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motorolamonster911 · Post by **motorolamonster911** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 8:29 pm

Dont hate, I have a Kenwood question...

... lol

Anybody have any clue what software to use for the portable TK-280 and the mobile TK-880?

Any ideas about wiring schematics too???

Thanks!

Nick

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 8:32 pm

Kenwood "80 series" radios use KPG-49D programming software. All the radios in this series use the same software, no matter if it is a portable or mobile.

KPG-49D Software programs all of the following radios.

TK-280 VHF Conventional / LTR Portable
TK-380 UHF Conventional / LTR Portable
TK-480 800 MHz Conventional / LTR Portable

TK-780 VHF Conventional / LTR Mobile
TK-880 UHF Conventional / LTR Mobile
TK-980 800 MHz Conventional / LTR Mobile

Wes

Susan157 · Post by **Susan157** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 8:09 am

The Newer Kenwood RSS
Is The KPG 56D

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 8:47 am

Kenwood RSS KPG-56D WILL NOT Program any 80 series radio. It is used for the 60 series mobile radios and 70 series portable radios only.

commtek · Post by **commtek** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:47 pm

Wes is correct. There is even a windows version of the KPG49D out now.

stangmansvo · Post by **stangmansvo** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 2:44 am

Hello,
Hope some of you guys & gals maybe able to assist me in programming a tk 272g . Im "brand" new with kenwood radios but have experience with motorola radios.
I dont have any instructions on the tk 272G so Im in need of help.

thanks for your time
steve

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 11:34 am

All Kenwood RSS's are available online, just go to there site, and you can find them.

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 12:28 pm

Kenwood makes all their RSS for Amatuer radios ONLY avaliable to the public on their website.

Commercial RSS is avaliable to download from a special site for dealers only.

The proper RSS for the TK-272G is KPG-56D

If you need your radio programmed, you can ship to me and I can help you out.

Email me direct.

Wes

OX · Post by OX » Sat Dec 20, 2003 9:49 pm

A different Kenwood question:

I have a pair of TK-860's (G or H, don't know). I built a Kenwood RIB out of a Dallas IC. I seem to get levels ok on both sides of the IC but the radio seems to need to be in programming mode. Does someone have instructions on how to put this thing into program mode?

I also had the instructions to make the TK860 into a front programmable radio, tried it and it didn't work. Something about soldering a jumper across to test points on the display. This would be cool too but not necessary. Can someone help out on this?

jim · Post by **jim** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 10:03 pm

I just programmed one of these and didn't have to put it in a program mode. I just read/wrote it.

motorolamonster911 · Post by **motorolamonster911** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 10:12 pm

I have never programmed a Kenwood before.

Will I need a RIB to program the TK-280 and TK-880??

I seen someone program these before and use ribless cables.

Does anyone know where to find these cables?

Nick

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 11:53 pm

You will not need a RIB to program any Kenwood radio. Each programming cable has a chip built in, located inside the DB25 connector.

kydeputy1463 · Post by **kydeputy1463** » Sun Jan 11, 2004 10:12 pm

When programming a 272-G/372-G, use the TK-270G-370-G option this way you can put 128 channels into it instead of just 32. Just a little help

. Thats one reason we have so many Kenwood's around here, I can create a codeplug, without having the radio in front of me and the software/cables are dirt cheap.

Mon Jan 12, 2004 5:01 am

Here's a little Kenwood tip. (Don't laugh. I thought the guy who told it to me was nuts also, but it works!) If you're programming a TK280 and it wont read or write, moisten the radio end of the cable. Licke the end of your finger and just rub it over the contacts and it works beautifully. DO NOT lick the end of the cable as you may get a small shock.

And that concludes today's Kenwood 101.

stangmansvo · Post by **stangmansvo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 5:10 am

WOW ! thanks guys
im new with kenwoods and sure need the tips.
steve

REYESITO · Post by **REYESITO** » Sat May 07, 2005 3:17 pm

Wes wrote:You will not need a RIB to program any Kenwood radio. Each programming cable has a chip built in, located inside the DB25 connector.

HELLO YOU WILL HAVE THE PINOUT OF THE RIB FOR THE TK280? I SEE 14 PIN BUT NOT YOU WHICH it is TX/RXDATA

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