TK2180 and TK7180

[Metrofire31]

I currently have a TK-2180 handheld which I love because it stores 512 channels. I've now purchased a TL-7180 mobile which also holds 512 channels. Since they can be programmed with the same software (KG-89D), how can I transfer my already-built TK-2180 codeplug over and build a TK-7180 codeplug? I tried simply "Save As" but remember you have to, at some point, change the "Model Information" and when you do this, it erases the stored data.

Anyone know how to successfully do this?

Metrofire31
Atlanta

 

[fire_master_21]

Yes you can use the same info. Just change the model and it should be ok and not erase anything. You would have to check your button assignments but thats about it. I do this all the time on my 2180/7180's in my work fleet. What version of software are you using?

 

[Metrofire31]

TK-2180 and TK-7180

Ver 1.61

 

[fire_master_21]

I am using the same and it works.

 

[ramal121]

When you attempt to change the model type, you'll get a pop up showing what incompatible features that will be blanked. In the case of a 2180 to a 7180 the buttons and com port data will be erased. Easy enough to fill back in on the new model.

As a side note: if you have cross platform models (different programming software), you can use EXPORT and IMPORT if both models support it to get data across. Limited but if you have a lot of channels it saves a ton of typing.

 

[N0ZQR]

explain "export" and "import"

 

[Metrofire31]

Tk-2180

I think I have solved my initial issue but since changing a few channels on the radio, I must have done something else to the codeplug because now, when I put the 2180 in scan mode, the radio sounds a continuous beep at about 1 second intervals. Any idea what I may have done that causes this - it's very annoying.

Thanks,
Metrofire31