KPG-173D 2.0

KPG-173D by JVC KENWOOD Corporation

KPG-173D is JVC Kenwood’s official programming and configuration software for select Kenwood land mobile radios. It provides a reliable, service-grade environment for creating, editing, and deploying codeplugs, helping technicians and fleet managers keep radio settings consistent, compliant, and easy to maintain.

Key capabilities

• Read and write radio configurations via a compatible Kenwood USB programming cable
• Create reusable templates and clone settings across multiple units to speed deployments
• Manage channels, zones, scan lists, priority scan, and busy channel settings
• Configure analog signaling (e.g., CTCSS/DCS, QT/DQT) and, where supported by the radio, digital features such as talk groups and call types
• Assign function keys, menus, alerts, and safety features (e.g., emergency/Lone Worker where applicable)
• Handle encryption keys and option settings when supported by the hardware and licenses
• Validate configurations, back up archives, and generate printouts or files for documentation

Compatibility and requirements

• Designed for specific Kenwood radio models; always check JVC Kenwood’s official compatibility list and release notes for supported series and firmware versions
• Requires a Windows PC, the appropriate Kenwood USB driver, and the correct programming cable for the target radio

Who it’s for

• Radio dealers, system integrators, fleet managers, and authorized service technicians responsible for provisioning and maintaining Kenwood radio fleets

Notes

• Back up existing codeplugs before making changes, and ensure all programmed frequencies and parameters comply with local regulations and license conditions
• Actual features available in KPG-173D vary by radio model, firmware, and licensed options; consult the official documentation for details

KPG-173D is developed by JVC KENWOOD Corporation and is used by 1 user of Software Informer. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0. The name of the program executable file is kpg173d.exe.

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