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Kenwood TK-380 Self-Programming Modification
I recently purchased a Kenwood TK-380 UHF handheld radio on eBay. This is a commercial UHF FM transceiver used by public safety organizations. It will do 4W output, narrow or wide band transmission,...
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9600 baud packet on a Kenwood TK-840
The Kenwood TK-840 is a nice commercial UHF radio that is starting to go for $50-$100 on eBay due to the fact that it is not narrow-band capable. It is happy in the ham bands, has a good screen,...
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Fixing bad filters in a Kenwood TK-7160H
I recently got a good deal on a condition-unknown Kenwood TK-7160H radio. This is a nice 50W VHF high-band commercial transceiver, and I figured that even if it was a little sick, it could probably be...
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Adding Bluetooth to a Kenwood TM-D700
I have a couple of older Kenwood TM-D700 radios that I use for APRS stuff. They’re solid radios, and even have some features not present in the newer siblings, like the TM-D710. But, they don’t have...
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Fixing a Kenwood TM-281 serial interface
I have a Kenwood TM-281 that I got second-hand from an unknown source, and have always programmed it by hand since it’s so simple. Recent efforts in the chirp py3 branch require a lot of re-testing of...
View ArticleAdding a second mic to a Kenwood TK-8180
The Kenwood TK-8180 is my go-to preferred radio for GMRS stuff. It is a rugged radio with an excellent remote-head kit, and a nice display. It’s generally pretty easy to find them in good condition on...
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