I have a Bearcom BC300d which I would have thought would be programmed with BPR40d CPS but I haven't been able to get the radio to Read with the CPS. I have was also told by someone on Facebook that Bearcom had there own CPS for this radio but wanted to check here first before trying to contact them. Thanks
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Bearcom BC300d
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I believe that is a MagOne BPR40 that has been relabeled.
S/W should be Motorola CPS item number RVN5081D
S/W should be Motorola CPS item number RVN5081D
That's what I figured but I have tried it on two different computers but can't seem to get it to work with BPR40d.
Is there a special programming mode the radio needs to be in like on the analog BC130?
ejr2019
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Did you find anything out ran into same problem
BPR40 and BPR40d are different.
For the BPR40, use PMDN4043CR on a "real" serial port and "Mag One CPS" R02.01 dated 2007.
For the BPR40d, use PMDN4077A (also works for CP185) and "BPR40d CPS" R02.03 dated 2021.
IIRC, for one or both, hold down button 1 while turning on and release quickly after first beep (or something like that).
For the BPR40, use PMDN4043CR on a "real" serial port and "Mag One CPS" R02.01 dated 2007.
For the BPR40d, use PMDN4077A (also works for CP185) and "BPR40d CPS" R02.03 dated 2021.
IIRC, for one or both, hold down button 1 while turning on and release quickly after first beep (or something like that).
6/21/24 UPDATE:
We have a Motorola account, including software downloads/purchases. After speaking with Motorola account support and BearCom (separately), "no one" can obtain the BearCom BC300D programming software. I got an email from a Motorola support manager (from a case number) who stated:
" BearCom programming software is only distributed to BearCom owned shops only, and it not available from Motorola by any end user, nor a regular Motorola dealer. The BearCom software is purposely not found in any of the Motorola account websites, nor is it even available for purchase. That is because of a proprietary license agreement between Motorola & BearCom, as the BearCom models only use the BearCom licensed software, and not normal Motorola software. "
I called BearCom corporate HQ in TX and they don't sell or offer the software to anyone. He said they are not allowed to allow the end user to have it, which explains the strict control. That is the reason their policy is a non-BearCom rental (earning no revenue), they charge a flat rate of $50 per radio to program.
We have a Motorola account, including software downloads/purchases. After speaking with Motorola account support and BearCom (separately), "no one" can obtain the BearCom BC300D programming software. I got an email from a Motorola support manager (from a case number) who stated:
" BearCom programming software is only distributed to BearCom owned shops only, and it not available from Motorola by any end user, nor a regular Motorola dealer. The BearCom software is purposely not found in any of the Motorola account websites, nor is it even available for purchase. That is because of a proprietary license agreement between Motorola & BearCom, as the BearCom models only use the BearCom licensed software, and not normal Motorola software. "
I called BearCom corporate HQ in TX and they don't sell or offer the software to anyone. He said they are not allowed to allow the end user to have it, which explains the strict control. That is the reason their policy is a non-BearCom rental (earning no revenue), they charge a flat rate of $50 per radio to program.
Seems like a good reason not to go with Bearcom for anything. I've heard some bad reviews from business customers that have worked with them. Have also seen plenty of pictures on social media of shoddy infrastructure work. Granted, not every shop is the same. Some might be doing a better job.
mmckenna
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There are some really good Bearcom techs (and I think a few hang out on here), but in general, Bearcom was the "walmart-ization" of the 2 way radio industry. They gobbled up a lot of local shops and ended up running a lot of others out of business. Like most businesses, profit is #1 and everything else is behind that. Doesn't lead to the best experiences for everyone. Where small mom-n-pop shops took care of their long term local customers, these larger shops aren't always as attentive.
Usually a good idea to avoid those Bearcom radios anyway. Not the best radios out there, and as discovered, finding the software is an ordeal.
