Kenwood TH-D74 (live mode) programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Kenwood TH-D74 (live mode) 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.
Program my TH-D74 (live mode) now
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 TH-D74 (live mode)
- 1000 memory channels, numbered 0 to 999
- Channel names up to 8 characters
- Modes: AM, CW, DR, DV, FM, LSB, NFM, R-CW, USB, WFM
- Bands: 118–524 MHz, 800–1300 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
Can I update the firmware on the TH-D74 (live mode)?
The TH-D74 (live mode) takes firmware updates, but a Kenwood dealer or service centre installs them rather than the owner. Kenwood has suspended the download and directs owners to a service centre.
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 TH-D74 (live mode)
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Kenwood TH-D74 (live mode) 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 TH-D74 (live mode)?
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 TH-D74 (live mode) driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Kenwood TH-D74 (live mode) hold?
1000, numbered 0 to 999 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Kenwood TH-D74 (live mode)?
The TH-D74 (live mode) takes firmware updates, but a Kenwood dealer or service centre installs them rather than the owner. Kenwood has suspended the download and directs owners to a service centre. 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.