programming

So I received my VP8000 and just received my programming cable via UPS. The VP8000 shows a screen saying "Connect to Armada for option programming," so I am assuming I should first start with Armada. Anyone know of a guide that walks you through how to start using Armada? Does one need to create...

I lost my programming rib box and cable for this radio and It's still programmed to the west texas area, it's VHF and I want to program it for the Austin / Central Texas region where I live now, but trying to avoid spending $75+/- to replace the box/cable. If anyone has the setup to program...

I recently purchased four (4) Ansoko 888S radios to try with our already existing company radios that range from Vertex Standard, to ICOM, to Hytera, to Baofeng, to Midland. I am programming the 888S radios using CHIRP. I am able to hear the conversations from my other radios on the 888S radios...

Howdy everyone. I am currently using FreeSCAN to attempt to program a Uniden 996P2 with the MTO Central Patrol Group on the LMRN system. The process I'm following is how I typically program the scanners for my tow truck - use FreeSCAN to import RRDB database, select my local towers (King City...

Hi, I purchased an XPR3500e a while ago, programmed to a local school's Capacity Plus system. I saw this thread on how to reset it but I don't want to reset the data to an original codeplug. I want to turn TX off and have the info for my other radios. Is there a way to keep the data? I am...

Yesterday I purchased the license for the Kenwood KPG-D1 software. I authenticated it with the KPT-300 software. I opened KPG up today and this popped up. I reinstalled the KPG software and it is still popping up. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Hi Folks I get some old radio Yaesu/Vertex VX1200 ( the model beofre VX1210) Does any one have the programming software? Many thanks Fred

Hello Everyone, (warning- I am extremely new to amateur radio) I have recently got a Motorola XPR 6100 and tried to read the radio on CPS 16.0 build 828 and the CPS responded with "Error 1687, unable to detect applicable devices" Can someone help me with this. I have used 16.0 with a 6300 and it...

I'm calling this "Redux" because of finding previous discussions about the RadioShack PRO-84 "Racing" Scanner. I just picked one up for a nice price, and it seems a handy little radio for analog listening, including 11m CB and the expected VHF/UHF Amateur bands. Now in 2025, is there a...

Radio: TK-7302HV The 25-pin D-Sub ACC connector on the rear is being used solely for an external speaker with its own independent volume control. Prior to reprogramming, the speaker worked fine and audio was clearly audible. After updating the radio, the external speaker output is now extremely...

Hi I am just wanting to ask some questions and maybe get some answers to some stuff I am finding hard to find by searching I'm sure it's out there I just can't find definite answers to some things, anyway's here it is. I bought the BCD325P2 new, and it will be here tomorrow and when I get it...

Hello all. I just obtained an XTL 2500, 700/800Mhz radio. I am familiar with basic programming, and I have all the software and stuffs... My question is how to program AWIN channels into this radio... as that is new territory for me. Preferably, Saline Co's AWIN tower and ASP Troop A. Can...

Hi, I have two Hytera PD402i radios. I bought a brand-new cable for them on eBay. However, that cable has problems, and in Windows Device Manager, it has a warning logo next to it. So, I got another cable from Amazon, and it has the same problems. It could be because it is not a real Hytera...

I have a BCD436HP and the last few days I’ve heard nothing but silence for Deland PD even though I’ve seen active calls being recorded on the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. Anyone else notice this?

Hi i have done a ton of reading and researching alot of it right here on RR but i'm still just so confused on alot of this. Here is what i'm trying to find answers to . the usb programming cable that came with my sds100 is just a micro usb to usb A cable and it's what i use to program the...

Hello. I have an XPR8400 and I cannot for the life of me get the computer to see it via a USB programming cable. When I plug the USB cable into the computer it does show a network connection prompt but I cannot connect to it. The repeater does show a IP address however when I attempt to...

I am looking to see if it is possible to program an APX while connected to a VPN. I am using a laptop that is looking back at a host desktop in a network and it is not allowing me to read/write the APX while connected to the VPN. (Connection to the VPN is needed to look back at the server computer)

I got a Midland STP-404-A today And I'm using Oracle virtualbox to program it I got the cable and everything It was working earlier today while I was programming the radio. But now when I try to read the radio I get an error that says could not connect to the radio. Does anyone know a fix for this?

I have a Motorola XPR6550. I bought it at a pawn shop, and I am trying to program it for use at work (we require a radio, and they will not let us borrow a shop radio.) I am trying to use CPS version 16 Build 827 to program it. It will not do anything, and only produced Error 1057: Region not...

I finally got my sds100 and I'm having trouble I'm coming from sdr dongles and using sdrtrunk and dsdplus. So I put my zip code In and it's just showing way to much , since I've been using sdrtrunk and dsdplus i pretty much know what frequencies i can listen to and what ones I can't, so how do...