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My understanding is that SDR is not the best test device. Your better off checking with an actual frequency counter.
Other than that, the only other thing I can think of is that the radio had been re-tuned incorrectly and needs to be redone. This is doable in the programming software but you will need a dummy load and a meter to tell you where exactly you are on frequency.
i bounced it off a few other rigs i have such as cb and others, the sdr reads right on those frequency so i guess it needs a retune.
How far off frequency is it? If it is 5mHz off, you programmed the channel as a repeater.
Its off by as much as 1 mhz or more.
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wondering if anyone can help, ive programmed my TK-880 with the correct frequency, but on my sdr it says its broadcasting on a different frequency. ive double checked and programmed it correctly. any ideas why its not broadcasting on the correct frequency?
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Thank you for asking that I have the same radio mine wont scan at all but now I know what to look for in the features. I was thinking about making a programming guide and file just for the TK-880 since its popular.
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Anyone familiar with programming the tk-880? or is there a way to import everything I need from a file?
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Kenwood TK-880, short answer. There are other good ones too; some of the other (both newer and older) Kenwoods for example. Also a couple of the Motorolas, such as the M1225 if you don't need more than about 20 channels and don't mind paying a shop to program it. The software for those is out there, but it takes some searching.
The software for Kenwoods is easy to find. Also some of the Kenwoods can be programmed without a computer (TK-805 for example) and the TK-880 and possibly others can be programmed that way once that feature is enabled.
What would you recommend for mobile?
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Kenwood TK-880, short answer. There are other good ones too; some of the other (both newer and older) Kenwoods for example. Also a couple of the Motorolas, such as the M1225 if you don't need more than about 20 channels and don't mind paying a shop to program it. The software for those is out there, but it takes some searching.
The software for Kenwoods is easy to find. Also some of the Kenwoods can be programmed without a computer (TK-805 for example) and the TK-880 and possibly others can be programmed that way once that feature is enabled.
Thank you !!
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Few if any uhf radios go all the way to the 50 watt level. That's fine though, as there is no discernible difference between 40 watts and 50 watts.
I strongly recommend that you avoid those Midland radios. They are nothing but rebranded Chinese radios with a hugely inflated price tag, and their performance is subpar. A real commercial radio in the standard 25 watt power level will outperform it, and the commercial radios are also available in a 40 or 45 watt version. Best of all, you can buy two or three good condition commercial radios plus programming cable and software for the price of one Midland MXT400.
Or, skip the programming and buy your commercial radios from a seller who will program them with the frequencies you need.
What would you recommend?
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Welcome!
G.
Hi there!!
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DeoVinDice,
Thank you !! I am diving in on all 3 I have my ideas just have to research, I'm also thinking about a repeater internet linked. All I really see is Midland for radios they go up to 40w but not the 50w we are allowed I'm assuming there's a very good reason for that.
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kipandlee thank you !!!!.
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if I offended anyone I'm sorry
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Hi All!
I'm located in Lancaster, Ca my call sign is WRER544 .
I have not purchased Equipment but I will be, I would like to setup a internet link repeater to add to the pool. I don't know which radios on anything to get any suggestions would be great!! nice to meet you all!
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Hi from Lancaster,CA call sign WRER544
tk-880 issues
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id mail it to you and even pay you! I'm not familiar with programming and it could be my fault.