Kenwood tm281a tm 281 a tm281a programming interface schematics for kenwood. If you use microsoft windows, finding the right driver and keeping it working can be. Btech pc03 ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio. Krs271281 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the tm 271a, tm 271e, tm 281a and tm 281e. Usb programming cable includes drivers cd radio programming software not included works with numerous models including tm. I am thinking about replacing my kenwood tm281a with a tmv71a for echolink capability.
Tm281a kenwood tm281a 2m 65w mobile 200 memories noaa. Rt systems krs271 programming software and usbk5d for. Silicon labs chips are used by the builtin serialto usb conversions in the kenwood thd7 and some yaesu products. However, on both occasions when i emailed kenwood about my programming problem, they almost immediately responded with a simple direct to the point cookbook style less than 6 sentence instruction on how to program these 2meter fm monobanders. Usb programming cable cord for kenwood tm271a tm481a. Click here to write a new message or comment for tm281 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for tm281.
Kenwood pc control programming cables kpg46u free shipping. This unit came with the baofengkenwood ht cable for my mobile. Are you looking for kenwood tm281a accessories for sale. You can use the mcp1a to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the thk2k4, tm271471281481 to the pc by using an optional programming cable pg4y kpg22u for the thk2k4 or kpg46a kpg46u for the tm271471281481. On or off the road, kenwoods tm281a is a mobile radio you can always count on. For an up to date list of kenwood programming software, see this page.
Recommendations for purchasing a usb radio programming cable. I am thinking about replacing my kenwood tm 281a with a tm v71a for echolink capability. It turned on and i began a nightmare 45 minutes to an hour trying to program what should have been easy repeater settings in the channels. Kenwood network command system radio host program arhp590g version 1. Will the usb to rj45 cable i have for the 281a work in the v71s mic port to do the same or will i need the round data port type cable. I have a kenwood tm 281a that i use in my shack for higher power uses. To select a tone, press the f button and press the menumain tuning knob until the menu display appears, and turn the tuning. Krs271281 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the tm271a, tm271e, tm281a and tm281e. Silicon labs chips are used by the builtin serialtousb conversions in the kenwood thd7 and some yaesu products.
Ftdi makes a high quality usb to serial chip that has a good, working driver built in to many operating systems. Kenwood tm281a mobile fm transceiver save until april 30, 2020. This compact transceiver delivers powerful mobile performance and such advanced features as multiple scan functions and memory names. Shop all kenwood tm 281a accessories here today at the antenna farm. This may be the ultimate dongle for ham applications.
View online or download kenwood tm 281a instruction manual. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. View and download kenwood tm 281a service manual online. Ham radio outlet mars mod tm281a accessories other, mars mod. Tm 271a for sale tm 271a seller cigarette tshape usa tm 281a cable kenwood power mobile t shape cigarette power cable for kenwood mobile radio tm281 tm271 usa seller 14 gauge wire covered with braided split loom. Current stock status at these ham radio outlet locations. This cable requires a driver for the computer to be used. Usbtoserial adapter cables for ham applications wa8lmf. Kenwood tm271a programming cable with max232 chip youtube. Programming cable the kenwood kpg46x usb programming cable is designed to work the tm 271a and tm 281a. Usb programming cable for kenwood mobiles tm271a tm281a.
Usb programming cable cord for kenwood tm 271a tm 481a tm 471a tm 281a radio ebay. To update it with the one we just installed, right click on the usbserial device and click on update driver software. Kpg36 kcbhb9 kawamall serial programming cable for kenwood kpg36 kpg4 kpg4 radios 44. Driver supplied on cdrom for microsoft windows xpvista 32 bit64 bitwindows7 32 bit64 bit. You can find schematics everywhere, try repeater builder. I got it home, took some 12 gauge wire to the battery and hooked everything up. The krs271281 software allows you to program memory channels and menu. View, read and download owners manual for kenwood tm 281a, learn how to repair it, fix failures or solve other issues. Programming interface cable for analogue and digital mobile transceivers and repeaters. View online or download kenwood tm281a instruction manual. Jetstream jtm2s 2m70cm dual band mobile antenna w mag sma.
High quality usb programming cable for kenwood radio rj45 8pin. Each time i went to enter a repeater setting, it got lost. Kenwood is a leading manufacturers of walkie talkies, nexedge, pmr446 and ham radios. Ugh as with a predecessor model the tm241a, i found the tm281a users manual for repeater programming to be poorly written. Kenwood pc control programming cables are designed for use with base, mobile and handheld radios. Due to prolific usb serial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. Kenwood tm281a tm 281 a tm281a user and service manual. Amateur ham radio accessories kenwood accessories page. Programming cable the kenwood kpg46u usb programming cable is designed to work the tm271a and tm281a. As tough as nails, this milstdcompliant transceiver delivers powerful performance, excellent audio clarity, and a host of advanced features. Amateur radios kenwood tm281a mobile fm transceiver. Kenwood tm281a accessories antenna farm the antenna farm.
