A. GENERAL
SOFTWARE LICENSE NOTICE :
1. The copyright for the software is the property of the KENWOOD Corporation.
2. The software shall not be used or copied except as authorized in writing by the KENWOOD Corporation.
3. KENWOOD Corporation accepts no responsibility for damages, consequential or otherwise, caused by the use of the software.
4. The specifications of the software are subject to change without notice.
5. The software has been carefully designed; however, after reviewing the given descriptions, if you have questions, encounter mistakes, or need additional information, please contact the KENWOOD Corporation.
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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.
SUPPLIED ITEMS
Your programming software package includes the following:
3 floppy disks (3.5', 1.44MB)
Installation manual
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)
B. INTRODUCTION
HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
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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.
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The operating system must be Microsoft Windows 98/2000/Me/XP.
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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.
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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.
C. CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT
PROCEDURE:
1. Switch OFF the power to the computer.
2. 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.
3. Switch ON the power to the computer.
4. Power OFF the transceiver.
5. Connect the other end of the KPG-36/46 cable to the universal connector on the transceiver.
6. Power ON the transceiver.
D. 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. (Model)
2. 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)
Manuals
- TK-981 Brochure (354 KB)
- TK-981 Instruction Manual (1.09 MB)
- TK-981 Service Supplement (2001) (3.95 MB) (TK-981 s/n 30600001 and later)
- TK-981 Service Supplement II (2005) (887 KB) (TK-981 s/n 60600001 and later)
- TK-981 Price Sheet (Jan, 2006) (828 KB)
KPG-49D Version 2 and 3.01 are DOS based and not fun to use, while KPG-49D versions 4.xx are Windows based and will work on ANYWindows computer running 95 thru Windows 10 once again, CPU speed does not matter! The radio is programmed using FCC ID numbers. 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).
Accessories
Antennas
- Diamond NR910M/NR910N 2m/70cm/33cm (133 KB) (original) (European cut)
- Diamond NR950M 2m/70cm/33cm (European cut)
Programming
- Detailed programming cable (63 KB)
- Programming cable (86 KB)
- KD6VPH's Frequency-to-channel utility (8 KB)
- KW900EZP KPG-49D file converter (DOS) (46 KB)
- KPG-49D Programming Software, Version 4.01 (dated 2004/09/03, Windows) (3.45 MB)
- KPG-49D Programming Software, Version 3.01 (dated 2001/05/22, DOS) (522 KB)
- KPG-49D Programming Software, Version 2.00 (dated 1999/05/08, DOS) (499 KB)
- Prolific PL-2303 USB Driver (1.44 MB) (earlier version that works, whereas this one (v110) doesn't)
Modifications
- Kenwood MC-45DM on TK-981 (87 KB)
Repeater Listings
Reference Sites
- Kenwood's product page (kenwoodusa.com)
- Kenwood Information Index (repeater-builder.com)
- Exploring 900Mhz (qsl.net)
Mailing Lists
- From the description text: 'This listserv is used to further experimentation and utilization of the 902-928 MHz amateur radio spectrum using voice and data communications. Please limit your posts to information relating to these subjects ONLY. Want and For-Sale ads allowed. Do not post EBAY links. Do NOT list non-900 MHz applicable items.'
- From the description text: 'For those interested in utilizing the 900 MHz amateur radio band. This group is here to discuss modification of commercial radio gear to amateur radio use, repeater construction for 900 MHz, and other related topics relating to the 900 MHz amateur radio band.'
Wanted
Kpg-49d 4.02 Download
- B51-8478-10 Service Manual (in PDF form)
Kpg-49d Software