TK-7180 question

[RBFD415]

I have a TK-7180 that I have successfully programed. My question for someone familiar with the finer points of the 7180 program has to do with the panel and mic controls. I have a 12 key mic from another Kenwood radio which works, and I can select a specific channel by number off the mic itself, but then have to go to the radio panel itself to manually select that channel. Can I set it up to pick the channel number on the mic and then using the mic go directly to that channel (and hold that channel)? Basically, what I'm looking to do is enable (either through the mic or radio panel) to return off scan function to my home department repeater and have it hold the primary repeater without it going back into scan or having to row through all the channels I programed in the scan mode.

Also, I have my local DPW listed as using a DPL of 526. When I attempted to program this repeater pair in the radio, DPL 526 does not appear in the dropdown program menu? I can't say with certainty that 526 is correct as DPW is not big on radio use and frankly I can't say I've ever heard that in use on a scanner. Is 526 a legit DPL or something only used by "Big M" radios I think the DPW has Motorola mobiles. I'm OEM in town, so I have clearance to have it in my radio.

TY

 

[a417]

info about 'standard' and 'nonstandard' DPL tones

 

[kd4efm]

526 can also be a inverted dpl also!

 

[ramal121]

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and I can select a specific channel by number off the mic itself, but then have to go to the radio panel itself to manually select that channel. Can I set it up to pick the channel number on the mic and then using the mic go directly to that channel

Not sure what you mean here. You should be able to change channels directly from the mic only if the keypad operation is set as Channel Entry in programming. Be aware you need to enter as many digits as the maximum number of channels in the zone. For example if you have 16 channels in a the zone and you want to go to channel 1, you would key in "01". I do not have a keypad mic at this time to truly test.

Basically, what I'm looking to do is enable (either through the mic or radio panel) to return off scan function to my home department repeater and have it hold the primary repeater without it going back into scan or having to row through all the channels I programed in the scan mode.

How about some alternatives to direct channel entry. Do you only care about returning to your primary channel? If so you can leave the keypad operation as none and then assign functions to the keypad buttons. If you program a button for Home Channel and declare your primary channel as home you can return there with a single press. Or if you have a few favorite channels you can program buttons for Direct CH/GID 1 thru 5. Then you can have up to 5 channels you can access with a single press.

As far as scan when you return to your primary channel you can;
1) Leave scan on and make priority 1 as selected so you don't miss anything.
2) Uncheck Scan Off Hook so the scan turns off when you pull the mic off of the clip.
3) Program a keypad button as Scan and turn it off manually while the mic is in your hand.

Also, I have my local DPW listed as using a DPL of 526. When I attempted to program this repeater pair in the radio, DPL 526 does not appear in the dropdown program menu? I can't say with certainty that 526 is correct as DPW is not big on radio use and frankly I can't say I've ever heard that in use on a scanner. Is 526 a legit DPL or something only used by "Big M" radios I think the DPW has Motorola mobiles. I'm OEM in town, so I have clearance to have it in my radio.

DPL (or DQT) 526 is a non standard code that is why it does not appear in the dropdown list. You can still enter the code in manually and the radio will accept it and use it. But be aware a non standard code can be falsed by certain other codes. You take your chances with those.

 

[RBFD415]

Thanks to everyone who replied so rapidly!

As to the DPL 526, as was stated in your replies to my post it did accept 526 on a direct entry and I can confirm it is indeed the correct DPL for the repeater.

For my direct entry to my home channel, I have it now set up in a fashion to work now. However, when I attempted to select the CH/GID and then program that into the radio it indicates an error message. When I remove the CH/GID it programs.

Thanks for the help, I'm mostly where I want it to be setup.

 

[ramal121]

However, when I attempted to select the CH/GID and then program that into the radio it indicates an error message. When I remove the CH/GID it programs.

If you set a button(s) for Direct CH/GID then you have to go to the Direct CH/GID tab and enter the zone and channel where that button push will land you. Did you do that?

 

[RBFD415]

You are correct ramal121, I revisited it and followed the instructions. It now works.

Thank You!