Kenwood TK-388G programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Kenwood TK-388G in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Kenwood programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the TK-388G
- 128 memory channels, numbered 1 to 128
- Channel names up to 8 characters
- Transmit power: Low 1.0W, High 5.0W
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 136–162 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
TK-388G hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Handheld |
|---|---|
| Charging | Desktop charging cradle |
| Transmit power | 1–4 W |
| Modulation | FM |
| Display | Yes |
| Still manufactured | No |
| Dual receive | No |
| Cross-band repeater | No |
| APRS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Bluetooth programming | No |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 350–370 MHz | 350–370 MHz |
M6 (China) version, 128 channels with LCD. The battery (KNB-14 600 mAh / KNB-15A 1100 mAh NiCd) and charger are options, not included.
Sources: manuals.repeater-builder.com
Can I update the firmware on the TK-388G?
Kenwood firmware is updated by a dealer or service centre rather than by the owner. Its commercial firmware is not published for download.
Kenwood support at kenwood.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Kenwood TK-388G
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Kenwood TK-388G is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Kenwood TK-388G?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Kenwood CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Kenwood TK-388G driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Kenwood TK-388G hold?
128, numbered 1 to 128 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Kenwood TK-388G?
Kenwood firmware is updated by a dealer or service centre rather than by the owner. Its commercial firmware is not published for download. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.