On another note, the TK-353 uses the same programming cable/microphones as the
TH-F6A ham tri-bander which can be bought new or as part of a combo cable on
ebay.
Model KPG-36D is the software to use for the 353.
Andy KC2GOW
skipp025 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Great information... and with some models of mobile and portable
radios you can get into different modes by pressing various buttons
on power-up. One combination might put the radio into front panel
programming mode while another two-button combo might put the radio
in pc programming mode. Depends if the proper internal jumpers have
been set to allow front panel programming.
Don't forget some of the older radios with an odd ball programming
interface. Even as a Kenwood Dealer it was very hard for me to find
programming cables for radios like the tk-230 and tk-330 type
portable radios. We often have to make our own...
It seems like some radio brands & models almost require you hold
your right leg in the air pointing southeast... on Tuesday only
before 11am using the exact special software on the exact special
computer with some secret power up sequence to read and write
information to a radio.
Ahh... the things we do.
cheers,
s.
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Generally you have to put the Kenwood radios in to programming mode,
then
> you can read/write to it.
>
> Try one of the following to get it into programming mode.
>
> Press and hold the button below PTT and C button and then turn on.
Wait a
> couple of seconds.
>
> or
>
> Press and hold "MON" and "A" buttons, and then turn on. Wait a couple of
> seconds.
>
> You should also check out the Kenwoodlmr yahoo group.
>
> -Sean
>
>
> > Hey guys,
> > I just got handed a Kenwood TK-353 to program...being new to the
> > 353 I am not sure where to look with this problem--> I have the
> > software and cable but cannot communicate with the radio. The port
> > settings are correct but the computer and radio will not handshake at
> > all.
> >
> > Any special procedure for programming this one?
> > Yes I am running the software off my old 486MHz machine in DOS mode.
> >
> > Andy KC2GOW
> >
> >
>
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