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Hello,

I purchased a new TK-5210-K7 (64 channels, version 2 hardware) and am unable to read the transceiver with version 5.0 of the KPG-95D programming software. I get the usual "Read error...check your hardware version, com port" message. Interestingly, I am able to extract the transceiver info (model number, serial number, etc.) using the Tools>Transceiver Information menu command. I don't know what the current version of KPG-95D is, but I'm guessing mine is too old for my version 2/K7 model. The K7 version does not appear in the drop-down model menu. Version 5 of the software was released November 22, 2006. The K7 versions were introduced October 22, 2007. I am using authentic Kenwood cables, the same cables which work fine with my TK-2180/3180. Does anyone have a thought on this? Does anyone know the current version of KPG-95D? I have seen references to v5.4.1. I know it is very pricey, and I'm not sure where to purchase it.

Thanks in advance for any info or suggestions,

Larry, WA6DNP / WPVL904
 
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byrdchem said:
Hello,

I purchased a new TK-5210-K7 (64 channels, version 2 hardware) and am unable to read the transceiver with version 5.0 of the KPG-95D programming software. I get the usual "Read error...check your hardware version, com port" message. Interestingly, I am able to extract the transceiver info (model number, serial number, etc.) using the Tools>Transceiver Information menu command. I don't know what the current version of KPG-95D is, but I'm guessing mine is too old for my version 2/K7 model. The K7 version does not appear in the drop-down model menu. Version 5 of the software was released November 22, 2006. The K7 versions were introduced October 22, 2007. I am using authentic Kenwood cables, the same cables which work fine with my TK-2180/3180. Does anyone have a thought on this? Does anyone know the current version of KPG-95D? I have seen references to v5.4.1. I know it is very pricey, and I'm not sure where to purchase it.

Thanks in advance for any info or suggestions,

Larry, WA6DNP / WPVL904
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Larry,

You will want R5.4 FPU. You can purchase at your local kenwood dealer. It's around $525.00 IIRC.


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Guys,

What's are the differences between K2 and K7 versions? Just channel capacity (512 and 64 correspondingly)?

Or someting else?
 
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