Hi Paul, As others have also replied with similar information... you need a different type of programming interface for the TKR-820 and TKR-720 Repeaters, which is called a KPT-50 unit. The KPT-20 might also work for the cause but it's really a very early interface not normally seen on the use radio market.
Regarding the KPT-50 unit: Depending on where and how you can find one... they are relatively expensive (at, near or above the $200 amount). You can search out a process others have mentioned to remove the signaling and frequency EEproms and program them yourself if you have the proper hardware (and software). I'm a Kenwood Dealer and would program your repeater for free if you are/were able to get it to our shop here in Northern California (where the men are men and the sheep are nervous). I have new and used KPT-50 programmers in stock, but again they are not super cheap (please contact me off the list direct if you want more information about buying a KPT-50). The TKR-820 might go into the Amateur Band with just a front end realignment, but there are also cases where the VCO's (there are two) need re-ranging (adjustment). VCO adjustments would normally require the Kenwood Service Manual, which should be on/in the Repeater Builder Web Page Archives. The KPT-50 Programmer operates "stand alone" or you can control it with the DOS KPG-21d software, which makes life much, much easier for the programmer person. A jumper on the Signaling Board enables the Repeater/Base to use 8 independent combinations of CTCSS or DCS (the industry names for "PL" and "DPL". You're always welcome to Email me direct if you need specific help with your Kenwood (or any brand we service) Questions. Of course I'll happily respond to your Group Posts here if Howard can stand it... :-) cheers, skipp skipp025 at yahoo.com www.radiowrench.com > Paul Dumdie <w9...@...> wrote: > > I have the opertunity to get a Kenwood TKR-820 repeater. I have the > programing cable that works on a TKR-850 and all of the TK mobiles. > Will this cable work with a TKR-820? What software works to put the repeater > in the ham band? Can the repeater do multi PL or DPL? > > Thanks! > > Paul R. Dumdie Jr. "73" > W9DWP/R IRLP-NODE-4455 > 443.025/2A 145.270/1B/1Z/NAC-293 > ARC-Radio-8 KCARES KCAPS > HERD546 EX WB9QWZ > WQGG738-462.725 AAR5CU/T > www.riflesandradios.com > www.theherd.com >
