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Kenwood Radio Programming Software TK 3207
Radio Software OS Prg. Cable Notes Handhelds (TK-1nn to 4nn) TK-190 KPG-59D DOS KPG-36 TK-230 KPG-11D DOS KPG-10 TK-240 KPG-11D DOS KPG-10 TK-249 KPG-20D DOS KPG-8 Or KPG-22 cable TK-250 KPG-23D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-255 KPG-31D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-259 KPG-32D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-260 KPG-27D or D1 DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-260 KPG-77D DOS ? See note 4. TK-260G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-261 KPG-34D ? ? See note 4. TK-270 KPG-27D or D1 DOS KPG-22 Wideband only. TK-270G KPG-56D Windows ? Narrowband-capable version of the TK-270 TK-272 KPG-27D or D1 DOS ? TK-272G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-278 KPG-27D or D1 DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-278G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-280 KPG-49D See note KPG-36 The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software.The KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use. TK-285 KPG-62D DOS KPG-36 TK-290 KPG-38D DOS ? TK-330 KPG-11D DOS KPG-10 TK-340 KPG-11D DOS KPG-10 TK-349 KPG-20D DOS KPG-8 Or KPG-22 cable TK-350 KPG-23D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used.UHF version of the VHF TK-250 TK-353 KPG-26D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-355 KPG-31D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-359 KPG-32D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-360 KPG-27D or D1 DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used.See note 4. TK-360 KPG-77D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used.See note 4. TK-360G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-361 KPG-34D ? ? See note 4. TK-370 KPG-27D or D1 DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-370G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-372 KPG-27D or D1 DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-373G KPG-76D Windows ? TK-378 KPG-27D or D1 DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-378G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-380 KPG-49D See note KPG-36 The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software.The KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use. TK-385 KPG-62D DOS KPG-36 TK-388 KPG-27D DOS KPG-22 KPG-8 cable can also be used. TK-390 KPG-38D DOS ? TK-430 KPG-16D DOS KPG-8 Or KPG-22 cable TK-431 KPG-16D DOS KPG-8 Or KPG-22 cable TK-480 (early) KPG-35D DOS KPG-36 The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software.The 480 is a 800 MHz handheld, early version (serial numbers prior to 3010000)There are also two different spec sheets - the early (narrow) and later (wide) ones. TK-480 (late) KPG-49D See note KPG-36 KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use. The TK-480 is an 800 MHz handheld, later version (serial numbers after 3010000, model plate marked "Ver 2.0, and with a red triangle above the "W" in the KENWOOD logo label at the top of the front panel).There are also two different spec sheets - the early (narrow) and later (wide) ones. TK-481 (early) KPG-35D DOS KPG-36 900 MHz handheld, early version (serial numbers prior to 3010000).There are also two different spec sheets - the early (narrow) and later (wide) ones. TK-481 (late) KPG-49D See note KPG-36 The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software.KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use. The TK-481 is a 900 MHz handheld, later version (serial numbers after 3010000, model plate marked "Ver 2.0, and with a red triangle above the "W" in the KENWOOD logo label at the top of the front panel).There are also two different spec sheets - the early (narrow) and later (wide) ones. Mobiles (TK-6nn-9nn) TK-630 KPG-7D DOS KPG-4 Low band version of the High band TK-730 and UHF TK-830 TK-690 KPG-44D Windows KPG-43 Low band version of the High band TK-790 and UHF TK-890 TK-705 (VHF)TK-805 (UHF) KPG-3 DOS ? TK-705D KPG-6D DOS KPG-4 High band version of TK-805D TK-706D KPG-6D DOS KPG-4 High band version of TK-806D TK-709 KPG-20D DOS KPG-4 High band version of TK-809. European radio, not FCC Type Approved. TK-715 KPG-41D DOS KPG-4 TK-730 KPG-7D DOS KPG-4 High band version of the low band TK-630 and UHF TK-830 TK-740 KPG-47D DOS ? High band version of the UHF TK-840. Uses the KPG-46 cable. TK-752 KPG-28D DOS KPG-4 TK-759 KPG-28D DOS KPG-4 TK-760 KPG-29D DOS KPG-46 TK-760G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-762 KPG-29D DOS KPG-4 