Motorola - Kenwood Radio Programming

[Boo-Sabum Ben]

Hi guys,

I have a Motorola XTN446, and I'm trying to pair with one of the 16 channel Kenwood radios (not sure of the model)

I've been told all I need to do is scan with my Motorola to find the channel I new to be on. I've done that, but it's not working.

The only thing that happens is when I press the PTT on the Kenwood, the Motorola scans through the channels at a slower speed...

Can anyone help?

[No1_sonuk]

Re: Motorola - Kenwood Radio Programming

Sounds like the Kenwood has different CTCSS codes set.
This is what makes the different "channels" out of only 8 actual frequencies.

If the CTCSS codes are mismatched, the radio will detect a signal, but it won't recognise the code. That could slow the scan when it stops to listen.

Knowing the model numbers of the radios will help.

[Boo-Sabum Ben]

Ill try and find it. The Kenwood I think is a clone, as it doesn't actually have the words Kenwood on it anywhere!

[No1_sonuk]

Re: Motorola - Kenwood Radio Programming

Type and/or serial numbers are often in the battery compartment if not on the outside.