Kenwood TK-863G Service Manual

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10TK-863G REALIGNMENT5-4. Programming Software DescriptionThe KPG-76D programming disk is supplied in 3-1/2" diskformat. The software on this disk allows a user to programTK-863G radio via a programming interface cable (KPG-46).5-5. Programming With IBM PCIf data is transferred to the transceiver from an IBM PCwith the KPG-76D, the destination data (basic radio informa-tion) for each set can be modified. Normally, it is not neces-sary to modify the destination data because their values aredetermined automatically when the frequency range (fre-quency type) is set.The values should be modified only if necessary. Datacan be programmed into the flash memory in RS-232C for-mat via the modular microphone jack.6. Firmware Programming Mode6-1. PrefaceFlash memory is mounted on the TK-863G. This allowsthe TK-863G to be upgraded when new features are re-leased in the future. (For details on how to obtain the firm-ware, contact Customer Service.)6-2. Connection ProcedureConnect the TK-863G to the personal computer (IBM PCor compatible) with the interface cable (KPG-46). (Connec-tion is the same as in the PC Mode.)6-3. Programming1. Start up the programming software (FPRO EXE.).2. Set the communications speed (normally, 57600 bps)and communications port in the Setup item.3. Set the firmware to be updated by file name item.4. Turn the TK-863G Power ON with the [ ] switch helddown. Hold the switch down for two seconds until thedisplay changes to “PROG 576”, the BUSY/TX LED lightsorange. When “PROG 576” appears, release your fingerfrom the switch.5. Check the connection between the TK-863G and the per-sonal computer, and make sure that the TK-863G is inProgram mode.6. Click write button in the window. A window opens onthe display to indicate the writing progress. When theTK-863G starts to receive data, the BUSY/TX LED lightsgreen.7. If writing ends successfully, the LED on the TK-863Ggoes off and the checksum is displayed.8. If you want to continue programming other TK-863G, re-peat steps 4 to 7.Notes :• This mode cannot be entered if the Firmware program-ming mode is set to Disable in the Programming soft-ware (KPG-76D).• When programming the firmware, it is recommend tocopy the data from the floppy disk to your hard disk be-fore you update the radio firmware.Directly copying from the floppy disk to the radio may notwork because the access speed is too slow.4. Radio InformationExecuting this function, “–PC–” apears on the display ofthe TK-863G while calculation the check sum.When the calculation is completed, the display returns tonormal and PC displays the check sum of the radio.5. PC Mode5-1. PrefaceThe TK-863G transceiver is programmed using a personalcomputer, a programming interface (KPG-46) and program-ming software (KPG-76D).The programming software can be used with an IBM PCor compatible. Figure 1 shows the setup of an IBM PC forprogramming.5-2. Connection Procedure1. Connect the TK-863G to the personal computer with theinterface cable.2. When the Power is switched on, user mode can be en-tered immediately. When the PC sends a command, theradio enters PC mode.When data is transmitted from transceiver, the red LEDblink.When data is received by the transceiver, the green LEDblink.Notes :• The data stored in the personal computer must matchmodel type when it is written into the flash memory.• Change the TK-863G to PC mode, then attach the inter-face cable.5-3. KPG-46 Description(PC programming interface cable : Option)The KPG-46 is required to interface the TK-863G to thecomputer. It has a circuit in its D-subconnector (25-pin) casethat converts the RS-232C logic level to the TTL level.The KPG-46 connects the modular microphone jack ofthe TK-863G to the computers RS-232C serial port.KPG-46IBM-PCKPG-76DTK-863GFig. 1