Help with Moto Radio Purchase Programming

[jason78]

I'm looking to buy an XPR5550e UHF1 40W for GMRS and future 70cm HAM use. Based on what I've read, anyone can now sign up for a Moto account and get access to CPS and apply for the Wideband entitlement to activate widemand on the channels. I'm getting a bit lost as far as coedplug versions and sellers specifying what the last version of CPS that was it was programmed with, firmware versions, etc. Can someone either point me to a thread or give me a basic explanation on these questions to help me make sure I get the right radio?

1. Is it true, can anyone now get CPS for free from Moto now and if so where do I go to sign up?

2. Any idea once I have a moto account, where I apply for a wideband entitlement?

3. Once I get the entitlement, can I set any programmed channel on any radio to WB?

4. Is there and reason to worry about what codeplug version is on the radio now or what version of CPS was used ot program it? If it does matter can you explain why?

Thank you very much for the help!! Jason

 

[alcahuete]

1. Is it true, can anyone now get CPS for free from Moto now and if so where do I go to sign up?

2. Any idea once I have a moto account, where I apply for a wideband entitlement?

3. Once I get the entitlement, can I set any programmed channel on any radio to WB?

4. Is there and reason to worry about what codeplug version is on the radio now or what version of CPS was used ot program it? If it does matter can you explain why?

Thank you very much for the help!! Jason

1. Yes. MyView There will be a register link eventually on the page with the super long URL it takes you to.

2. Don't recall, but it should be under Entitlements. You usually have to watch a training video or such first, then everything after that is done manually on their side. Not sure if that's still the case. You can always open a support ticket with /\/\ or call them once you get your account set up.

3. Yes

4. No, not really. Most of those radios should be new enough to be read and programmed by the latest CPS.

 

[mmckenna]

4. Is there and reason to worry about what codeplug version is on the radio now or what version of CPS was used ot program it? If it does matter can you explain why?

I'll add to alcahuete's reply:

Where this was usually an issue is people downloading bootleg CPS/RSS off the dark corners of the web, and being stuck with whatever old version was out there. With the older bootleg software, they were often unable to program the radios that had been touched with new/up to date software.

If you are getting legit software direct from Motorola, it'll be the latest versions, so this won't be an issue.

 

[jason78]

Thanks for all the help! I applied for a Business account for personal/Amateur Radio use (supposedly that's what you have to do) so now I wait for the account review I guess.