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Hey,
Has anyone used a TK-730 ofr APRS or Packet work? If so, what pins do you use?

Thanks,
Phil

It is not possible to adjust the power via a button or with a per channel setting. Sorry, but I have tried.

Phil

Ryan,

Yes it is adjusted inside the radio. I can't remember which POT it is right now, but I'm sure someone on here does. I will look tonight when I get home.

Phil

Hi all,

Does anyone know if the tk-7180/8180 radios can be dual-banded? I see that they have remote heads, but dual-band info I can't seem to find.

Thanks,

Phil KK6PE

I recently got a "new" Kenwood TK-730G off of eBay and was under the impression that it covered 136-160 MHz. However, when I attempted to program it for various amateur frequencies n the 144-146 MHz sub-band, the radio "beeped" on those channels. Am I "S.O.L." with tis...

Thanks for the help. The biggest problem I have right now is no power cords. I can get by with 32 channel. I don't really need 160 channels anyway. Does anyone have some used power cords cheap:-) (what else) lol Thanks, RoD[/quote] I'll see whatI can dig up. Do you need any of the 6-pin or the 15-pi...

You are correct on the EEPROMs. Change the head and deck to the 24c16. Same thing works on the 830. You will also need to remove 2 little SMD resistors. 1 from the deck and one from the head in order to program the radio. Do a search here and you will find exactly the info you need. Peter. Also, re...

Does anyone have experience with these radio's and software? I would like to program frequencies in several groups, but I don't have much in this area in the way of trunked systems. Any ideas?

Thank you,
Phil KG6ZIU

Yes they all did work for me at 1 time. It must be the EEPROMS, as that is the only thing I have changed. I will check the SMD's as well.
Phil

I believe they all worked at 1 time. Perhaps I need the correct eeproms-where to get?

Thanks,
Phil

I seem to have a problem. I have a tk-630, as well as a -730/830 dual band setup. Both of them do the same thing-blinking all segments upon powerup and then goes to "group 1 Channel 1" and blinks that along with the aux indicator. It will go into program mode just fine, though I can't read...

I have a 97 grand prix and was wondering where was a good place to mount the radio (tk-730H with remote head)? Just the main radio not the remote head. I was thinking under the seat or in the trunk. I also have another question I also need to mount a strobe light power supply. Can I run both of the...

Well,
I discovered that I have the wrong software.... AND I discovered tha tI have a 400-430 bandsplit version. Is there anyone out there that needs the radio that I have??
Phil

Hi all,
I can't figure out why I can'y program my radio- New software and cable(icom of course...). what to do?

Phil KG6ZIU

Andy, The dimensions are as follows-7"x2"x3" with cable(2 1/2 without). Hope this helps. What band split are you using on hte -830? Phil KG6ZIU I was looking at doing a mobile install of a TK-730 / TK-830 into a Toyota 4Runner and would hope someone would be kind enough to measure the...