Problem with upgrading TK-330 with KCT-2 (100 ch kit)

[N3AAG]

Hi all!

I tried to upgrade 20 ch factory version of TK-330 ("TK-330 20" - No Keyboard Display / 20 ch) with KCT-2 (100 ch accessory kit), but no luck.

Top has been replaced as described in Service Bulletin and additional memory chip has been soldered.

Radio type has been changed in KPG-11D to the appropriate 100 ch version ("TK-330 100" - No Keyboard Display / 100 ch / Factory Set).

But new data can't e uploaded - software tries to upload new data, but no successfully and shows error message "Check connection" or something similar.

Connection and programmer is ok - 10 ch data can be programmed and radio works fine.

But I need run it as 100 ch radio.

May be some additional actions necessary? For e.g. jumper soldering, PROM erasing or any other?

I have no full service manual - only KCT-2 Service Bulletin.

Please help!

[ka7wnf]

There is a 0 ohm jumper resistor that needs to be pulled off the board to enable 100 channels. PM me your email address and I'll send you a picture. I actually converted a TK330 into 100 channels using parts from a scrap 330. I didn't add the extra memory but it still took about 50-60 channels depending upon the size of the channel names.

[ka7wnf]

I got your PM but your email keeps bouncing. Says inactive account.

[N3AAG]

Plese try again - now all must works fine.

But you can upload your photo for e.g. to http://www.imageshack.us and insert it here.

[ka7wnf]

I do have flickr account, I should just post it and link it here so everyone can see it. I will try the email again though.

[N3AAG]

Anyody own 100 ch version of TK-230 or TK-330?

Can you make a picture of board in your radio?

I want to find out correct jumer's configuration for 100 ch radio.

Beforehand thanks!

[N3AAG]

This is picture of TK-x30 with marked "channel" and "scan" jumpers (thanks to ka7wnf):



May anybody specify exact jumper configuration for 100 ch version of TK-x30?

What should be removed from these two jumpers ("100 channel" and "20 channel"), and what is left?

[N3AAG]

Hi all!

Photo of factory 100 ch. radio:



As you can see, both "channel" jumpers must be removed to run Kenwood in 100 configuration.

[batech]

I have a full function 100 channel alpha radio. I don't have a programming cable but I know how to field program. However I cannot figure out how to reprogram the alpha display from the keypad. Anyone know how or if it is even possible?

[ka7wnf]

You can't, the only way to enter the alpha is with the cable and software. I have a copy of the programming instructions that I can send to you. I need to scan it first so it won't be right away. I also have a schematic for a cable that I can send you.