Well it’s 25 years on and I still have my 3 X80 series radios, U, V(high power) and 800 MHz (who wants to mess with the GSM TELCOMM stuff, NOT). Like to find some of the DTMF KENWOOD mics for these radios. You can program power on lock that prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing the radio until you enter the unlock code into the radio.
I bought some new Kenwood DTMF mikes on eBay, but have not tried out to recommend if good or not. . Kenwood radios are a program and use until they stop type radios....they just never seem to stop if the Antenna SWR is in spec. Great selection of radios you have !
@@EricTechstuffs there is also a lockout for reading the radio to prevent any information on what’s programmed into the radio. Should be under radio options in the very top of the data page once it’s opened via KPG-49.
No mod is needed for the type 1 to work on 70 cm. When you program in a 70cm freq. the software will show a pop up box saying out of range. Just click OK and it will take the 70cm freq.
Hi 👋 I was wondering if you can please make another video like this one but I have a tk-760g version that I would like to get 2meters I believe. Right now it only covers 2meters business channels. If you can make a video on it that would be great thank you 🙏 😊😊
I have a 762G. The 762/760 also has different models. On the back label you should see if it is a k, k2, or m model. These radios also have the same layout as in this video. 148~174 - K ( hard but may tune down 4 mhz to cover 144) 136~162 - K2 (ready for ham) 146~174 - M (ready for ham, may need to tune down a little to get lower 144) The software may spit out an error when programming 144 in the m and K models, ignore error and write to radio - it will work. Thanks for watching !
I have an analog uniden bearcat bc550a(bc350a) scanner and I want to use the components and case to make a transceiver. I can't find a schematic for doing it I know it's not practical it would be kind of a gimmick but surprised I can't find a write up on it even since its such a common device. I'm learning how circuits work and such in the infant stage. Haha
That’s great ! I know it’s easier to create some basic Hf ham transceivers that would be wher to look. I know they even have SDR kits to do what you looking at doing. Radio and electronics are all about experimentation!
Is there something wrong inside my radio I bought it off of eBay and it was from a school district and had program some school bus channels. I was able to get those channels off of there but afterwards the scan button and the up and down button doesn’t work anymore the little button on the front are my channel selection. 🤨🤨. Plus the scan button doesn’t work.
I think your radio is fine. From what you describe , if you are using the Kenwood programming software you can program the Key assignments under the "Edit -->Key assignments tab. To verify you have those keys assignment they way you would like. If you are using CHIRP, you should also be able to assign or re assign they front panel keys to your liking . Please let me know how it goes ! These are great little radios !
@@EricTechstuffs I have tried assigning them using Kenwood software but I was able to and it still wouldn’t work but I will try Chirp and get back to you.
@@EricTechstuffs is there a way I can mail you my radio and I can see if you can take a look at it and try to fix it? Or I can send it to you for a trade?? Thanks 🙏 also make a video on it?
Did you also adjust the TX pot ? I programmed in a couple of test channels to use to verify I did 450.00,445.00, 443.00 and also added 490,480,470 IF you adjust the TX pot you will loose the top half 490-480 and start gaining lower spectrum 445-443 so you know your going the right direction
@@EricTechstuffs I did do the TX. I set it at 443 and would just barely get it to send a signal. Would turn it just the smallest amount more and the radio would trip out on a "safety ". Basically shut off and turn back on. RX is clear as could be. I stopped so not to screw the whole thing up.
Update... for anyone interested as to what caused my issue. It was caused me not putting brain in proper gear! I had to low of a power supply. Just needed a few more amps! With that being said. You can't mess up this adjustment. I fiddled and turned and turned some more before the low amperage was discovered. Just program a 441,442,443 462,463,464. Turn and test TX with another radio. Do the same with RX. Not a big deal, just make sure brain is the proper gear and don't slip the clutch! 😝 BTW, I used a WIHA 1.5X40 screw driver and just filed down to fit.
@@pumper34x That is great ! Yes, they do need a decent power supply. Welcome to a great 70cm / GMRS radio ! Now I am playing around with fleetsync. you can also add a key assignment called OST that can allow to change CTCSS tone selection. I did remove the resistor for from panel programming so it can be reprogrammed in the field too ! kinda like this video : ua-cam.com/video/ZpBywmVqhfU/v-deo.html
Eric, I happened to get a Type 3 in an auction lot with two other radios and a power supply, and it looks like new. Do you think it will tune-up to that 450MHz? I may have missed it, but does your adjustment cover the full UHF range of the product from 400-490MHz? If you happen to have a link to the original information where you learned about the hack, that would be great too. Thanks!
