How To Enter Each Mode; Pc Tuning Mode - Kenwood TK-790 Service Manual

TK-790/ ( B
Mode
User mode Customer use this mode
PC mode Communication between the radio and
PC (IBM compatiible). It requires the
KPG-44D.
Panel test mode Dealer uses to check the fundamental
(Refer to ADJUSTMENT) characteristics.
Panel tune mode Dealer uses to tune the radio.
(Refer to ADJUSTMENT)
Clone mode Programmed data is transferred from
one transceiver to another by using a
cloning cable.
Firmware program- Re-write the firmware of the flash ROM.
ming mode Note : When programming the firmware,
floppy disk to your hard disk, then from
the hard disk to the CPU.
Directly copying from the floppy disk to
the CPU may not work because the
access speed is too slow.

42-1. How to Enter Each Mode

Mode
User mode Power on
PC mode Connect the PC and turn the power on.
Then the radio can be controlled by the FPU.
Panel test mode Hold down the [PF1] key, turn the radio
power on.
Panel tune mode Press the [GR ] key from the panel test
mode.
Clone mode Hold down the [PF5] key, turn the radio
power on.
Firmware Hold down the [PF2] key, turn the radio
programming mode power on.
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OPERATING FEATURES
Function
it is best to copy the data from the
Operation

43. PC Tuning Mode

When making adjustment while in PC tuning mode,
modify the KPG-43 programming interface cable as de-
scribed below.
1. Remove the two screws from the plug cover, then lift the
cover from the plug.
2. Solder the lead wire onto the MIC tab on the PCB, and
the ground wire onto the ME tab.
+ +
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3. Create a hole in the casing (as shown in the illustration)
then fit the cable into the hole. Replace the cover and
secure it using the two screws.
Cable
MIC
ME
Create a hole