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TK-3160/3360 Programming Software?

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My employer has a bunch of Kenwood 3160 and 3360 radios he bought at auction years ago and he’s interested in getting them going again… Can I still procure programming software from somewhere?

Also, is it worth reviving these? Since they are all UHF with stubbies, coverage is no where near what he wants and I’m not familiar with programming kenwoods, though I’m sure I can learn the software quickly if I can get me hands on it!

Lastly, what programming cable is required?

Thanks for your help everyone!

-B
 
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TK-3160
KPG-82 programming software
KPG-22UM programming cable

TK-3360
KPG-128DNK programming software
KPG-22UM programming cable


The TK-3160 is an older radio, early 2000's.
TK-3360 is more modern, and was still being sold by Kenwood as of last year. Not sure if it's still avaialable.

The KPG-82 is probably going to be hard to buy legally from Kenwood. I'm sure it's "Out there" if you look under the right internet rocks.
KPG-128DNK should be available from your Kenwood dealer.
Same with the cable. If your employer is paying, get the Kenwood brand cable, it can save you some headaches.
 
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mmckenna said:
TK-3160
KPG-82 programming software
KPG-22UM programming cable

TK-3360
KPG-128DNK programming software
KPG-22UM programming cable


The TK-3160 is an older radio, early 2000's.
TK-3360 is more modern, and was still being sold by Kenwood as of last year. Not sure if it's still avaialable.

The KPG-82 is probably going to be hard to buy legally from Kenwood. I'm sure it's "Out there" if you look under the right internet rocks.
KPG-128DNK should be available from your Kenwood dealer.
Same with the cable. If your employer is paying, get the Kenwood brand cable, it can save you some headaches.
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Thanks! I found the cable and KPG-128DNK through my dealer no problem… but you are correct that I’m having trouble finding KPG-82. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I’ve been looking for a week and can’t find a dealer that can sell KPG-82…

Thanks in advance.

-B
 
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