Kenwood Tk 880 Software
Amazon.com: kenwood 'tk 880' programming software. KENWOOD KPG-49D PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE. More Buying Choices $40.00 (1 new offer) Go back to filtering menu Tell us how we can improve. If you need help, please visit the help section or contact us Submit. (TK-980/981/480/481 does not have Conventional Format) Using this software, first enter programming data into the computer, and then transfer the data to a transceiver. You can print out the data on a printer.
KPG-49D software is a tool for programming the TK-780/880/280/380/980/981/480/481 transceiver. (TK-980/981/480/481 does not have Conventional Format) Using this software, first enter programming data into the computer, and then transfer the data to a transceiver. You can print out the data on a printer. You can also retrieve data from a transceiver to edit on the computer. APPLICABLE TRANSCEIVERS This programming software supports the following transceivers: Conventional Format TK-780 (Mobile;VHF) TK-880 (Mobile;UHF) TK-280 (Portable;VHF) TK-380 (Portable;UHF) Trunking Format TK-780 (Mobile;VHF) TK-880 (Mobile;UHF) TK-280 (Portable;VHF) TK-380 (Portable;UHF) TK-980 (Mobile;800MHz) TK-981 (Mobile;900MHz) TK-480 (Portable;800MHz) TK-481 (Portable;900MHz) HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: This software is designed for use on an IBM PC, PS/2 and compatible computers with 10 Mbytes hard disk space, 32 Mbytes RAM. Super VGA monitor or better.
800X600 or higher resolution recommended. The operating system must be Microsoft Windows 98/2000/Me/XP. The computer must have a serial communication port to connect to a transceiver and be compatible with an IBM asynchronous communications adapter. You may select from the COM1-COM20 port on the computer.
Use a Kenwood KPG-36(for portable) or a KPG-46(for mobile) programming cable to connect the computer to the transceiver. A commercially available DB-25 male to DB-9 female adapter may be needed depending on the port configuration of your computer.
Caution: The computer resources may run short if you run the KPG-49D and other software simultaneously. CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE: 1.
Switch OFF the power to the computer. Connect the 25-pin connector on the KPG-36/46 cable to the COM1 - COM20 port on the computer. If the computer's COM port has 9 pins, use the DB-25M to DB-9F adapter. Switch ON the power to the computer. Power OFF the transceiver.
Connect the other end of the KPG-36/46 cable to the universal connector on the transceiver. Power ON the transceiver. PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGY: This section explains three typical programming operations. Note: When the programming data is transferred from the PC to the transceiver (writing the programming data) or vice versa (reading the programming data), the transceiver will automatically enter PC mode.
'PROGRAM' appears on the display. CREATING AND WRITING NEW DATA TO TRANSCEIVER 1.
Specify the transceiver model you want to program. Input all necessary data. (Channel Information, Edit/Optional Features, etc.) 3.
Write the data to the transceiver. (Program/Write Data to Radio) 4. Save the data to a disk if desired. (File/Save As) MODIFYING DATA PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN TO A TRANSCEIVER 1.
Read the transceiver data. (Program/Read Data from Radio) 2. Modify the data. (Channel Information, Edit/Optional Features, etc.) 3. Write the modified data to the transceiver. (Program/Write Data to Radio) 4. Save the data to a disk if desired.
(File/Save As) MODIFYING DISK DATA, THEN WRITING TO A TRANSCEIVER 1. Read the disk data.
(File/Open) 2. Modify the data. (Channel Information, Edit/Optional Features and so on) 3. Write the data to the transceiver. (Program/Write Data to Radio) 4. Save the data to a disk if desired.
(File/Save As) Data File name Size 3.49 MB Downloads 606 Language English License Author Website File name: Size: 3.49 MB Please register or login to download files from this category.
Hello to all, I hope I can get some information on this issue. Ive been all over the place with no real answers. I bought a Kenwood TK-780 and 880 (versions 1.50) for use on the amateur radios bands. I was told both radios would work on those bands. I had no problem programing the TK-780, but I'm having trouble with the TK-880. It seems that the TK-880 will not received on the frequencies below 444mhz. The frequencies I need are in the 442 and 443mhz range.
In the software program, its gives the ranges of 450-490, 485-512, and 400-430. But I was told this radio would program out of band. I'm using the KPG49D version 3.02 software on a version 1.50 radio.
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So I don't know if that is the problem. The software takes the 442, 443 frequencies but when I program to the radio, the receive frequency does not work but the transmit works since it is above 444mhz. Ediabas tool32 download.
So, I guess my main question is, can this radio (TK-880 version 1.50) take the amateur radio frequencies of 442 and 443mhz? Any help or suggestions, or redirection to another group would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and 73, David, KC5RHB. It seems that the TK-880 will not received on the frequencies below 444mhz. The frequencies I need are in the 442 and 443mhz range.
