have people had the best luck purchasing a VP8000 programming cable for the best price? I have read the proper part number is KPG-236um.
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Looking for least expensive VP8000 programming cable
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Get the OEM cable, do not go with any kind of aftermarket. Even some of the Kenwood OEM KPG-36X cables would not work without a factory approved mod so all the techs here have both the KPG-236 and the KPG-36.
Jim
OEM for the win. PLEASE!
cost 190.00 with shipping.
HOWEVER, is this an issued VP or personal? If it is issued, then I caution you to not tinker with it.
cost 190.00 with shipping.
HOWEVER, is this an issued VP or personal? If it is issued, then I caution you to not tinker with it.
The best cable I ever bought was OTIP
It's personal. I may not need the cable at all because the VP8000 has WiFi and Bluetooth programming. Do firmware updates require a cable?
Is that a company acronym or brand?
It’s the entitlement “ over the internet programming “
Regardless of the BT or WiFi that’s build in, you need OTIP to program it that way. And you can load firmware via both
I picked up the VP8000 this morning and unfortunately, it did not come with a programming cable. That was not unexpected however. I am finding that when I turn the radio on it says “Provisioning Required”, “Connect to Armada for option programming.
I was fortunate enough to be able to get this radio directly from a dealer under what is known as a “Seeder Program”. This means the radio comes with all entitlements enabled, yet I was able to purchase the radio at a much discounted price. The goal is for me to share my experiences with other FF/Medics, Chiefs and Officers.
However, it looks like I will need a programming cable to activate all the entitlements. I suppose this makes sense because my understanding is that entitlements are now tied to user accounts/profiles rather than directly to the radio. Don’t take this as gospel. I am new to this and may be incorrect.
So now to find a way to obtain a legitimate programming cable as soon as possible.
I was fortunate enough to be able to get this radio directly from a dealer under what is known as a “Seeder Program”. This means the radio comes with all entitlements enabled, yet I was able to purchase the radio at a much discounted price. The goal is for me to share my experiences with other FF/Medics, Chiefs and Officers.
However, it looks like I will need a programming cable to activate all the entitlements. I suppose this makes sense because my understanding is that entitlements are now tied to user accounts/profiles rather than directly to the radio. Don’t take this as gospel. I am new to this and may be incorrect.
So now to find a way to obtain a legitimate programming cable as soon as possible.
I saw those. Might be my best option, though I still will have to wait for shipping. I was going to play with it this weekend. Oh woe is me but if that is the worst of my problems I am a lucky man.
DeoVindice
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The OEM cable is superior quality for sure, but the BlueMax cable is entirely adequate. OEM has a brass thumbscrew instead of a flathead screw, the cable is stiffer, and seems to more reliably connect.
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