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Hello all,
I am having a bit of a problem being able to read and/or write this radio. I work in a radio shop (don't work directly with Kenwood products) and have the correct cable and software (kpg-36) and (kpg-89d). However, my trouble is, when i go to write or read, it progresses almost to the end and then bonks out and states to check all COM port connections. I have checked my COM port on my lap top and desk top, also checked and tested the programming cable. and all worked. any ideas? any suggestions? Thanks.
 
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Are you using a USB-serial adaptor? Have you cleaned the contacts on the radio and cable? Is the battery charged?

Which version of the software are you using? Are you using an OEM or aftermarket cable?
 
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Nope. not using a USB. yes, have cleaned the contacts on both the cable and radio. i did however put the battery on the charger tonite for a full charge in the morning on a hunch. Am using an OEM cable. have to double check the version but it is however a "sample" version. It has worked several times in the past though.
 
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Ive not worked with sample versions, if you continue to have problems, it may just be the software.
 
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I have had this issue with a USB-serial adapter as stated above.
 
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From my experience the Serial version of the KPG-36 will not work on a 2180. You need the USB version. I dont know why but when I changed cables it worked.

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The OEM KPG-36 is a serial cable, not USB and it should work fine. My OEM and aftermarket cables are both serial and have programmed many 2180s without issue.
 
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fcfd988 said:
The OEM KPG-36 is a serial cable, not USB and it should work fine. My OEM and aftermarket cables are both serial and have programmed many 2180s without issue.
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Interesting. Mine would not program. I used the Serial KPG-36 that I had used for years on my 280's and when we got 2180s it wouldnt work until I bought the USB version.

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Dump the "Sample" software and acquire kpg-89d, nothing wrong with the kpg-36 - its all ive ever used on all of my kenwoods including the nx series
 
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