Tytera TYT MD-UV380 programming issues

[Josh380]

I'm trying to write a code plug to my tyt md-uv380 and for some reason it does t seem to work--all the time. Let me explain..

All drivers are installed and confirmed working under device manager. Running windows 10 64bit. I run the CPS, attempt to read the radio, then the CPS crashes, I get the "windows is trying to find a solution" message and I'm forced to click close program. A few more attempts unplugging then reconnecting the USB cable, and I'm finally able to get a read. I make a few changes and attempt to write, only to have the CPS crash again.

I spent some time beforehand editing a new code plug to have all my dmr and analog channels and zones. I was able to get that code plug to write once, but it doesn't seem correct because all of my DMR zones say unprogrammed and the channel selector doesn't do squat when I'm on my analog channels.

Help! I'm ready to just return the radio.

 

[buddrousa]

That happens quite regular CCR

 

[Josh380]

That happens quite regular CCR

So...this is par for the course? Do I just have to keep trying to write this code plug until it gets it right?

 

[buddrousa]

I have 4 2 VHF and 2 UHF and deal with the same thing now for 2 years.

 

[Josh380]

Wow. Not sure I have the patience for that. I've only had one DMR radio that worked properly-the Blackbox KP Zone. Too bad I sold it and they're too expensive new.

There has got to be a better solution.

 

[cmdrwill]

First Rule: READ the radio and store that ia a archive file on your computer. Then make the changes.

 

[Josh380]

First Rule: READ the radio and store that ia a archive file on your computer. Then make the changes.

So you're saying if I do that, it should write? I have noticed I can get it to read fairly regularly.

Sheesh..I spent a good few hours editing that code plug..all for nothing.

 

[Josh380]

Now I can't even get it to read. Does ANYONE have any actual experience with the MD-UV380 and a windows 10 system?

I've even tried running it in compatibility mode for windows 7 and the CPS still crashes. Of course I've emailed TYT and have had zero response. Maybe because "Haha we know you can't program the radio".

 

[Josh380]

So now I've tried it in windows xp...success. was able to get a read and write the first time.

Then I discovered the nice feature in the CPS to export channel and contact info into csv files. That saved a few hours.

 

[cmdrwill]

Should we say "dammed Windows 10" ?

 

[Josh380]

Should we say "dammed Windows 10" ?

I say we should. Funny how once again Windows XP comes to the rescue. I wonder if these Chinese companies only use XP...

 

[cmdrwill]

I also hear noise in the bushes that Windows 10 IS End of Life. or very close to EOL.

I'l keep my Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

 

[w2xq]

Just found this thread. The MD-UV380 is a bulletproof radio. I can't help with Win10, but perhaps my MD-UV380 notes W2XQ.com : Amateur Radio: DMR may have something for you. How did you make out?

 

[Josh380]

Just found this thread. The MD-UV380 is a bulletproof radio. I can't help with Win10, but perhaps my MD-UV380 notes W2XQ.com : Amateur Radio: DMR may have something for you. How did you make out?

I was able to get it programmed under Windows XP. A few days after I started this thread TYT sent me a Windows 10 driver. Unfortunately it was for x86 systems and I'm running 64 bit.

 

[w2xq]

I was able to get it programmed under Windows XP. A few days after I started this thread TYT sent me a Windows 10 driver. Unfortunately it was for x86 systems and I'm running 64 bit.

Good. I use a 10 yr old Win7 Asus netbook, my only concession to keeping Windows around. If it weren't for the radio, it wouldn't be turned but maybe 1x/month.

 

[k1zxx]

Hello group, does anyone have a code plug for New England? for the tyt uv380?