georgeg38930
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I have a nx-720 with the password code and it was purchased at an estate sale. I have the kpg-141D software but I need to know how to override the code. Any help? kf5iay@gmail.com
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There are 3 different password options on these radios:
Read password, radio can only be read with a password. Radio can be written without a password
Write password, radio can be read, but writing new programming file requires a password.
Read/Write password, radio can only be read and programmed with a password.
So, answer is….
I take it you've tried to read the radio and it wanted a password. Have you attempted to write a file to the radio?
If it's got a write or read/write password, the correct answer would be "send it to Kenwood".
The non-PC answer is that DEPENDING on the firmware/software, there is a way to bypass the password with an engineering key for the KPG-141. But don't ask for it from me.
Read password, radio can only be read with a password. Radio can be written without a password
Write password, radio can be read, but writing new programming file requires a password.
Read/Write password, radio can only be read and programmed with a password.
So, answer is….
I take it you've tried to read the radio and it wanted a password. Have you attempted to write a file to the radio?
If it's got a write or read/write password, the correct answer would be "send it to Kenwood".
The non-PC answer is that DEPENDING on the firmware/software, there is a way to bypass the password with an engineering key for the KPG-141. But don't ask for it from me.
georgeg38930
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georgeg38930
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Well thanks I will not ask you for one but will ask how to get one for that. My hobby is radios and I am sure this will not be the first time it will happen. Thanks
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