New Ver G2-G5 PPS 4.0 (V0.4.0.30) is out.

[n7maq-1]

We just received a notice from Unication that 0.4.03 See below notes.

ANNOUNCING NEW PPS VERSION 4.0 (G2-G5 P25 VOICE PAGERS)

Introducing new and improved programming software (PPS) for Unication’s G2-G5 P25 Voice Pagers. PPS 4.0 may look similar, but this new version is designed to make programming G-Series pagers a more user friendly and intuitive experience. PPS 4.0 will be the current PPS going forward.

NEW PPS 4.0 KEY FEATURES:

• Customer Public Resource Manager - This is where all systems, custom alerts and custom voice prompts are stored. All three can be easily added to any Code Plug (CP) file you are building.
• TGID's are now stored with the system they belong to. You will only see the appropriate ID's when selecting a P25 system.*
• Ability to open more than one CP file at a time.
• Ability to copy and paste system and TGID's from one CP file to another.

*In order to have ID's separate with the appropriate system, you will need create a new CP file. Importing into the new 4.0 PPS will store all IDs together. We highly recommend taking the time to import all your systems into the Public Resource manager, it is worth the effort.



Download PPS 4.0 (V0.4.0.30): Downloads- G2-G5 P25 Voice Pager | Unication USA



WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• New units shipped June 2023 and after can ONLY be programmed using PPS version 4.0 and do not support programming with any past PPS versions.
• New PPS 4.0 is compatible with old and new pagers and will be the current PPS for all G-Series G2-G5 Pagers moving forward.
• CP Files created in older PPS versions can be converted to the new PPS 4.0

Thank you!





Best Regards,



Unication USA, Inc.

 

[RaleighGuy]

Now available on website. It will be a little learning curve but has a lot of good features, in order to use all the features you will need to create a new CP, having been using this version in beta, I recommend it, it is worth the extra time to do this one time.

Downloads- G2-G5 P25 Voice Pager | Unication USA

Access PPS (Pager Programming Software), Product Manuals, Brochures and other resources for the G-Series P25 Voice Pagers.

www.unicationusa.com

 

[n7maq-1]

Now available on website. It will be a little learning curve but has a lot of good features, in order to use all the features you will need to create a new CP, having been using this version in beta, I recommend it, it is worth the extra time to do this one time.

Downloads- G2-G5 P25 Voice Pager | Unication USA

Access PPS (Pager Programming Software), Product Manuals, Brochures and other resources for the G-Series P25 Voice Pagers.

www.unicationusa.com

Thanks for the advice, this pps does look better than the older versions. Unfortunately, we have several demos with different model numbers so I'll have to spend some time with the new codeplugs from scratch.

Jim

 

[RaleighGuy]

Thanks for the advice, this pps does look better than the older versions. Unfortunately, we have several demos with different model numbers so I'll have to spend some time with the new codeplugs from scratch.

Jim

Once you have created one in the new V4 PPS you should be able to convert the new V4 CP to the other model numbers. Additionally, once you import the system/systems into Tab C - C-1, and voice prompts into C - C-3 they will be available for all future models and new CPs, making it a lot easier in the future.

 

[maus92]

Epic fail for me after importing an existing profile. Had to kill the prog via Task Manager.

 

[mjz]

What is a key benefit to upgrading from what I use currently (previous version)?

 

[tkowalik]

I created a new code plug and entered the subgroup list on E2. I go to E7 and select subgroup as binding feature, I select the TGs, and select the subgroups under Talk Group List, it shows them selected when I click off the box, I hit save, “saved successfully” pops up, but when I go back to the zone, they aren’t selected anymore. Bug?

It doesn’t unselect them if I read the profile from device.

 

[RaleighGuy]

What is a key benefit to upgrading from what I use currently (previous version)?

The ability to separate TGs by system is the biggest benefit, allows for easier programming especially if you have multiple systems with duplicate TG numbers. I also like the CSV file import for talkgroups too.

 

[RaleighGuy]

I created a new code plug and entered the subgroup list on E2. I go to E7 and select subgroup as binding feature, I select the TGs, and select the subgroups under Talk Group List, it shows them selected when I click off the box, I hit save, “saved successfully” pops up, but when I go back to the zone, they aren’t selected anymore. Bug?

