TK-2170 issues

[silverbk]

Ok I have 8 TK-2170 radios that a customer traded in.

I am attempting to program them with KPG-101D v2.4 which I believe is the latest and correct software for these radios.

I am getting the dreaded check com ports and connections message. I am using two different cables a serial and the usb one on an old XP machine. With the serial cable I can get the radio to read up to 5 blocks before it craps. Nothing on the USB cable. I am able to see the radio in test mode.

Yes I am using the cheap Kawamall cables (I know, save your comments). I have the OEM cable on order.

Does anyone know any com port tweaks or what mine should be set at to get them to work?

This occurs on all eight radios, and I have been fooling with the connection/accessory jack on the side by applying pressure and trying to hold it in securely, no love.

Any ideas to try?

 

[Raptor05121]

Did you set com settings in the software to the right ports?

I'm not sure of the difference, but I'm showing KPG-101DK as the correct software for 2170s

 

[silverbk]

Are you telling me that kpg-101d and kpg-101dk are two different offerings?

The radios I have are TK-2170-K

 

[Raptor05121]

Are you telling me that kpg-101d and kpg-101dk are two different offerings?

I have no idea. You'll have to wait until someone else chimes in or call Kenwood direct. I'm just telling you what my dealer manual says

 

[Av8tor56]

101D is For the 2170K. Have you tried to just write to them? Just throw a blank codeplug at them and see what happens. I've found that sometimes works if the radio is being stubborn and you don't need to save the codeplug.

 

[dj25705]

You may not have a problem with the cable or software, but with the speaker mic jack inside the radios. If you have any contact cleaner, try spraying some in each of the jack and then work the programming cable in and out a few times. If that does not work, you make need to replace the speaker mic jacks. I have seen this from time to time.

 

[jaymez99]

Something else to try is pulling up on the cable. On my 2170, i have to pull the cable up and toward the antenna. This seems to make the necessary contact to transmit and receive data on my radio, since the jacks are so worn out.

 

[kkomarica]

Hi guys ... sorry to bring this topic up, but I have the exactly the same problem when trying to program my TK2170.
My basic question is: when the software says "check all connections and com port settings" does that eliminate the possibility of wrong software version? (test mode works)

Thanks!