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HT750 Firmware
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WA2IEK
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HT750
You will probably need to buy a cable and / or an interface, as well as software, directly from Motorola. It might actually be cheaper and easier to just take it to a local Land Mobile Radio dealer. I seem to recall, while researching my own Moto CP 200, that one would wind up spending $200-300 dollars by the time you get everything one would need. Of course, once you've done so, you can aquire and maintain additional radios, so, there's a trade-off I guess. Good Luck!
You will probably need to buy a cable and / or an interface, as well as software, directly from Motorola. It might actually be cheaper and easier to just take it to a local Land Mobile Radio dealer. I seem to recall, while researching my own Moto CP 200, that one would wind up spending $200-300 dollars by the time you get everything one would need. Of course, once you've done so, you can aquire and maintain additional radios, so, there's a trade-off I guess. Good Luck!
WA2IEK
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HT750
Just found this. You will still need software from Motorola.http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_9?k=ht750+programming+cable&sprefix=HT750+pro
Just found this. You will still need software from Motorola.http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_9?k=ht750+programming+cable&sprefix=HT750+pro
You will need the software, a programming cable, and firmware flashing adapter, and of course the firmware. The question that immediately (at least to me) comes to mind is why? HT750 really doesn't have any improvements to speak of in the newest firmware. Is it some specific issue you are trying to resolve in this end-of-life radio?
None of those cables will work with the flashing adapter to install the firmware in the radio.
WA2IEK
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HT750
Thank you! I had noticed that the original poster had not gotten any responses, so, decided to chip in with what little I "thought" I knew. By the way, the HT 750 is still a major part of my employer's private land mobile installation, however, they are not using any of it's more advanced features. In fact, due to competition among employees for the remaining useable radios, I started bringing in my own Baofeng cheapie. Has a part 90 tag. Works well enough in this situation. I also have my own CP200, but no software yet. I'm wondering what the cheapest way would be to set to program my CP 200?, or, should I just keep using the Baofengs?
Thank you! I had noticed that the original poster had not gotten any responses, so, decided to chip in with what little I "thought" I knew. By the way, the HT 750 is still a major part of my employer's private land mobile installation, however, they are not using any of it's more advanced features. In fact, due to competition among employees for the remaining useable radios, I started bringing in my own Baofeng cheapie. Has a part 90 tag. Works well enough in this situation. I also have my own CP200, but no software yet. I'm wondering what the cheapest way would be to set to program my CP 200?, or, should I just keep using the Baofengs?
SteveC0625
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Software is $265. Cables are $20 for cheapie USB; good ones are considerably more. If you are only going to have it programmed a couple of times, take it to a radio shop or see if you can find a fellow ham in the area who has the software. Typical programming costs for a shop are $30+.
I maintain an inventory of CP150's, 200's, 200XLS's, and a PR400 so I have the software and cables on hand but it's a long drive for you.
WA2IEK
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Thank you Steve, Good info & advice. Will try the local ham club first, there is also a Motorola dealer nearby.
Thank you Steve, Good info & advice. Will try the local ham club first, there is also a Motorola dealer nearby.
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