NX-3300 Programming Software

[maxsmer]

Hi,

I am just confirming what I need in order to view the codeplug on a NX-3300. I purchased some knockoff programming cables on amazon and am confused with the wide array of prices for the programming software.

Is this all I need? https://twowayaccessories.com/product/kenwood-nx-3200-3300-programming-software/?currency=USD

 

[kd4efm]

1, if you're in the US, NOPE, that is European D3 and will not work on K models.
2, if you are across the pond, then yes.
3, if it is a company radio, BEWARE, waters you don't want to get into, as it could be password protected or if on a trunked system, you wont be able to read it anyways.


If you need a key, contact your local dealer first. If you are unable to get it, send me a PM and I will get you
in touch with the person who has keys in stock.

 

[mmckenna]

I see Evans just replied…, so I'll add:



If these are not new radios, you run the risk of a few challenges:
-Radios could be read, write or read/write protected and require the password.
-If the radios were on a trunked system you may run into issues if you don't have the system key.

Just be wary if these radios are already programmed, simply buying the software/knockoff cables may not be enough.

 

[maxsmer]

I believe it possibly uses an LTR system. Looking in RRDB I see both an LTR system and an FM frequency. The FM frequency only lists one channel, and based on the size of the facility, there must be repeaters in use. I'm not sure it's worth the $200 gamble.

 

[wd8chl]

LTR isn't a problem. That format doesn't use system keys. But it could still be password protected, and that makes it unreadble or unwriteable.

 

[nokones]

I strongly suggest that you send back the cable to Amazon and get a refund and consider getting a better-quality programming cable for Bluemax49ers and purchase the License Key from them for the programming software. I just wouldn't trust that cable.