Kenwood TK-862 & 863 Firmware updates

[wrfi506]

So I can not get my TK-862HG-1 to do split freqs (ie repeater functions)

Works great on GMRS @ same TX/RX but when I program for repeaters, I can't hear myself on the other proper repeater receiving radios.

 

It has been suggested that I  may need a firmware upgrade.

Any pointers to the most current firmware for these radios?

 

WRFI506

Tucson, AZ

[n4gix]

How far away is the receiving radio? You are probably de-sensing the receiver's front end...

[wrfi506]

Receive radio is in the same shack.

No problems receiving when using same rx/tx freqs.

[gman1971]

What are the other radios involved? 

 

G.

[wrfi506]

Xmtr is TK-862HG-g

 

Receive varies from TK-862G, TK-3207, Baofeng UV-82, Anytone 778UV.

Receive radio doesn't seem to matter.

No one hears me when the 862HG uses the repeater. Codes are correct. Xmit is 467.650 receive is 462.650.

Can use the walkies, or the other mobiles in car 100 feet away. No receive.

Seems the 862HG isn't xmit to the repeater.

Works great in TA mode.

[JohnE]

have you established that you can make the repeater w/another radio

have you listened to the 467 side w/another radio

and have you check the rx side w/another radio.

If that was all done couple of things come to mind recheck programing, bad antenna.

also check the TX power. if using DPL make sure its not inverted(programing).

[wrfi506]

Yes, I xmit on the repeater with all other radios

No I haven't listened to the 467 side with another radio (good suggestion, got that one on the local tech net last night but haven't had the opportunity to try)

Receive the Rx side on all other radios

Antenna tests good with other radios

I use the same file from the 862g to write to the 862HG. Programming is constant.

 

Will re-post tomorrow after listening from 467.650.

 

Thanks.

[gman1971]

Well, just to put it out there, the UV-82 and most low tier Anytones will desense really bad when other radios are TXing nearby.

 

 

Xmtr is TK-862HG-g

 

Receive varies from TK-862G, TK-3207, Baofeng UV-82, Anytone 778UV.

Receive radio doesn't seem to matter.

No one hears me when the 862HG uses the repeater. Codes are correct. Xmit is 467.650 receive is 462.650.

Can use the walkies, or the other mobiles in car 100 feet away. No receive.

Seems the 862HG isn't xmit to the repeater.

Works great in TA mode.