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TK-2180/3180 Firmware

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I am trying to update my newly acquired 2180/3180 portables. My VHF 2180 has firmware V 1.18, the UHF 3180 has firmware V 1.22. Being new to Kenwood, I am not sure what is current and/or where to go for the firmware. I did a google search but came up empty for the actual firmware itself. I already checked the update "firmware programming" box on the cps options page 2 and wrote it to the radios. Outside of that, I cannot find what the last firmware was for these radios, since they're out of production now. I now you hold down the "S" key upon power up to enter firmware update mode. I just need the updated firmware itself. I THINK the V 1.22 is current but I am not sure.
 
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