I just bought my first real gmrs radios a few old beat up Motorola CP200's (upgrade from Baofeng starter)ĭoes anyone know were to get the software and what the difficulty is on programing these? You'll spend a few bucks, but it might still be cheaper and less hassle than doing it on your own. Be prepared for another 10 varying opinions on what to do and how to do it when it comes to Motorola CPS and programming.Ī final option would be to just find a local Motorola dealer, let them know the frequencies you want to get programmed in, and have them do it for you. There's a ton more info (that you probably should have investigated before you bought the radios) - but if you search up 'CPS RVN4121' I think you'll begin to see what you're in for. If you're not stuck on the idea of buying software from Motorola, there are earlier versions of CPS (Something tells me the Narrowband got forced upon us somewhere around version 05.12.xx) and those earlier versions are available online for free from dubious sites - or you can purchase pirated software via Ebay or other online sources.

You would need to either get a Wideband Entitlement (after you pass a online course that tells you why the FCC mandated Narrowband for most business frequencies - and you promise not to program Wideband on channels that should be Narrowband 12.5) - or you would need to 'crack' the software and remove the code that forces Narrowband before you can program a Wideband GMRS codeplug into the radio. The trouble you will have with the 'factory' CPS software is that Motorola only has available the Narrowband 12.5 kHz version for download. You will also need a proper cable to connect from the radio to the computer - and doing that can be a whole 'nother problem. For an older CP200 analog radio, that would be Motorola P/N RVN4121. You purchase a subscription from Motorola, set up an account, and then download the software. The only 'legit' place to get Motorola programming software is from Motorola themselves.

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