DTR650 programming help

[telxonmaster]

I recently bought 2 moto DTR650 radios, and have the basics figured out after reading the manual. I left them default other than adding 2 private groups. The radios work as expected (quite well) but I just had a few questions. On the groups, you have an option for "channels", being these use FHSS, does the "channel" just change the hop pattern? Any reason to change it on a private group?

In the manual, it says the CPS is for the 410 only, but mentions programming the 650 with a PC, what gives? is there no CPS for the 650? And finally, does anyone know where to get the mini keyboard? Looks like I really won't need the CPS unless I want to get really complex setups, but I would like to name my groups, and need the keyboard for that.

 

[Fowler]

The keyboard is NLA. Everything is programmed using the free business radio CPS from Motorola. The programming cable attaches to the base of the 650. Its pretty intuitive to program the radios with the software. Good luck

 

[Fowler]

Some good info on the DTR series here
My Experience with the Motorola DTR650

 

[telxonmaster]

I've read the forums on checkcheckonetwo, good info. I was going off of the owners manual, it says the CPS is only for the 410. Does the CPS work on the 650 too? Cables aren't expensive, at least. I really only need the software to add names or text templates.

 

[kruser]

I've read the forums on checkcheckonetwo, good info. I was going off of the owners manual, it says the CPS is only for the 410. Does the CPS work on the 650 too? Cables aren't expensive, at least. I really only need the software to add names or text templates.

One of Motorola's CPS versions does work with the 650. And this CPS is free so you have nothing to lose if you happen to get an older or wrong version.
Just get their Business Radio CPS and you should be good to go. This CPS covers several of their radios including the DTR series like the 650.

 

[Fowler]

Yes the CPS works with the 650

 

[kruser]

Yes the CPS works with the 650

As well as the newer 7xx series!

 

[telxonmaster]

Ok, noted! I did download it, so I'll likely get the cable too. I need to find someone selling the keyboard, being it's obsolete, I hope to pick one up cheap. (some nut is selling one on ebay for $70, must be nuts if they think someone will pay it)
Most of the pogramming can be done from the radio, and cloned to another one, which I really like. So far I'm impressed.

 

[n1das]

Don't bother with the keyboard accessory. It is easier to use the CPS.


Sent from my XP8800 using Tapatalk