TK-730 TK-830 dual band set-up

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timc185
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TK-730 TK-830 dual band set-up

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I'm new to the group and was wondering if anyone could give me any advice. I have recently bought an used Kenwood TK-730 and a TK-830 (from different places off ebay). I've read that these 2 radios can be link to form a dual band using a single head. The TK-830 came with the remote set-up and the TK-730 is a under the dash mount. I've searched for a KRK-4DB cable/kit and cannot find one. I've been told that the new KRK-7DB kit for TK-790 to 890 setup would work. Was wondering if this was true and if anyone could give me some direction in this case. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas.

Tim
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Re: TK-730 TK-830 dual band set-up

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The 90 kits will NOT work. Different assemblies and plugs.

Besides the krk-4db, you need the correct eeproms inside the radio (firmware). These are in the form of chips. I can't remember which is for which, but there's a FAA, FAB, FAC, and FAD. One is for standard dash mount or remote mount, one is for dual head, and the other 2 are for dual band (one per radio, #1 and #2). There is also some soldering inside the radios that needs to be completed if I remember correctly.
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Re: TK-730 TK-830 dual band set-up

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I have the instructions for putting it all together if you manage to find the parts. The only part of a x90 series that works is the cable. It's not a perfect match but the electrical connector fits and they are wired the same.
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