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TK-2180 MDC help
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Nope 1.22 is the latest. 1.60 is the latest KPG-89D that I have for mine. When you go into the software select Model then click on model information from the Menu and the drop down box should pop up, under signaling you should have either Fleetsync or MDC1200 selectable. You can either do Fleetsync or MDC1200 not both.
I did that. I checked MDC in the model menu then programmed the radio. Then when I read the radio and try to set up MDC in the opt sig menu it just gives me the normal options and no option for MDC. Is the 035C the correct sum? I should also note that when I read the radio that the MDC option still is shown in the model info.
You ARE set up for MDC by your firmware and FPU versions and it looks like you have programmed the portable for MDC. Now let me release a little air from your balloon. This is not a full featured option as in fleetsync (which Kenwood would like you to use anyway).
Yes you can encode a PTT ID, emergency, and radio stun in MDC-1200. you can also receive PTT IDs, emergencies and yes have your radio stunned. What you cannot do is selective call. This is why it does not show in the OPT SIGNALING pull down (which is for receive muting only). Kenwood is flexing its muscles and wants you to use their proprietary format, not the other guys.
Yes you can encode a PTT ID, emergency, and radio stun in MDC-1200. you can also receive PTT IDs, emergencies and yes have your radio stunned. What you cannot do is selective call. This is why it does not show in the OPT SIGNALING pull down (which is for receive muting only). Kenwood is flexing its muscles and wants you to use their proprietary format, not the other guys.
With the firmware upgrade you gets what you get and I doubt sending the radios to Kenwood will result in anything better.
Now getting a full feature MDC-1200 firmware blown into your radio would not be impossible, however if you have $$$ thousands $$$ to spend on custom firmware I would sure like to be your buddy.
What features are you looking to put into your portables?
Now getting a full feature MDC-1200 firmware blown into your radio would not be impossible, however if you have $$$ thousands $$$ to spend on custom firmware I would sure like to be your buddy.
What features are you looking to put into your portables?
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