Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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N3CHU
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Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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Hi all, does anyone know how to save a codeplug file to a seperate floppy? I am only able to save to the program floppy but would like to look at the file with a hex editor. When I "save " it goes to the programming floppy and the name I give it dosent appear on the program floppy and can not find it and think if it went to a blank floppy it would be no trouble. thank you and your help is appreciater. Davie n 3 c h u at atlanticbb dot net
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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can you change the path so it saves to your hard drive? Below is a cut and paste from the KPG6D help files.
The SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION section is for selecting the proper para-
meters so that the computer can "communicate with the radio", and to assign a
"place" where data files are to be stored and retrieved from .Note: This
should be done before programming a radio or saving a data file for the first
time.
RADIO PORT: Sets the COM LEVEL in this software to match the COM LEVEL of the
serial communications port being used to read & write to the radio via the
programming interface cable. This COM LEVEL (more formerly known as the
"serial port interrupt request level and I/O port base address".) will vary
from computer-to-computer as it depends on how it was setup. If you do not
know the COM LEVEL to set, a simple "trial & error" method of different set-
tings will suffice without causing harm to the computer, interface cable or
radio. (default: COM1)
DATA FILE DRIVE & PATH: Selects "where" the program data files are to be saved
and retrieved. The disk drive name and path(s) specification follow DOS rules:
drive name\main directory name\ sub-directory names. Notice that a default is
for drive "A" and appropriate directory names for this particular program.
F10: DEFAULT- Resets the drive & path to the default parameters.

[F5]: Prints a hardcopy of this screen

**End help//Hit ESC to return to the SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION screen******
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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Didnt get your name but thank you very much, I can now "save" to disk on a seperate floppy and it has created a "Data" file for me to choose from in the software. I looked at the file with a Hex editor but being new to Hexing I wasent familier with the numbers like 50 14 4C 5D 8F etc...You were a great help and thanks again. Davie
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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Name is Peter. What are you trying to edit?
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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thanks Peter, just trying to see if I can hex it if I wanted to. I'm used to doing 34 34 32 2E 31 3030 for 442.100 that type of stuff but the 805D numbers are not the same.
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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thanks Peter, just trying to see if I can hex it if I wanted to. I'm used to doing 34 34 32 2E 31 3030 for 442.100 that type of stuff but the 805D numbers are not the same.
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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I'm not sure you need to. I have a VHF TK705D and it takes 2 meter freqs without any trouble at all.
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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I know I probably dont need to I just want to understand how. and its a UHF.
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Re: Saving a file from tk805D to seperate floppy

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It is fun to tinker with radios and the Kenwoods are pretty hard to screw up, unlike the Motorolas.
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