TK-762G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-768 KPG-29D DOS KPG-4 TK-768G KPG-56D Windows KPG-46 TK-780 KPG-49D See note KPG-46 The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software.KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use. TK-780 KPG-60D DOS KPG-46 See note 4 TK-782 KPG-77D ? ? TK-785 KPG-62D DOS KPG-46 TK-790 KPG-44D DOS KPG-43 High band version of the low band TK-690 and UHF TK-890 TK-805D KPG-6D DOS KPG-4 TK-806D KPG-6D DOS KPG-4 TK-809 KPG-20D DOS KPG-4 UHF version of TK-709. European radio, not FCC Type Approved. HT cousin is TK349. TK-815 KPG-41D DOS KPG-4 TK-830 KPG-7D DOS KPG-4 UHF version of the low band TK-630 and High band TK-730 TK-840 KPG-25D DOS KPG-4 UHF version of the VHF TK-740, the 800 MHz TK-940 and 900 MHz TK-941. Supposedly the later units use KPG-25DM or KPG-25DM2 software (see note 4). One person's experience is detailed at TK-840 KPG-47D DOS KPG-46 UHF version of the high band TK-740.See note 4. TK-852 KPG-28D DOS KPG-4 TK-859 KPG-28D DOS KPG-4 TK-860 KPG-29D DOS KPG-4 TK-860G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-862 KPG-29D DOS KPG-4 TK-862G KPG-56D Windows ? TK-868 KPG-29D DOS KPG-4 TK-868G KPG-56D Windows KPG-46 TK-863G KPG-76D Windows ? TK-880 KPG-49D see note KPG-46 The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software.The KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use.Some web sites say that KPG-60D or KPG-62D or even KPG-63D is used. See note 4. TK-880 KPG-60D DOS KPG-46 European version TK-885 KPG-62D DOS KPG-46 TK-890 KPG-44D DOS KPG-43 UHF version of the low band TK-690 and the high band TK-790 TK-930 KPG-5D DOS KPG-4 TK-931 KPG-5D DOS KPG-4 TK-940 KPG-25D DOS KPG-4 800 MHz version of the 400 MHz TK-840 and 900 MHz TK-941. Later units use KPG-25DM or KPG-25DM2 software. TK-941 KPG-25D DOS KPG-4 900 MHz version of the 400 MHz TK-840 and 800 MHz TK-940. Later units use KPG-25DM or KPG-25DM2 software. TK-980 KPG-49D See note KPG-46 The TK-980 is an 800 MHz mobile.The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software. KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use. TK-981 KPG-49D See note KPG-46 The TK-981 is a 900 MHz mobile. There are articles elsewhere that describe how to put these on the amateur 900 MHz band.The TK-280, TK-380, TK-480, TK-481, TK-780, TK-880, TK-980 and TK-981 all use the same software. KPG-49D Version 2.(any number) and 3.(any number) are DOS based, while version 4.(any number) are Windows based and much easier to use. Newer 4-digit model numbers TK-2100 KPG-48D Windows ? TK-2101 KPG-48D Windows KPG-22 TK-2107 KPG-55D Windows KPG-22 TK-2118 KPG-69D ? ? TK-2160 KPG-82D Windows ? TK-2170 KPG-101D Windows ? TK-3160 KPG-82D Windows ? TK-3180 KPG-89D Windows ? TK-2100 KPG-48D DOS ? TK-2102 KPG-55D DOS ? TK-2107 KPG-55D DOS ? TK-2140 KPG-74D Windows ? TK-2160 KPG-82D ? ? TK-2170 KPG-101D ? ? TK-2180 KPG-89DKSee note Windows ? Use KPG-92D software when programming the TK-2180/3180/7180/7189/8180/8189 in the UK (that is "E" variants).Do not use KPG-92 on units with USA firmware! This is the voice of experience! TK-3100 KPG-48D DOS ? TK-3101 KPG-48D Windows KPG-22 TK-3102 KPG-55D DOS ? TK-3107 KPG-55D Windows KPG-22 TK-3118 KPG-69D ? ? TK-3130 KPG-75D Windows ? TK-3131 KPG-75D Windows ? TK-3140 KPG-74D Windows ? TK-3160 KPG-82D ? ? TK-3170 KPG-101D ? ? TK-3173 KPG-101D ? ? TK-3180 KPG-89DSee note Windows ? Use KPG-92D software when programming the TK-2180/3180/7180/7189/8180/8189 in the UK (that is "E" variants).Do not use KPG-92 on units with USA firmware! This is the voice of experience! TK-3200 KPG-88D Windows ? TK-6110 KPG-59D DOS ? TK-7102 KPG-70D ? ? TK-7108 KPG-70D ? ? TK-7150 KPG-79D Windows KPG-46 TK-7160 KPG-99DK Windows KPG-46 TK-7180 KPG-89DKSee note Windows KPG-46 High band version of the TK-8180. Similar to TK7189 but has a faceplate speaker instead of the 12-button DTMF keypad. 25w, 128 groups, max 512 channels. Use KPG-92D software when programming the TK-2180/3180/7180/7189/8180/8189 in the UK (that is "E" variants).Do not use KPG-92 on units with USA firmware! This is the voice of experience! TK-7189 KPG-89DKSee note Windows KPG-46 High band version of the TK-8189. Similar to TK7180 but has a 12-button DTMF keypad instead of the faceplate speaker (requires external speaker). 25w, 128 groups, max 512 channels. TK-8102 KPG-70D ? ? TK-8108 KPG-70D ? ? TK-8150 KPG-79D Windows KPG-46 TK-8160 KPG-99DK Windows KPG-46 TK-8180 KPG-89DKSee note Windows KPG-46 UHF version of the TK-7180. Similar to TK8189 but has a faceplate speaker instead of the 12-button DTMF keypad. 