How to Program Your GMRS Radio Using CPS

[@dragonrider7080]

I just bought 3 of these radios for family use and this was very helpful. Thanks.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Glad it helped

[@livingproof9622]

Do we need a license?

[@MrSabram07]

For GMRS you do​@@livingproof9622

[@mitchm2559]

Appears that different Baofeng branded cables have different chips. I have one cable with the Prolific chip and another with a CH360 chip. Incidentally you don’t need the radio connected to determine the com port , just plug in the USB end into the PC and device manager will recognize it. These cables tend to be finicky and work with some HT’s and not others. Just wanted to share this post, great video as always. 73.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

You're correct on both points. Some models' cases make it hard to get a good connection on the K1 connector. Thanks for commenting.

[@richsilvasatx]

Was hoping to get some insight on the other Fields listed on the CPS, such as VFO A and VFO B. Informative but very basic info.

[@jonnylakewood7767]

My issue is my computers are both Macs. Most manufacturer CPS are set up for Windows computers, although Chirp is not. Chirp will let me change and save data on my UV-5R but doesn't have access to my new UV-5G Plus radios. I'm new at GMRS and hit this snag.

[@williampiergiovanni5227]

I highly recomend your Book “The New Operator’s Guide to GMRS”. As a new-be to the GMRS world, I found “The New Operator’s Guide to GMRS” to be very helpful in explaining the gobbly-gook buzz phrases to the average user. The book has even helped the dull-witted such as myself to understand the guru language for programming my radios.

[@cik7897]

Solid info. Easy to understand.

[@WilliamParmley]

This was excellent, thanks! You didn't mention FTDI drivers, I wonder if they are needed for the "cheap" GMRS programming cables.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

The cheap cables are often not FTDI cables. they may need their own drivers. Most of the time nowadays, Windows will recognize and download drivers, but not always. I like the FTDI cables as they work with nearly all the radios. Programming cables that come with the HTs ususally work, too. Third party cables have, in the past, been problematic.

[@WilliamParmley]

@@GadgetTalk4U Thanks for the reply! I have several cables that use the FTDI driver (a couple of RT Systems cables and a couple of USB to serial adapters) and they work great. Just applied for a GMRS license and ordered a pair of UV-5G Plus HTs and am getting up to speed on everything while waiting for the US Mail today. (Your channel has been a great help. 😀) Looking forward to trying out the programming cable and software for the new radios. My IC-R6 made me a believer in programming software. Not easy to program a radio that only has four buttons plus a Function key!

[@WilliamParmley]

@@GadgetTalk4U UV-5G Plus arrived today, hooked up the programming cable and Windows 11 installed it just fine. Already been adding some channels and adjusting settings. Thanks again!

[@rickramirez7710]

Hello and good morning. I have an assistance question: if I may ask on my GM-30 using the CPS how do I go about entering the following repeater settings. software wont allow me. Ranchino repeater; RX: 462.600 DPL/DCS 23, TX: 467.600 DPL/DCS 23. the CPS wont allow me. Cant seem to figure what I'm doing wrong. TYI 73!

[@GadgetTalk4U]

I'm using version 2.06 of the CPS. Go to one of the DIY channels from channels 31 to 54. Select the receive frequency of 462.600 in the drop down box. The transmit frequency should show 467.600 automatically. Set D023 from both of the QT/DQT columns. Add a name if you like in the name column. Save the changes to your computer and write them back to the radio. You must use a channel in the 31 to 54 range or just add the tones to Channel 25. Good luck.

[@ramvan2284]

Q: @gadgettalk when using the privacy codes, will you walk on others using the channel even if you cannot hear them? and will your TX get walked on?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Yes, if you don't notice your receive led lit. Others without codes will hear you, so hopefully won't double you.

[@EthanE12545]

Well I have a kenwood VP 5230 and like I am using libre office 7 sheets to program it can you help me with it? I am new to programming because I have never really got into it I just had the people I am buying it from program it and that rarely happens..

[@LostredneckinTX]

Looking for help on a RT-495 10W setup mode and scan function for my local area. Customer support sucks ans could not help me

[@All_Things_Radio]

How did you get the boot screen message open to where you can change it from welcome? I want to put my gmrs callsign as the welcome messge. Thank you sir

[@VCBP-415]

did you figure it out?

[@kevinscully6647]

A very useful video for those just getting into GMRS, thanks. Your link to all the channels that can be included for scanning can really help one unlock the potential of the radio to let you tap into the information flow going on in world around you. Have you found a way to import the programmed channels from one radio into another radio made by a different manufacturer? It would be great if one could transfer these channels to save duplication of effort.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

I haven't found an easy way. For radios with an import function in the CPS you can import the channels but you'd likely have to first change the order of the variables in the CSV files to match what the radio expects if using a different model or brand. It's never easy. Cheers.

