UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-P500 ProTalk® DIGITAL (U.S.A. model)
Programming Software
KPG-D5 Version 1.02
Last updated : June 20, 2018


Welcome

Thank you for choosing the KENWOOD NX-P500 transceiver. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the NX-P500 transceiver through the channel management or edit functions.


About this software

You can use the KPG-D5 to edit transceiver configurations such as channel information, optional features, button assignment, and encryption on a PC by connecting the NX-P500 to the PC by using the optional programming cable KPG-186U.


Attention
The KPG-D5 is only applicable to the NX-P500 ProTalk® DIGITAL U.S.A. domestic market model.


Operating Environments

1. Operating System (OS)

Windows® 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Notes:

This software is designed to run on the above operating systems.

Applicable operating systems are subject to change without notice due to the end of the technical support by Microsoft Corporation or change of the product specifications.

2. Processor

Faster than the recommended CPU for each OS.

3. System Memory (RAM)

Larger than the recommended System Memory for each OS.

4. Free Internal Storage Device Space

30 MB or more of free storage space.

5. Runtime

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5, 4.6, or 4.7.

6. Peripheral Devices

A display with resolutions WXGA (1280 x 768) or higher.

A keyboard and a mouse, or other pointing devices.

USB 2.0 port to communicate with the NX-P500 transceiver by using the KPG-186U programming cable.

7. Programming Cable

An optional Programming Cable KPG-186U.
Ask your dealer about purchasing the Programming Cable.

A Virtual COM port driver needs to be installed onto the PC to use the KPG-186U programming cable.


Notes on usage

Users are prohibited to assign, rent, lease, redistribute, or resell the software.

Users are prohibited to revise, change, translate, merge, de-compile, or reverse engineer the software.

JVC KENWOOD Corporation does not warrant that quality and functions of this software comply with each user's purpose of use of this software, and unless specifically described in this document, JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities to any defects and indemnities to any damages or losses. Selection and installation of this software shall be done by the user's own designation. The user shall take full responsibility for the use and effects of this software.

JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities for any incidental losses or damages, such as missing communications or a call opportunity, caused by a failure or performance error of this software.

JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall own all copyrights and other intellectual properties for the software and all manuals and documents attached to the software. The user shall be allowed to use, not to resell, the software by obtaining a license from JVC KENWOOD Corporation. While the media on which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.


Installing the KPG-D5

Extract the downloaded file "KPG-D5_V102.zip" into a designated folder.
In the designated folder, a folder labeled "KPG-D5_V102" will be created.
Execute the "setup.exe" in the folder labeled "KPG-D5_V102", and follow the instructions that appear on the display to install KPG-D5.

Notes:

The KPG-D5 automatically creates a data folder as "...\Documents\KENWOOD\KPG-D5".

Administrator privileges are required when installing the KPG-D5.


Uninstalling the KPG-D5

Select "KPG-D5" in "Control Panel - Programs and Features" for Windows® 7/8.1, or in "Settings - Apps & features" for Windows® 10, and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software.
Or double-click "setup.exe", and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software.

Notes:

Created files using the KPG-D5 are not deleted by uninstalling the software; you must manually delete any files that you created.

Administrative privileges are required to uninstall the KPG-D5.

Always exit the KPG-D5 before uninstalling the software.


Update History

Ver.1.02 (June 20, 2018)

Revised some default settings.



Ver.1.01 (May 31, 2018)

Revised the help file sentences.



Ver.1.00 (May 7, 2018)

First Release.



If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the KPG-D5 software.
(The latest version includes all previous updates.)

Download KPG-D5 Version 1.02 (filename: KPG-D5_V102.zip; file size : 7.01MB)

Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

.NET Framework is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

ProTalk is a registered trademark of JVC KENWOOD Corporation in the United States and other countries.