We’ve already done an introductory video on the Motorola DTR600, but we knew we needed something more. Now, we’re going to go more in depth and show you how to program the DTR600 and DTR700 digital radios using Motorola’s PMKN4154A programming cable (available in a kit as HKKN4027A) and free CPS PC programming software.
In this video, we’ll install and setup the software, connect the radio to our laptop, read from the radio and create a profile in the software, create contacts and groups, write that profile back to the radio, and then we’ll go back discuss some of the features that are configurable using the software.
The topics covered are listed below. You can watch the entire video or go to a specific section.
- Prerequisites: Hardware - 00:48
- Downloading and Installing DTR Programming Software - 02:02
- Creating a Profile - 05:07
- Setting Up Contacts and Groups - 09:47
- Customizing Features - 19:23
- Writing to the Radio - 22:58
- Advanced Settings - 26:23
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I was wondering if I could reach out to you for a life line. I just received a few DTR 700'S new with firmware Radio FW R01.02.02 CP Version R01.02.01
I installed CPS version 10 and am using the PMKN4154A cable. I tripled checked that I am using the correct port number and selected it in the CPS. when I select read radio it never connects. Eventually times out with an error message. Communication Error.
For RM and RMM Series radio, please toggle the USB cable to ANALOG (CPS) mode.
For DLR Series radio, please toggle the USB cable to DIGITAL (Flash) mode. (Which I have doubled checked that it is in digital mode)
I am using windows 11. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time,
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Jeremy