In the software program, its gives the ranges of 450-490, 485-512, and 400-430. But I was told this radio would program out of band. I'm using the KPG49D version 3.02 software on a version 1.50 radio. So I don't know if that is the problem. The software takes the 442, 443 frequencies but when I program to the radio, the receive frequency does not work but the transmit works since it is above 444mhz. So, I guess my main question is, can this radio (TK-880 version 1.50) take the amateur radio frequencies of 442 and 443mhz?
I am not personally familiar with the TK-880, but in previous model lines if you took the radio to a reputable Kenwood dealer they could retune the affected VCO to lower the lock range. Not a major problem. The only caveat is that it is not covered under warranty.
I am not personally familiar with the TK-880, but in previous model lines if you took the radio to a reputable Kenwood dealer they could retune the affected VCO to lower the lock range. Not a major problem. The only caveat is that it is not covered under warranty. This is true. I used to have a TK-880 installed in my old explorer that I had a few 70cm freqs programmed into that would not work because they were too low.
The radio needs to be aligned down a bit to work on those frequencies. I personally do not have a TK-880 but have many other types and am very effluent with kenwood programming software.
On several occasions I have 'lied' to the radio by telling it it was a different model type to effect what you are trying to do. Ive not had a kenwood that i couldn't manipulate via software to do what i wanted it to do 'amateur wise'. Also with the different model types ive found that the 'european versions' of model types allow you to replace the 'Talk-around' function with 'Reverse' a big plus for amateur useage. I personally do not have a TK-880 but have many other types and am very effluent with kenwood programming software. On several occasions I have 'lied' to the radio by telling it it was a different model type to effect what you are trying to do.
Ive not had a kenwood that i couldn't manipulate via software to do what i wanted it to do 'amateur wise'. Also with the different model types ive found that the 'european versions' of model types allow you to replace the 'Talk-around' function with 'Reverse' a big plus for amateur useage. 73's Kg4uad Comment #1: I thought effluent was what flowed thru sewer pipes.
You might want to check your choice of words there! Comment #2: With the Kenwood programming software, you can select any of the frequency ranges with the software that you want, even though the radio you own does not have the RF board for that range. Selecting a different freq. Range just allows you to program the radio with frequencies that you couldn't do otherwise if it is out of range of the RF board. Sometimes it will work, sometimes not. I hope that this clears up my earlier comment. Regards, Obijohn.
Found the following on the web: TK880 450-490mhz model stock radio bottoms out TX/RX at 443 mhz (we can move it down to 436 mhz!) Program radio for 441, 442, and 443 mhz. At 442mhz: Radio shouldn't receive. TX should unlock PLL (radio beeps after mic keyed for about 2 seconds).
To fix: open radio locate two holes (pll adjustment) bottom hole TC109 (towards front of radio) go 1/4 turn ccw (brings tx down to 440mhz) Lowest TX VCO will go is 434.5. TX range will be 434.5 to 470 middle hole TC106 go 1/4 turn cw (brings rx down to 440mhz) Lowest RX VCO will go is 436.0. RX range will be 436.0 to 470 Use KPG49D programming software and set 'Sensitivity' to 60 (low), 135 (medium), 200 (high) These settings control the varactor diodes in the front end preselector. Turn the L203 and L207 slugs fully clockwise.
Further adjust by feeding 400-500mhz into the antenna with a tracking generator and put a spectrum analyzer on TP2. Other info: top hole is VR1 (tx power) right hole (under speaker) is L5 or L6 (discriminator?) 4 inductors on left (top to bottom) are: L203(top), L203(bottom), L207(top), L207(bottom) Receiver circuit goes from antenna thru L203, thru an RF Amp transistor, then thru L207.
Found the following on the web: TK880 450-490mhz model stock radio bottoms out TX/RX at 443 mhz (we can move it down to 436 mhz!) Program radio for 441, 442, and 443 mhz. At 442mhz: Radio shouldn't receive. TX should unlock PLL (radio beeps after mic keyed for about 2 seconds). To fix: open radio locate two holes (pll adjustment) bottom hole TC109 (towards front of radio) go 1/4 turn ccw (brings tx down to 440mhz) Lowest TX VCO will go is 434.5. TX range will be 434.5 to 470 middle hole TC106 go 1/4 turn cw (brings rx down to 440mhz) Lowest RX VCO will go is 436.0. RX range will be 436.0 to 470 Use KPG49D programming software and set 'Sensitivity' to 60 (low), 135 (medium), 200 (high) These settings control the varactor diodes in the front end preselector. Turn the L203 and L207 slugs fully clockwise.
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Further adjust by feeding 400-500mhz into the antenna with a tracking generator and put a spectrum analyzer on TP2. Other info: top hole is VR1 (tx power) right hole (under speaker) is L5 or L6 (discriminator?) 4 inductors on left (top to bottom) are: L203(top), L203(bottom), L207(top), L207(bottom) Receiver circuit goes from antenna thru L203, thru an RF Amp transistor, then thru L207. I would seriously think twice about implementing this modification without the proper test equipment. Kenwoods Software Tuning option is made to be used in conjunction with a oscilloscope. Ive tried in the past to 'wing it' and its just not worth it.