TK-880-1 Factory Default

[papa_oso]

I bought this radio on Ebay. I can access trough the software but not using the self programming on the front panel. Is any way to factory default the radio?

 

[buddrousa]

That feature is not turned on by default.

 

[mmckenna]

There is no "factory default". The radios ship blank from the manufacturer.

Self Programming function requires removing an internal chip resistor on the control circuit board. Not something you want to do unless you have experience working with surface mount components.
Also, self programming does not allow you to program all the functions of the radio, you'll still need the software.

 

[papa_oso]

thanks! Is my first kenwood, I dont know how works system and groups? Im trying to program the radio to use as a gmrs, simplex and repeater.

 

[DeoVindice]

"Systems" are only going to be used for trunked systems; you'll only be using conventional programming on GMRS. You'll select conventional format from the Model Information page, which is accessed from the Model tab. In conventional programming, groups are just that - a group of channels. Inside the group, the channel up/down buttons will cycle between channels, while the group up/down buttons will cycle to a new group.

I have my GMRS radios programmed with a group or two for GMRS simplex channels, a group for GMRS repeater channels, a group with my specific local repeaters, a group with monitor-only ham frequencies, and one with FleetSync PTT ID enabled on GMRS simplex channels.

 

[papa_oso]

"Systems" are only going to be used for trunked systems; you'll only be using conventional programming on GMRS. You'll select conventional format from the Model Information page, which is accessed from the Model tab. In conventional programming, groups are just that - a group of channels. Inside the group, the channel up/down buttons will cycle between channels, while the group up/down buttons will cycle to a new group.

I have my GMRS radios programmed with a group or two for GMRS simplex channels, a group for GMRS repeater channels, a group with my specific local repeaters, a group with monitor-only ham frequencies, and one with FleetSync PTT ID enabled on GMRS simplex channels.,

Thanks for the info. Was able to program all simplex channel in one group but stay in the first CH. The front panel buttons beep when press it but dont change channels

 

[mmckenna]

Thanks for the info. Was able to program all simplex channel in one group but stay in the first CH. The front panel buttons beep when press it but dont change channels

Did you program the buttons?

 

[papa_oso]

Did you program the buttons?

I think so, edit key assignment?

 

[mmckenna]

I think so, edit key assignment?

Yes. Are the buttons working at all?

 

[papa_oso]

Yes. Are the buttons working at all?

Yes they are working, the problem is with the channels. I program multiple groups and the group up and down work but no the channels, then switch the group and channel buttons, still can switch group but no channels

 

[mmckenna]

Yes they are working, the problem is with the channels. I program multiple groups and the group up and down work but no the channels, then switch the group and channel buttons, still can switch group but no channels

Sounds like a programming issue.

I don't have my programming computer here at home, so maybe someone else can assist.

But if it was me, I'd say program your group select functions on the left and right arrow keys, and put the channel up and down keys on the right side up and down arrows.

 

[papa_oso]

Seams like a programming issue but can't find what I'm doing wrong

 

[mmckenna]

The key programming looks like it is correct. Is it possible the key pad is damaged?

You do have a number of your frequencies set up incorrectly.
Your 467.xxx50 frequencies should be narrow and low power. If you run them wide, you risk interfering with GMRS repeater in your area.
Your 462.xxx50 frequencies should be low power. GMRS rules only permit 5 watts on those.
You have some channels set up with TX and RX frequencies both set to 467.xxx00. Those GMRS frequencies are for repeater input only, not for simplex use.

 

[papa_oso]

The key programming looks like it is correct. Is it possible the key pad is damaged?

You do have a number of your frequencies set up incorrectly.
Your 467.xxx50 frequencies should be narrow and low power. If you run them wide, you risk interfering with GMRS repeater in your area.
Your 462.xxx50 frequencies should be low power. GMRS rules only permit 5 watts on those.
You have some channels set up with TX and RX frequencies both set to 467.xxx00. Those GMRS frequencies are for repeater input only, not for simplex use.

The key pad is working fine since I invert the functions of the group and channel and the group work with the keys that previously wont. About the power Im aware of, I just let the default since is just testing. What I'm missing is this about the 467.xxx00, I took the frequencies from the net maybe from the wrong place (wikipedia), can you point me to a page with the correct frequencies and W/N?

 

[mmckenna]

Your GMRS channels should be set up like this:

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

AboutRule Part47 C.F.R, Part 95 Subpart ERadio Service Code(s)ZA - GMRS

www.fcc.gov

The 20KHz channels are wide
The 12.5KHz channels are narrow

Ideally, you should read and understand this:

eCFR :: 47 CFR Part 95 -- Personal Radio Services

www.ecfr.gov