Realignment; Modes; Pc Mode; How To Enter Each Mode - Kenwood TK-380 Service Manual

TK-380

1. Modes

User mode
Panel test mode

PC mode

Firmware
programming mode
Clone mode
Self programming
mode
Mode
User mode For normal use.
Panel test mode Used by the dealer to check the
Panel tuning mode Used by the dealer to tune the radio.
PC mode Used for communication between the
radio and PC (IBM compatible).
Data program- Used to read and write frequency data
ming mode and other features to and from the radio.
PC test mode Used to check the radio using the PC.
This feature is included in the FPU.
See panel tuning.
Firmware program- Used when changing the main
ming mode program of the flash memory.
Clone mode Used to transfer programming data
from one radio to another.
Self programming Frequency, signalling and features
mode write to the radio.

2. How to Enter Each Mode

Mode
User mode
Panel test mode
PC mode
Panel tuning mode
Firmware programming mode [A]+Power ON
Clone mode
Self programming mode
3. Panel Test Mode
Setting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.
4. Panel Tuning Mode
Setting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.
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REALIGNMENT

Panel tuning mode
Data programming
mode
PC tuning mode
PC test mode
Function
fundamental characteristics.
Operation
Power ON
[B]+Power ON
Received commands from PC
[Panel test mode]+[A]
[D]+Power ON
[CALL]+Power ON
5. PC Mode
5-1. Preface
The TK-380 transceiver is programmed by using a personal
computer, programming interface (KPG-36) and programming
software (KPG-60D).
The programming software can be used with an IBM PC or
compatible. Figure 1 shows the setup of an IBM PC for
programming.
5-2. Connection procedure
1. Connect the TK-380 to the personal computer with the
interface cable.
2. When the POWER switch on, user mode can be entered
immediately. When PC sends command the radio enter PC
mode, and "PROGRAM" is displayed on the LCD.
When data transmitting from transceiver, the red LED is
blinking.
When data receiving to transceiver, the green LED is blinking.
Notes:
• The data stored in the personal computer must match model
type, when it is written into the flash memory.
• Change the TK-380 to PC mode, then attach the interface
cable.
5-3. KPG-36 description
(PC programming interface cable: Option)
The KPG-36 is required to interface the TK-380 to the
computer. It has a circuit in its D-subconnector (25-pin) case
that converts the RS-232C logic level to the TTL level.
The KPG-36 connects the universal connector of the TK-
380 to the computers RS-232C serial port.
5-4. Programming software KPG-60D Description
The KPG-60D is the programming software for the
transceiver supplied on two 3.5" floppy disks. This software
runs under MS-Windows 95/98 on an IBM-PC or compatible
machine.
The data can be input to or read from the trnsceiver and
edited on the screen. The programmed or edited data can be
printed out. It is also possible to tune the transceiver.
We recommend that install the KPG-60D for example to
hard disk first then use it.