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Programming & Firmware for TK-790

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Looking for some help/info

New to the tk*90 series and have on order a TK-890H and have discovered the KPG-44D FS software and I'm liking the idea of the 254ch upgrade.
My question is how do I go about doing the CDF upgrade?
I have read conflicting posts about needing memory upgrade from factory and I have also read posts stating that all that is needed is the firmware update.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me.

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My question is how do I go about doing the CDF upgrade...
Can anyone shed some light on this for me.
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Hello,

The upgrade is done by Silverado Avionics in Napa, CA. Their contact number is 707-255-5588. Bob Samo is the President and go-to guy. Give him a call.

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Thanks for the reply Duster

It is a shame that the only place that doeas it is silverado because I live in Australia.
Thanks anyhow I think I will pass on this upgrade as the cost of shipping plus modification will equal the original purchase price.

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Looking for some help/info

New to the tk*90 series and have on order a TK-890H and have discovered the KPG-44D FS software and I'm liking the idea of the 254ch upgrade.
My question is how do I go about doing the CDF upgrade?
I have read conflicting posts about needing memory upgrade from factory and I have also read posts stating that all that is needed is the firmware update.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me.

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Paul
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The CDF "upgrade" is a different firmware. If you look in the files section of the *90s series Yahoo Group, there are details.

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The CDF "upgrade" is a different firmware. If you look in the files section of the *90s series Yahoo Group, there are details.

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Hey thanks Krokus

I will look into this tonight

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What is the latest version of program for KGP44D? I want to program both narrow and wide channels
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KPG-44DN V2.10. It's the narrow band version. I haven't used it, so I don't know if there is an easy work around. From my experience with other Kenwood "DN" softwares, they allow wide channels where appropriate. (Amateur, WX, Marine, etc.)
Release date December 2012.
 

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Duster,
Did you ever get around to setting up a Cal Fire file for your nonCDF tk790? I am just starting out as a contract water tender and have purchased a non Cal Fire version tk790 for one of my water trucks. If you have already set up the file it would save me a ton of data entry if I was able to get a copy from you. If you haven't done it yet and I get done first maybe I can save you the data entry work. Thanks.

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TK-790 w/CDF Mod & Sigtronics Intercom

We're planning to wire a Sigtronics intercom system (US-67D) into a TK-790 w/CDF Mod this weekend and had planned to use the 12-pin aux terminal on the back of the remote head for simplicity. Unfortunately KPG-44 v2.02 FS doesn't allow programming the Remote AI2 pin for Ext PTT.

Has anyone made this connection with the CDF Mod? I'm curious it's possible to first program the pin with the standard software and then reprogram the Command button, etc. with the FS version. Or would Ext PTT on AI2 be lost when reprogrammed with the FS software?
 

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Duster,
Did you ever get around to setting up a Cal Fire file for your nonCDF tk790? I am just starting out as a contract water tender and have purchased a non Cal Fire version tk790 for one of my water trucks. If you have already set up the file it would save me a ton of data entry if I was able to get a copy from you. If you haven't done it yet and I get done first maybe I can save you the data entry work. Thanks.

Ed

Hello Ed, sorry for the delay, been on fire assignment. I never had a non-CDF 790. I have a non-CDF 690 and 890. Sorry, but I don't have any non-CDF files.
 

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The function port I/Os are fully programmable with either flavor of software. The only catch is that if EXT PTT is set for a port other that what you want, you'll have to set the first port to none to be able to see EXT PTT on another ports pull down.
 
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