Hey that is great ! The type 3 *MAY* get up to 450 all a matter of adjustments with the tiniest flathead you can find. This only shifts the operating range up or down depending on what way to turn. It adjusts the VCO. Some radios are more forgiving than others. This series will not open it up to full spectrum 400-490 and was broken down into the 3 sub categories of low 400, mid 400 and high 400. I know that with the type 3 many have had success getting it to 70cm ham . This is a link with good info, great site : forums.mygmrs.com/topic/1328-kenwood-tk-880h-1/ Let me know how it goes !
You can determine this from the Last 3 digits in FCC ID Number on the back. Type 1 ends in 110, Type 2 ends in 120, Type 3 ends in 130. TK-880 Type 1 is aligned for 450-490MHz, Type 2 is for 485-512MHz, Type 3 is 400-430MHz. Thanks for watching !
Do you know where I can find the programming software for the TK-880H ? I found the KPG-60D but its in German. I can't figure out how to change the language so I can set the configuration on my serial port. Can you offer any info?
@@n1kkriyes you can but you can really/mess things up IF you do not have the instructions found in the service manual. First it has to be set up in the programming software. Read the radio and then go to Options and peek around in there, may be multiple screens. You will find an item like front panel programming or user programable. Check that button and reprogram the radio. Now it’s been twenty years since I played with my radios for programming but there are two buttons to press while turning on the radio. Please try and find the service manual for your model & version which will have the detailed information you need.
@@Subgunman Hi and thanks for your reply. in the past year or so I have solved the programing problem and easily can program the radio. It's a pretty good radio for GMRS use. I have a few Amateur 440 repeaters I have used it on and considering the radio was given to me my only expense was picking up a D.C. power cord less than $10. My 880H must have already been tuned for the 450-470 range. It worked with good sensitivity on both GMRS and Amateur.
How many times do I say this radio is tiny or small ? I know there are smaller radios, for the time they were great !
Well it’s 25 years on and I still have my 3 X80 series radios, U, V(high power) and 800 MHz (who wants to mess with the GSM TELCOMM stuff, NOT). Like to find some of the DTMF KENWOOD mics for these radios. You can program power on lock that prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing the radio until you enter the unlock code into the radio.
I bought some new Kenwood DTMF mikes on eBay, but have not tried out to recommend if good or not. . Kenwood radios are a program and use until they stop type radios....they just never seem to stop if the Antenna SWR is in spec. Great selection of radios you have !
Aldo thank you for the tip on TX lockout... A nice feature to have for sure !
@@EricTechstuffs there is also a lockout for reading the radio to prevent any information on what’s programmed into the radio. Should be under radio options in the very top of the data page once it’s opened via KPG-49.
No mod is needed for the type 1 to work on 70 cm. When you program in a 70cm freq. the software will show a pop up box saying out of range. Just click OK and it will take the 70cm freq.
Hi 👋 I was wondering if you can please make another video like this one but I have a tk-760g version that I would like to get 2meters I believe. Right now it only covers 2meters business channels. If you can make a video on it that would be great thank you 🙏 😊😊
I have a 762G. The 762/760 also has different models. On the back label you should see if it is a k, k2, or m model. These radios also have the same layout as in this video.
148~174 - K ( hard but may tune down 4 mhz to cover 144)
136~162 - K2 (ready for ham)
146~174 - M (ready for ham, may need to tune down a little to get lower 144)
The software may spit out an error when programming 144 in the m and K models, ignore error and write to radio - it will work. Thanks for watching !
I have an analog uniden bearcat bc550a(bc350a) scanner and I want to use the components and case to make a transceiver. I can't find a schematic for doing it I know it's not practical it would be kind of a gimmick but surprised I can't find a write up on it even since its such a common device. I'm learning how circuits work and such in the infant stage. Haha
That’s great ! I know it’s easier to create some basic Hf ham transceivers that would be wher to look. I know they even have SDR kits to do what you looking at doing. Radio and electronics are all about experimentation!
Is there something wrong inside my radio I bought it off of eBay and it was from a school district and had program some school bus channels. I was able to get those channels off of there but afterwards the scan button and the up and down button doesn’t work anymore the little button on the front are my channel selection. 🤨🤨. Plus the scan button doesn’t work.
