How to program the TCA PRC 152 (2022 and previous versions)

AdakaR AdakaR Mar 20, 2022 · 1 min read
How to program the TCA PRC 152 (2022 and previous versions)

This guide assumes you have both a functional programming cable and access to the TCA-152 software.

Programming cable drivers if on win 11 or higher

Verify that you do not have this issue in Device Manager in Windows:

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In which case proceed to follow this guide first.

Not all radios are identical so make sure you keep a backup of the original radio configuration!

  • Connect the TCA 152 to your computer, open the TCA-152 software and turn on the radio.

  • Set the radio to programming mode by switching the mode to LD load

  • Press Set(S) and select Communication Port(C), pick the correct com port for your radio.

  • Select Program and download the current configuration from your radio:

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  • Once downloaded select Save as and save it as a backup.

  • Adjust it to match the following, you can reference the PMR16 channels chart.

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  • Make sure that options are set to what you need, 6.25khz is fine, 12,5khz is the normal step for norwegian radio channels:

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  • Write to the radio

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  • Turn off the radio, disconnect it from the computer and your radio should now be programmed.