Ftdi usb programming cable kenwood tm271 tm281 tm471. Trio tr2e tr 2 e tr2e service manual and specs kenwood ts600 ts 600 ts600 service manual and specs. Usb programming cable for kenwood radio tm261a tm271a tm281a. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by k4kro, jan 10, 2014. The plus model of the uv3r uses a kenwoodwouxun cable same as the uv5r. Choose browse my computer for driver software then click on let me pick from list of devices. For plencode to function you must have a t showing in the display.
Ftdi usb programming cable kenwood tm271 tm281 tm471 tm. It can be a pain sometimes googling and jumping through hoops in finding software or utilities that should already be shipped with our gears ie. Programming cable an optional programming cable pg4y for the thk2k4. If you agree with the details listed above, click one of the following links corresponding to each os to download the virtual com port driver installation program. Kenwood programming cables this is an outdated chart which is kept for historical reasons. Usb to 8pin modular rj type plug connects to radios microphone socket. All of the programming cables i see for the v71a use the round data port to serial connector interface cable. Rt systems original krs271281 usb software version 4. Usb programming cloning cable cord cat for kenwood radio. You purchased a radio and programming cable, loaded the software, and thats as far as youve gotten. Kenwood network command system radio voip program arvp10 version 1.
Press the f button and then the tonecall button until a t appears 3. Using old kenwood programming, using new rtsystems programming and an unboxing with demo of the rtsystems software and. On or off the road, kenwood s tm 281a is a mobile radio you can always count on. Tm271a kw programming kenwood cable also kpg46u tm281a. Programming cable the kenwood kpg46u usb programming cable is designed to work the tm 271a and tm 281a. A kpg46 is rs232 serial cable only and contains only the ttl converter. Our updates include the most accurate and uptodate software enhancements to ensure you make the most of. I have collected a few downloadable programs i personally use for my radios.
Usb programming cable usb driver can be downloaded from the kenwood website sp50b. Driver supplied on cdrom for microsoft windows xpvista 32 bit64 bitwindows7 32. View and download kenwood tm281a service manual online. Usb programming cable for kenwood mobiles tm271a tm.
The kenwood kpg46x usb programming cable is designed to work the tm271a and. Do not connect the device to a pc before installing the virtual com port driver. Usb programming cable cord for kenwood tm271a tm481a tm471a tm281a radio ebay. Usb programming program cord cable for kenwood radio. Serial usb interfaces based on the ftdi chip set do not suffer from the numerous problematic driver issues that. This unit came with the baofeng kenwood ht cable for my mobile. I spent several hours trying to program my new tm281 and it just refuses to accept channel memories. Programming software for kenwood tm281a tm 281 a tm281a. Ts990s kenwood network commsnd system setting manual pdf. Ham radio outlet mars mod tm281a accessories other. Pdf user manual for kenwood tm281a tm 281 a tm281a. Rt systems krs271 programming software and usbk5d for the kenwood tm271tm281. If that still doesnt work, that means the usbserial programming cable is still using the old driver.
Shop all kenwood tm281a accessories here today at the antenna farm. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. Aug 21, 2010 5 minute video on programming the kenwood tm 271 radio. It offers superb operating ease day or night thanks to the large backlit lcd and. The kpg46u requires windows xp, windows vista 3264 bit or windows 7 3264 bit. These kenwood cables offer cloning, data and pc control to best suit your systems requirements and support your operational needs. Ugh as with a predecessor model the tm 241a, i found the tm 281a users manual for repeater programming to be poorly written. Our promise one day response we will make every effort to answer your email within 1 business day. Usb programming cloning cable cord cat for kenwood radio kpg4. This listing is for a single usb programming cable compatible with kenwood twoway radios that support kpg46 interface using an rj45 8pin connector interface including the tm271a tm281a tm471a tm481a tm271e tm281e tm471e tm481e. Airsn usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, anytone two way radio uv5r, bf888s,bff8 walkie talkie. Kenwood tm281a transceivers mobile 2 meters, tm281a. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers.
The kenwood kpg46u usb programming cable is designed to work the. Whatever the mission, wherever you go, kenwoods tm281a is a radio you can count on. How to build a programming cable is shown with schematic and the programming interface cable in operation. The kenwood programming software kpg title that supports programming these radio models is mcp1a is. General tx frequency range rx frequency range tm281a m3 market models tm481a m market models tm281a m3 market models tm481a m market models mode 50. Apr 20, 2020 kenwood tm281a tm 281 a tm281a programming interface schematics for kenwood. Ts590sg kenwood network commsnd system setting manual pdf. The kenwood kpg46u has been replaced by the kpg46x. Our updates include the most accurate and uptodate software enhancements to ensure you make the most of all your kenwood radios. Kenwood tm281a tm 281a tm281a service manual and specs kenwood base vhfuhf. Serial usb interfaces based on the ftdi chip set do not suffer from the numerous problematic driver issues that plague the prolific chipset. Kenwood tm281a 2 meter mobile transceivers tm281a free. Tm281a 144mhz fm transceiver wild at heart on or off the road, kenwoods tm281a is a mobile radio you can always count on. It contains both a usb to rs232 converter and a rs232 to ttl level shifter.
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