Can i program a PIC 16F73 with the K8084?
Thanks for your answer,
Peter.
No, as this is a volume and tone control 
Please check if the specified pic is listed in the list of supported items of our pic programmers.
If not, then it cannot be programmed.
Can it be programmed with 3rd party software “WINPIC”?
Please check with the supplier of the WINPIC software, as we do not have any experience with this third party software.
what’s the difference between a k8084 and a VMP111, both Velleman products?
Please make sure you supply the correct product codes before asking for support.
The K8084 is a “VOLUME AND TONE CONTROL - PREAMPLIFIER”, not a PIC programmer
-> You probably mean the K8048 “PIC PROGRAMMER & EXPERIMENT BOARD”
The VMP111 is not a valid product code
-> You probably mean the VM111 “PIC® PROGRAMMER AND EXPERIMENT BOARD”
The links in this post lead to the product pages where you can find the features, specifications, as well as the manuals and software for these products.
I have adjusted your topic’s title to reflect the correct product code.
The K8048 kit has an ICSP interface, and the PIC16F73 appears in the compatible list within WINPIC software. WINPIC is compatible with the K8048 programmer, so I don’t see why this combination cannot work, using ICSP (not the socket on the programmer).
–Bert