Motorloa GP360 software problems

dixie729 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 6:53 PM

I just got my Motorola GP360, and i need help on programming it. When i put in that small disc it says, WINDOWS CANNOT OPEN FILE:
FILE: GP300_APPLICATION_R030803 EMEA.rar
It wants me to go online to look the program to open it, or manually select from a list of programs installed on computer.
Can any one help guide me through the processes.
Kevin.

bezking · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 7:05 PM

You need a program capable of expanding RAR archives - try WinZIP or WinRAR.

dixie729 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 7:21 PM

Ok i'll try that, thanks alot
Kevin

dixie729 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 7:37 PM

Ok i've dowloaded WinZip, and everything, now when i go to Read Device it says:
CAN NOT CREATE, UNKNOWN RADIO COMPONENT.

FFPM571 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 8:56 PM

Ummmm... If it was legitmatley purchased software from motorola it wouldnt be an issue. Also sharing of Motorola software is illegal

bezking · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 9:38 PM

It didn't even occur to me - the only legal way to obtain CPS is through Motorola - and it shouldn't be in RAR form...

dixie729 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 2:22 PM

I got the radio off of ebay and it came with the little cd and the cable to program the radio, since it was not directly through motorola can i not program it using this software?

bezking · #8 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 3:08 PM

Legally you aren't allowed to use CPS or RSS from anywhere except motorola direct.

dixie729 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 3:18 PM

ok thanks, i'll jus take it to the local motorola 2 way radio shop and have them program it. Thanks for the help.
Kevin.

FFPM571 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 4:08 PM

Good luck with a Motorola dealer.. Since its an import radio I doubt they have the correct software. I dont know if they can even get the software if they had to. Also its an import I dont think its FCC type accepted and they wont even try. You may find somone here who can do it.

K8ZCS · #11 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 6:16 PM

Did you check the com port setting?
Did you extract the file into its own folder or just run it in WinZip?

Let us know as much info as you can, even if it seems trivial, and we will try to help.

Ed

dixie729 · #12 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 6:45 PM

I got my computer to read my radio. Now does anyone know how to program the frequences to the channels and everything?

K8ZCS · #13 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:12 PM

go to "tree view"
expand (push the plus sign) the .cpg you read
expand the "Per Channel"
double click "Per Channel - 1"
make your changes
click the forward button to go to Channel 2
etc...

dixie729 · #14 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:19 PM

ok thanks for all your help, it really came in use.
Kevin

K8ZCS · #15 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:30 PM

Good luck and enjoy your radio.

dixie729 · #16 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:30 PM

On our channel we have a tone and it is 114.8 PL would the RX PL mode be disabled or PL, DPL, Inverted DPL.
and would the TX PL be disabled or PL, DPL, inverted DPL.

K8ZCS · #17 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:36 PM

Leave the recieve as disabled if you want the radio to use carier squelch (hear everyone on the channel regardless of PL), or change to PL and select the correct PL frequency.

dixie729 · #18 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:45 PM

What about the TX?
and our Ch2 has no tone/CQS how would configure that

K8ZCS · #19 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:48 PM

TX is the same, change to PL and set the PLfrequency to 114.8
For Ch2, leave both as disabled.

dixie729 · #20 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 7:52 PM

Ok thanks K8ZCS you have been alot of help, if i have anymore questions i'll be sure to contact you.