TK-880-1 software question

[dlbutlien]

We are trying to program several TK-880-1 (UHF) radios

Some of them are Version 1 and some are Version 2. the Version 2 radios program just fine with the KPG-49D software 4.02.

However, we seem to have trouble with the V1 radios - they give an error message when you try to write to the radio. You can bypass the error but the radio behaves oddly. In one case we seem to have written garbage to the radio based on the display, which we were able to recover from. In another case, the radio would suddenly go into open squelch.

Can someone tell me what the proper software version to use with the TK 880-1 Version 1 radio is.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR SOMEONE TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE SOFTWARE. (I know better, and I have read the warnings.) I am simply trying to determine what the correct software is.

Thank you in advance for any useful information.

 

[K2NEC]

KPG-49D is the proper software. I'm using 4.01 and can program TK-880's just fine. Are you in the trunking or conventional format?

 

[dlbutlien]

conventional (uhf)

so i wonder if 4.01 would make a difference?

 

[n7maq-1]

I would update the firmware to the version 2. We had hundreds of 880's on our LTR system and Kenwood R&D told us it was OK to update the mobiles, and portables. We never had any issues in doing that.

Jim

 

[K2NEC]

4.01 and 4.02 shouldn't really make a difference

 

[AA4TX]

The message you are getting happens when you have a Version 2 feature set in the file and try to program it into a Version 1 radio (typically FleetSync, but if I remember correctly, there are a few others). I have never had it cause any harm continuing after the warning, though. You CAN load the Version 2 firmware into a Version 1 radio without any issues.

 

[Dpr16]

Im Davids friend and one of the radios is mine. It works fine for a while, then I get this on the screen. I posted the radio label and version also. This was programmed using Version 4.02

 

[a417]

isn't 1.520x the Passport f/w from the third party? Push a version 2 firmware, reprogram with 49D and you should be good to go.

 

[Dpr16]

isn't 1.520x the Passport f/w from the third party? Push a version 2 firmware, reprogram with 49D and you should be good to go.

Thanks…I’ll figure out how to do a firmware update,

 

[dlbutlien]

does anyone have a doc showing the process for the firmware update?

 

[mmckenna]

does anyone have a doc showing the process for the firmware update?

6. Firmware Programming Mode

6-1. Preface

Flash memory is mounted on the TK-780/780H. This allows the TK-780/780H to be upgraded when new features are released in the future. (For details on how to obtain the firmware, contact Customer Service.)

6-2. Connection Procedure

Connect the TK-780/780H to the personal computer (IBM PC or compatible) with the interface cable (KPG-46). (Connection is the same as in the PC Mode.)

6-3. Programming

1. Start up the programming software (KPG-49D), select “firmware program” in the “Program” item, and press the Return key on the personal computer. This starts up the firmware programmer.

2. The top screen is displayed. Press any key to advance to the next screen.

3. Set the communications speed (normally, 57600 bps) and communications port in the Setup item.

4. Set the firmware to be updated by File select (=F1).

5. Turn the TK-780/780H Power ON with the [SCN] switch held down. Hold the switch down for two seconds until the display changes to “PROG 57600”. When “PROG 57600” appears, release your finger from the switch.

6. Check the connection between the TK-780/780H and the personal computer, and make sure that the TK-780/780H
is in the Program mode.

7. Press F10 on the personal computer. A window opens on the display to indicate progress of writing. When the TK-780/780H starts to receive data, the [P] icon is blinking.

8. If writing ends successfully, the LED on the TK-780/780H lights and the checksum is displayed.

9. If you want to continue programming other TK-780/780H, repeat steps 5 to 8.



Notes :

• To start the Firmware Programmer from KPG-49D, the FPRO path must be set up by KPG-49D setup.

• This mode cannot be entered if the Firmware programming mode is set to Disable in the Programming software (KPG-49D).

• When programming the firmware, it is recommend to copy the data from the floppy disk to your hard disk before update the radio firmware. Directly copying from the floppy disk to the radio may not work because the access speed is too slow.


6-4. Function

1. If you press the [MON] switch while “PROG 57600” is displayed, the checksum is displayed. If you press the [MON] switch again while the checksum is displayed, “PROG 57600” is redisplayed.

2. If you press the [D] switch while “PROG 57600” is displayed, the display changes to “PROG 19200” to indicate that the write speed is low speed (19200 bps). If you press the [D] switch again while “PROG 19200” is displayed, the display changes to “PROG 38400”, and the write speed becomes the middle speed (38400 bps). If you press the [D] switch again while “PROG 38400” is displayed, the display returns to “PROG 57600”.


Note : Normally, write in the high-speed mode.

 

[dlbutlien]

Wow - that was quick - thanks MMcKenna