R30 Programming

[bearcatrp]

Love my R30. Best handheld receiver on the market. I also have the software (CS). I used the software to hand input my entire state’s P25 frequencies. Took a bit. Is there a better way to import into the CS software? Would like to do it by each state. Think this has been discussed awhile back but not sure. Thanks

 

[randybcd396t]

I think you can import csv files into CS-R30. I found the following using ChatGPT:

✅ How to Import a CSV into CS-R30
1. Open the CS-R30 software.
2. Go to File > Import > CSV.
3. Select the CSV file.
4. If the format is valid, it will import into the memory channel list.

⚠️ CSV Format Requirements

The columns must match ICOM’s expected format, which usually includes:
• Channel number
• Frequency
• Mode (FM, AM, etc.)
• Name
• Tone settings
• Duplex, etc.

If your CSV is from a different source (like a scanner database or another radio software), it will likely need to be reformatted to match ICOM’s layout.

🛠️ Tools That Can Help

If you have a CSV from a source like RadioReference or CHIRP, you might need to:
• Manually reformat the CSV in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Use third-party tools or scripts to convert formats (some radio hobbyists write tools for this).

 

[aprilexe]

I use Butel ARC30 and the Radio Reference import. If I were going to use the CS30 I would export a blank Csv bank , open it in an editor , write what I want in and import it back , basically.

It took a bit of trial and error but I did get a decent workflow with the RX7 , CSRX7 and a Csv editor.

 

[bearcatrp]

Is there a particular editor to use or and program than uses CVS files? I use libre office that is free. Think it uses cvs.

 

[randybcd396t]

Is there a particular editor to use or and program than uses CVS files? I use libre office that is free. Think it uses cvs.

I use Excel on Windows and Numbers on Mac. Both of these are spreadsheet programs.

I don't have an R30, but I do have a R15. I use RT Systems for my scanner programming software. The ICOM software for the R15 is not currently available for the R15.

I'm a subscriber to RadioReference.

My workflow is:
Export systems from RadioReference to a CSV file.
I manipulate the CSV file using Numbers, saving it in a CSV file format.
I then import the CSV file to RT Systems
Final step is uploading the CSV file to the scanner

I have multiple CSV files that get uploaded to the scanner

 

[bearcatrp]

Have never imported to excel or any other program except proscan. Do I just download from RR to this spreadsheet or is it a download file, then import? Thanks

 

[aprilexe]

In the database for your state, county, service etc there is a menu drop down tab on the top right, pick downloads and below the pdf links there is a Csv link (I’m looking at the phone atm, probably more clear on desktop view). It’s really handy , I’ve used it for other big lists looking through the fcc database area here

 

[jtech48]

You'll need to download the frequencies that you want in a csv format like mentioned above. Then if you import to Excel, there's a setting where you Get Data from CSV and then using the power query editor you can assign delimiters like spaces or commas to separate the fields. From there you'll need to copy and paste the fields you downloaded to the matching fields on the R30 csv file. If you'd like to go a step further you can utilize chatgpt to help you write a vba code within Excel that will handle this data but that might be too much depending on how much data you're working with.

 

[bearcatrp]

I copied and pasted when I did my states P25 system. Took almost 3 weeks a couple hours a day. Will try to import and see what it looks like. Thanks for your advice.

 

[bearcatrp]

It imported fine. Next, will try to match the the cs software to the exel file and see how it imports.