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New software converts MD-380 codeplug for TYT MD-2017

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The TYT MD-2017 is one of the most eagerly awaited new radios of the year in the DMR community, and with good reason. It isn't just another digital radio. It's a dual band portable handheld DMR transceiver, the first of its kind.

Many hams using DMR who are fans of the popular single band TYT MD-380 are already planning to upgrade to the new dual band model. TYT manufactures both radios, so it's only natural to wonder if a code plug for the MD-380 will also work in the MD-2017, and if not, if there is a way to convert an existing MD-380 codeplug into one the MD-2017 can use.

We wondered about this as well. Sales Manager Anthony Roque from Buy Two Way Radios and the Two Way Radio Show Podcast, a ham who is active on DMR, has been working very hard with TYT for a long time now to design the MD-2017 programming software with the ability to allow our customers to take their codeplug from their MD-380 and use it in the MD-2017.

FINALLY, it is done. We just received the software this morning and Anthony is currently testing it with his radios. His initial assessment? According to Anthony, "So far so good ...as of right now it can be done." Of course, he will continue testing it throughout the day for bugs, but so far, it seems to be working. If all goes well, we plan to release it this afternoon at Buy Two Way Radios and update this article with a link to the download.

Update: The TYT MD-2017 software is now available!

There is one caveat. The software allows the MD-380 codeplug to work in the MD-2017. However, once the codeplug is uploaded to the MD-2017, it cannot be exported from the 2017 and loaded back into the MD-380.

TYT also released a new firmware update for the MD-2017 to accommodate the code plug conversion and fix a few bugs. The new firmware resolves the following:

  • Resolved an audio issue in repeater mode, when the same frequency is on both A and B sides and one is on time slot 1 and the other is on time slot 2
  • Under the Zone setting, the same channel can now be assigned for both A and B sides
  • The MD-2017 can open and use the data from the MD-380
  • In Digital Mode, the Monitor function can monitor the conversations in different group and single calls

TYT assured us the new firmware would be included with the radio when it arrives. We expect to receive the MD-2017 in our warehouse within the next two weeks.

Buy Two Way Radios is an authorized dealer for TYT in the USA.

Want to know more about the new TYT MD-2017? Check out our other resources!
TYT MD-2017 unboxing video
Two Way Radio Show Podcast #111 - The New TYT MD-2017 Dual Band DMR Digital Radio
New dual band DMR digital radio coming from TYT

30 thoughts on “New software converts MD-380 codeplug for TYT MD-2017”

  • Gary

    Maybe I'm doing something wrong (very likely), but I've tried everything I could find (which is very limited) and cannot get this radio to scan, at least in the traditional sense with analog channels. I've set up scan lists, assigned a scan list to individual channels in the software, assigned channels to scan list (if you see the software, that should sense), and nothing. Is anyone having success scanning, or has anyone heard of this "undocumented and unexpected feature" popping up with these radios? Otherwise, really no complaints, great little radio. Audio is super clear and TX is stroooong!

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  • Allen Johnson
    Allen Johnson June 21, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    I don't see anything in the specs or features about GPS or roaming. Is that for the next model?

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  • Rick

    The MD-2017 uses a Motorola M3 connector.

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  • Rick

    We expect them to arrive in our warehouse this week.

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  • Matt DeHope

    When will the MD2017 start shipping?

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  • Damon Schaefer
    Damon Schaefer June 15, 2017 at 6:46 am

    You mentioned it has a Motorola multi-pin side connector. What type of motorola side connector does this use, an M3, M4, M5, or M7 connector? This really matters for anybody who uses headsets, hand-mikes, or other accessories.

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  • Joe kraus

    works great. I have the MD-2107 for about an week and yes it works

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  • Rick

    Hi Maximus, thanks for letting us know. The correct version is V1.16. The old file was inadvertently uploaded to our site. we have replaced it with the correct file. If you download it again, you should receive v1.16. We apologize for the mixup.

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  • Maximus

    I downloaded the link from above which is version 1.15. There is no way to load a 380 code plug into the 2017 software. I get a message of WRONG MODEL. I also attempted to use the 2017 software and READ from the 380 with same message. I also attempted to open the 380 file to associate with the 2017.
    How did you guys make it work?

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  • Anonymous

    Anthony is the TYT man!!!

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