I think your radio is fine. From what you describe , if you are using the Kenwood programming software you can program the Key assignments under the "Edit -->Key assignments tab. To verify you have those keys assignment they way you would like. If you are using CHIRP, you should also be able to assign or re assign they front panel keys to your liking . Please let me know how it goes ! These are great little radios !
@@EricTechstuffs I have tried assigning them using Kenwood software but I was able to and it still wouldn’t work but I will try Chirp and get back to you.
@@EricTechstuffs is there a way I can mail you my radio and I can see if you can take a look at it and try to fix it? Or I can send it to you for a trade?? Thanks 🙏 also make a video on it?
Thanks for the video. Got my type one to rx 443, but no go on tx. Guess I'll just sit back and listen.
Did you also adjust the TX pot ? I programmed in a couple of test channels to use to verify I did 450.00,445.00, 443.00 and also added 490,480,470 IF you adjust the TX pot you will loose the top half 490-480 and start gaining lower spectrum 445-443 so you know your going the right direction
@@EricTechstuffs I did do the TX. I set it at 443 and would just barely get it to send a signal. Would turn it just the smallest amount more and the radio would trip out on a "safety ". Basically shut off and turn back on. RX is clear as could be. I stopped so not to screw the whole thing up.
Update... for anyone interested as to what caused my issue. It was caused me not putting brain in proper gear! I had to low of a power supply. Just needed a few more amps!
With that being said. You can't mess up this adjustment. I fiddled and turned and turned some more before the low amperage was discovered. Just program a 441,442,443 462,463,464. Turn and test TX with another radio. Do the same with RX. Not a big deal, just make sure brain is the proper gear and don't slip the clutch! 😝
BTW, I used a WIHA 1.5X40 screw driver and just filed down to fit.
@@pumper34x Awesome news - One of the smallest screwdrivers I own is just for this radio !!
@@pumper34x That is great ! Yes, they do need a decent power supply. Welcome to a great 70cm / GMRS radio ! Now I am playing around with fleetsync. you can also add a key assignment called OST that can allow to change CTCSS tone selection. I did remove the resistor for from panel programming so it can be reprogrammed in the field too ! kinda like this video : ua-cam.com/video/ZpBywmVqhfU/v-deo.html
Its worth it you can now do fleet syn now
Eric, I happened to get a Type 3 in an auction lot with two other radios and a power supply, and it looks like new. Do you think it will tune-up to that 450MHz? I may have missed it, but does your adjustment cover the full UHF range of the product from 400-490MHz? If you happen to have a link to the original information where you learned about the hack, that would be great too. Thanks!
Hey that is great ! The type 3 *MAY* get up to 450 all a matter of adjustments with the tiniest flathead you can find. This only shifts the operating range up or down depending on what way to turn. It adjusts the VCO. Some radios are more forgiving than others. This series will not open it up to full spectrum 400-490 and was broken down into the 3 sub categories of low 400, mid 400 and high 400. I know that with the type 3 many have had success getting it to 70cm ham . This is a link with good info, great site : forums.mygmrs.com/topic/1328-kenwood-tk-880h-1/ Let me know how it goes !
how do i know what version i have here?
You can determine this from the Last 3 digits in FCC ID Number on the back. Type 1 ends in 110, Type 2 ends in 120, Type 3 ends in 130. TK-880 Type 1 is aligned for 450-490MHz, Type 2 is for 485-512MHz, Type 3 is 400-430MHz. Thanks for watching !
Do you know where I can find the programming software for the TK-880H ? I found the KPG-60D but its in German. I can't figure out how to change the language so I can set the configuration on my serial port. Can you offer any info?
I was reading there is a mod you can do to it to allow programming from the front buttons.
@@n1kkriyes you can but you can really/mess things up IF you do not have the instructions found in the service manual. First it has to be set up in the programming software. Read the radio and then go to Options and peek around in there, may be multiple screens. You will find an item like front panel programming or user programable. Check that button and reprogram the radio. Now it’s been twenty years since I played with my radios for programming but there are two buttons to press while turning on the radio. Please try and find the service manual for your model & version which will have the detailed information you need.
@@Subgunman Hi and thanks for your reply. in the past year or so I have solved the programing problem and easily can program the radio. It's a pretty good radio for GMRS use. I have a few Amateur 440 repeaters I have used it on and considering the radio was given to me my only expense was picking up a D.C. power cord less than
$10. My 880H must have already been tuned for the 450-470 range. It worked with good sensitivity on both GMRS and Amateur.
Good video
Thanks for watching!