[@kevinscully6647]

@@GadgetTalk4U Thanks for taking the time to respond. I hope you are having fun doing these reviews, I certainly enjoy them. BTW, I'd love to hear your take on the Motorola T800 (I own the T801). It is an FRS radio with surprisingly good range, and the ability to send texts directly to other linked phones via the T800 radio while off grid and the ability to display your location to other in-range T800-linked phones is very cool tech (includes an SOS function). This would be a good next-step for GMRS radios.

[@apollomorelos727]

I have two of the GM-15 Pro GMRS radio and for some odd reason it would not let me change the STEP from 2.5 khz to 5khz. the radio works, but I want to change it from 2.5 khz to 5 khz

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Step is only active in VFO Mode. See the small print in the Menu 1 description in section 7.3. Cheers.

[@JeffTucc]

Are you aware if I can program a diy channel that is a gmrs channel with privacy tones? I'd like to have channel 1 with no tones and then a separate 462.56250 channel with a privacy tone to match my Midland radios. Can't seem to set up. DIY channel that will transmit on a GMRS frequency.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

It depends on a couple of things. First, the radio itself must allow DIY channels. Most newer ones do, but not all. Next, the DIY channels must allow all the GMRS channels, not just the repeater channels. Last, check to see if your radio limits what channels can accept DIY transmit channels. Some allow all channels above 30 to accept them, others only 31 to 54. Good luck.

[@PatriciaRocco-w6o]

New to GMRS , do all gmrs radios support dpl tones .

[@GadgetTalk4U]

For radios released in the last several years, yes.

[@davidvincentdibona635]

how does the frequency hopping rx work?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

I've never figured it out. I think it for commercial applications where scrambling is allowed.

[@58Alpha]

For some reason, in the General Settings, my "Boot Screen 1" and "Boot Screen 2" are greyed out and I cannot change them. Any ideas how to fix that? Boot Screen "Preset Msg" is selected.

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Without knowing the radio or the CPS I really don't know. Perhaps your radio doesn't support custom messages?

[@58Alpha]

@@GadgetTalk4U no worries, i reached out to Radiottity and I had an older version of CPS, they sent me a newer version to download and it worked!

[@AMG-502]

Were you able to use Windows 11 for the radioddity programming software and serial port conector to program the Baofeng GM-15 pro / Radioddity gm-30?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

I've heard about issues with Win11. I haven't changed. I've heard that some have gotten the ultra cheap Win 10 PCs just for their radio software - both Win11 and Mac users.

[@AMG-502]

@@GadgetTalk4U thanks for the quick reply.

[@jneale5204]

I bought a cable with the FTDI chip a few years ago. It works with Windows 11 and the Radioddity software. I also have my ham license.

[@MrSabram07]

Thanks great video

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Glad it was helpful!

[@htdriver2012]

I live in NC and I have a BTech 50 watt mobile that I have tried to set the tines to a few repeaters in my area and I can't contact anyone. I can hear others talking but they can't hear me. I have tried my base antenna and my mobile antenna and no luck. I wonder if there was someone in my area that could either program my radio for me or walk me through it

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Look up Radio Made Easy. He's in NC and will do the programming. I believe I heard him say $35 for complete programming for your area.

[@htdriver2012]

@@MissingLinkMTB Thank you. I will definitely do that. Thanks so much..

[@rickwiles8835]

How and where do you connect the programming cable to the radio?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Foe nearly all handheld, the cable goes into the side 2 prong accessory port.

[@rickwiles8835]

The cable doesn't have any prongs. I can't post a pic of the cable, but here's a link to a pic m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618wv-GkACL._AC_SL1200_.jpg

[@douglasthompson8927]

how do you hook up the cable ?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Plug the two prong programming cable into the fixture on the side of the radio then into the PC.

[@ductile1430]

Can I disable transmission restrictions

[@GadgetTalk4U]

To be certified to sell in the US the FCC requires GMRS radios to only transmit on GMRS channels.

[@ghostechvids]

Are you in the Phoenix area?

[@GadgetTalk4U]

Yes. I17 & Happy Valley area.

[@ghostechvids]

@@GadgetTalk4U I would love to buy you a cup of coffee sometime. I’m in Tempe. I am getting into GMRS.

[@josephcampbell1693]

The Baofeng UV-5G uses Chirp.

[@williampecar8409]

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[@officalthedollmakergamerea7175]

Clorgo BT 8000 two ways radio with chirp

[@GadgetTalk4U]

I have no idea. Try looking for a radio that has a similar appearance and look to see if that is Chirp supported. With budget class Chinese radios, there are a lot that are the same except for the branding.

[@VCBP-415]

how can I delete those DIY channels this software sucks

[@cmerton]

Most manufacturer-provided CPS just plain old suck.