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To obtain Motorola software see the Sticky in the Motorola forum.
The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online (i.e., Kenwood). Please use Google or some other search engine to find a dealer that sells the software. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Often the Kenwood software is less than $100 so don't be a cheapskate; just purchase it.
For M/A Com/Harris/GE, etc: there are two software packages that program all current and past radios. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. The trunked package is in upwards of $2,500. The conventional package is more reasonable though is still several hundred dollars. The benefit is you do not need multiple versions for each radio (unlike Motorola).
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In regards to the radio, it is P25 capable as long as the radio has the right flashcode.
In regards to the radio system (I'm guessing you want to listen to Montana's Statewide system), it is a P25 Trunking System. You don't mention whether you will be using the radio to transmit on the the system. If it is to be used for listening only, you would be better off getting a scanner, as using a radio programmed illegally can lead to some serious consequences.
Ok. Provided that the radio has the correct flashcode, it can be programmed by whoever administers the radios for the system. If you already have a source for purchasing the radio, and are able to obtain the flashcode, you can decode it here: akardam.net Motorola Flashcode Decoder R04.03.01
It's one that was at my FD that's not programed for the new system they want to throw it out so I'm taking it to put in my rig possibly. To use when responding to calls. And use to monitor other agencies and communicate with them