It doesn’t unselect them if I read the profile from device.

I haven't found that issue yet, though it was previously a problem, on the C tab, in earlier versions.

 

[APX8000]

Can you import UIDs as .csv or do you still have to manually enter 999 of them ?

 

[RaleighGuy]

Can you import UIDs as .csv or do you still have to manually enter 999 of them ?

Yes, when you add a system in tab C-1 there is a box for UIDs, click on the box and it will give you input choices including import via CSV

 

[tkowalik]

I haven't found that issue yet, though it was previously a problem, on the C tab, in earlier versions.

Hmm. Yea it keeps unselecting no matter what I try on a newly created code plug.

 

[blackbelter]

Initially my thoughts were that this is a phishing email as the sender is not from a Unication address or entity and note the urgency of updating . I must admit that all of my cyber attack training kicked in as not to upload the new PPS . I forwarded it to my dealer for verification and will visit the Unication site.

 

[Steve162]

I tried loading from the Unication site. Norton didn't like it, gave me high-risk error warnings.

I don't have time to do intense troubleshooting now but I wanted to share this.

 

[blackbelter]

Received a verification from Ray. It’s a legit email. Not planning on updating as of yet.

 

[tkowalik]

I really wish I could get on the beta testing. For all of the talk about this being a pager, not a scanner, it seems as of late the paging capabilities in Firmware and PPS are the most overlooked. Makes me wonder if the beta testers actually use this for the intended purpose because I’m catching these problems inside of an hour.

 

[Hit_Factor]

I tried loading from the Unication site. Norton didn't like it, gave me high-risk error warnings.

I don't have time to do intense troubleshooting now but I wanted to share this.

That's just because it's new and Norton doesn't have any history on it. Go ahead and click whatever button you need to override the security warning.

Windows might throw up a similar caution when you launch the software.

 

[pandel]

What is a key benefit to upgrading from what I use currently (previous version)?

NOT a Complaint, just a Question!!
Still haven't heard a satisfactory reason to reprogram my G4. I've finally got it programmed exactly the way I want it and everything is working well.
So let me ask again, Where/what is the advantage of upgrading to a new PPS which per the announcement will have a "Little learning curve" and cause me to a lot of extra work to end up essentially right back where I started? Specifically, what will I gain over the previous PPS? Voice prompts?
I added those myself about a year ago. It would be nice if we could program the screen to stay off until a selected button was pushed (like my old tactical radios). I'd change PPS in a second for that! Please don't get me wrong......
I LOVE my G4, and want to make it better if that is possible. Will this PPS do that? How?

 

[jtwalker]

NOT a Complaint, just a Question!!
Still haven't heard a satisfactory reason to reprogram my G4. I've finally got it programmed exactly the way I want it and everything is working well.
So let me ask again, Where/what is the advantage of upgrading to a new PPS which per the announcement will have a "Little learning curve" and cause me to a lot of extra work to end up essentially right back where I started? Specifically, what will I gain over the previous PPS? Voice prompts?
I added those myself about a year ago. It would be nice if we could program the screen to stay off until a selected button was pushed (like my old tactical radios). I'd change PPS in a second for that! Please don't get me wrong......
I LOVE my G4, and want to make it better if that is possible. Will this PPS do that? How?

If you never intend to adjust your programming again, or update firmware, then don’t bother with new PPS. Both of these are unrealistic in my view, so do as you see appropriate. Eventually you’ll need the new PPS but might just want to let others run it through some testing first if you are hesitant.

 

[pandel]

NOT a Complaint, just a Question!!
Still haven't heard a satisfactory reason to reprogram my G4. I've finally got it programmed exactly the way I want it and everything is working well.
So let me ask again, Where/what is the advantage of upgrading to a new PPS which per the announcement will have a "Little learning curve" and cause me to a lot of extra work to end up essentially right back where I started? Specifically, what will I gain over the previous PPS? Voice prompts?
I added those myself about a year ago. It would be nice if we could program the screen to stay off until a selected button was pushed (like my old tactical radios). I'd change PPS in a second for that! Please don't get me wrong......
I LOVE my G4, and want to make it better if that is possible. Will this PPS do that? How?