25w, 128 groups, max 512 channels.Use KPG-92D software when programming the TK-2180/3180/7180/7189/8180/8189 in the UK (that is "E" variants).Do not use KPG-92 on units with USA firmware! This is the voice of experience! TK-8189 KPG-89DKSee note Windows KPG-46 UHF version of the TK-7189. Similar to TK8180 but has a 12-button DTMF keypad instead of the faceplate speaker (requires external speaker). 25w, 128 groups, max 512 channels. Base Stations TKB-620 (Low Band)TKB-720 (VHF)TKB-820 (UHF) KPG-21D DOS KPT-50 The KPT-50 is a not-very-common hardware programing box which can operate standalone (with its own keyboard and screen), or using a PC with KPG-21D software (much easier).There is an article on programing the TKR-x20 series here. RepeatersThere are some repeater notes here. TKR-720 (VHF)TKR-820 (UHF) KPG-21D DOS KPT-50 TKR-730 (VHF)TKR-830 (UHF) KPG-47D ? KPG-46 TKR-740 (VHF)TKR-840 (UHF) KPG-47D Windows KPG-46 TKR-750 /751 (VHF)TKR-850 / 851 (UHF) See note Windows KPG-46 KPG-66D for TKR-850 Version 1. KPG91D works on TKR-850 Version 1 & 2. NXR-710 (VHF)NXR-810 (UHF) KPG-129D Windows KPG-46 Current version is 3.20 as of the time this entry was added (September 2022) Notes:1) The KPG-36 started life as a KPG-4 and the radio end replaced with a one-piece speaker mic plug instead of a RJ-connector. You can use a KPG-4 with a home-made adapter that consists of a RJ-jack, some wire, and a speaker-mic connector. See these photos of a KPG-36 connector front and rear.2) The KPG-22 is similar to the KPG-4 but with a dual connector (1/8" mini and a 1/16" sub-mini headphone-style connectors) for the later handhelds. See this photo and this schematic of a KPG-22 cable. You can make an adapter cable that will let you use your KPG-4 on the handhelds that use a KPG-22 very easily using two separate plugs - just use the plug connection info from the schematic.3) Note that Kenwood numbers the mobile radio microphone jack pins backward from Ethernet. The KPG-4 and the KPG-46 cabls are identical except for the RJ connector crimped on the radio end of the cable. The KPG-4 has a 6-pin (RJ-11 / RJ-12-style) connector. The earlier KPG-46 has an 8-pin connector (RJ-45 style) and the center 6 pins are wired the same and the outer 2 pins are not used. If you are careful the 6-pin KPG-4 will work perfectly in the center of the 8-pin mic jack (until the plastic tab breaks off) since pins 1 and 8 on the 8-pin jack aren't used for programming purposes. Look carefully at the 6-pin plug however, some have a thicker shoulder that will push pins 1 and 8 of the 8-pin jack up into the plastic body of the jack, bending and damaging the two pins. If you are going to build your own programming adapter you could copy one trick I saw - the person used a dual jack snap-in housing, mounted the perf-board inside, had a DE-9 pigtail coming out of one side, a connector for a 12vDC wall wart on the same side, and both 6-pin and 8-pin jacks mounted into the housing. The two jacks were wired so he could use a common 6-pin phone cable to connect to to the 6-pin radios, and a common ethernet patch cord for the 8-pin radios. Or you could build it with one connector, and build an adapter starting with a 6-pin RJ-12 jack wired to a stub of a common 8-pin RJ45 ethernet cable. See this schematic for a KPG-4 and KPG-46 cable. Or look here: Here's another one. If you are going to build your own programming adapter you will want to print both and study them.Your page maintainer finally resolved the homebrew cable and KPG-4 versus KPG-46 issue by purchasing a DE-9 KPG-4 and a USB FTDI KPG-46 cable from Mark Dunkle at He has a direct sales web page so that you can avoid the eBay markup. His cables just plain work.4) Yes, conflicting information. It's what we received. We'd love to have any info that will resolve the conflicts.5) You will find that a LOT of the DOS KPG-software only supports COM1 or COM2. Later it supported COM1-4.One way to run it on a later PC is to get a USB memory stick and make it bootable with Rufus and / or FreeDos. Load the DOS programming software (i.e. KPF-25D for a TK-840) onto the memory stick. Boot your PC using the USB stick, run the KPG- program.Another way is to run it under DOSbox-X (a free program) under Windows XP, 7, 8 or 10. You will have to manually re-assign the USB COM port from whatever windows automatically assigned them to using the SERIAL command inside DOXbox-X... they need to be either COM1 or COM2 for the DOS KPG- software to see them. If either port is labled as already in use, ignore that and do the assignment anyway. 2ff7e9595c
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