How To: Setup Anytone D878 UVII or UVII Plus for GMRS using CPS (Sample Codeplug)

[@our12silly]

Okay first off this is fantastic. I mean really. It is so appreciated. I purchased this radio to get into the ham biz so to speak. I'm starting with GMRS. All I can say is thank you. Ham's have a real hard time recruiting into ham. I think it's because they don't have a way to ease people into the biz. Using a GMRS with the family is a wonderful start. This video is a treasure thank you!

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Thank you very much for the kind words and glad it was able to help you.

[@pen25]

Just remember this is not legal to be used on gmrs. It's not type accepted for that service. Do as you will but stop broadcasting it can be done as soon the fcc will ensure this all be locked down

[@kchaney56]

Lots of HAMS also have attitude.

[@ABRetroCollections]

@@pen25 It's only a few watts. No one truly cares about the GMRS frequencies. It's LMR and MARS that are highly protected.

[@MikeBeauchamp]

My favorite radio by a mile! I don’t leave home without it.

[@timbogoku84]

Thanks, this video really helped a lot. Bridgecom videos don’t talk about “At options” and it definitely required that part or I would have been screwed. It wouldn’t allow me to put things in wideband, only in narrow band. Again, thank you McDonough 25

[@n1rbd]

So am I correct in my deduction that the 878 can be used for both Amateur and GMRS on the same radio?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Yes that’s correct. The 878 can be used for both services. As well as the d578 mobile version as long as it’s the PRO model.

[@pen25]

Legally no

[@MindfulMusic]

@@pen25 What're you talking about? If said person has their license on both ends for HAM and GMRS, then they're good to go. Anytone's have been updated to be compliant w/ GMRS.

[@buzz2544]

@@pen25 legally yes. It is Part 90 approved

[@nsixvl]

⁠​⁠@@buzz2544Not so fast! Part 90 and Part 95 are two different things. If you can show me where a part 90 radio is okay on part 95 section E, I'll consider it. I have original AnyTone D878 and am able to program GMRS channels into it. However I got my GMRS license and bought true type accepted radio to use it. I'd love to use my AnyTone on GMRS but frankly it's not legal. Prove me wrong.

[@shawnpemrick4303]

Can you use the Anytone 578 for GMRS as well?

[@dta6446]

Same question

[@briandavisson6567]

JUST GOT THE NEW D878UV2 PLUS TODAY, CAME WITH 3.03 FIRMWARE INSTALLED, WE ARE TRYING TO GET THE GMRS FREQ. TO WORK WITH THE RADIO BUT IT WONT. WE HAVE THE CODE PLUG 3.04 FIRM SO WE UPDATED THE RADIO FIRMWARE TO 3.04 VERS. TRIED IT COMM. EURO MODEL 00000 IT COME UP BAND ERROR WHEN WE TRY TO WRITE TO RADIO, CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE??

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Did you get the radio from bridgecom?

[@timhargrove6493]

Can you setup radio to add gmrs functions to radio that also has HAM DMR repeaters working?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Yes this is possible. If your radio is not currently in the mode shown in the video. You will have to switch it to the mode shown. Once this is done you will be able to do GMRS and Amateur. BUT when you switch modes in the radio you will loose any and all channels programmed into the radio before the switch. So whatever is in the radio now you will have to re enter that data after switching modes, in addition to your GMRS channels

[@ChuckRowe]

I'm still not clear on how to make this radio work on GMRS. I have the same radio and it seems that GMRS is out of band. Is there a part in this video that addresses how to 'fix' that? Thank you. Great video, though, very thorough.

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Yes sir that’s the first thing we address in the video is changing to band to allow for gmrs use. That is literally the very first thing we do after the unboxing.

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

So I have a question… if the handhelds can be made GMRS capable,can the Anytone AT D578 UV iii plus be made GMRS capable as well?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

In the 578 series the PRO is the only one that carries the part 90 certification making it legal for GMRS use. The plus model is not certified by the fcc for this use. Therefore making it amateur only on the plus model.

[@MrCirrux]

Do you have a code plug for GMRS default frequencies for download?

[@larrystansell9620]

where did you download the anytone options

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

To be honest I don’t remember. It used to be on powerwerx website with the software, if it’s not there anymore maybe a search engine search?

[@douglasarmey6444]

Considering a D578Pro for UHF/VHF/GMRS. Anytone's triband antenna only covers UHF Rx (400 - 480 MHz) Tx (420 - 450 MHz). What mobile antenna do you all use to cover UHF/VHF/GMRS? Also, where can I buy a D578 Pro? I can only find AT D578 Plus, which does not appear to be capable of UHF/VHF/GMRS. Thanks for the help!

[@djdavidj5531]

Where do I find the AT_Options? The only thing available for download is the CPS.

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

It used to readily available on powerwerx website (they are the licensed importer of anytones to the US) but it is becoming harder and harder to find. I’m not sure if a google search will find it or not.

[@gorillamotors]

On line 44-55 which are the repeaters should the transmit and receive frequencies be different? ie repeater 1 which is your line 44 should the frequencies be 462.5500/467.5500 for Rx and Tx?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

I always put the repeater inputs in the code plugs for listening purposes. This does two things, by listening to the input you can see who is within range of you for simplex, and you can also switch to that and listen if there is a scenario where both parties are very close to each other. By listening on the input side of the repeater you won’t get desense and will hear the transmission.

[@justinhillpac]

Well realized I have the 878uv plus, not the 878uv II plus. I can hear ok but can’t transmit. Is it possible or was it a programming error?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Most likely a programming error. I have a 878uv plus which is basically “generation 1” and it works just fine. “UV ii” is just the newest model. Go back through and check your band mode, also check your offsets, tones, and “ptt prohibit” settings.

[@justinhillpac]

@@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1 awesome to hear. I’ll go back through and check it out.

[@strongbad7745]

Would we use AT_Options first to set to Radio 0, then read from radio and use the correct CPS version to finish programming channels?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

I use anytone options to verify that it is in fact in band mode zero. And "sometimes" you will get lucky, and the firmware version will be listed there when you read from the radio. After that yes everything will be done from the CPS as long as you have the matching CPS version to match the firmware version in the radio. In most cases you won't have to change the mode as it will be from the factory in Mode 0 anyways. Also be sure before you start building out your code plug in the CPS that the CPS is also in mode 0.

[@strongbad7745]

I think my issue before was having both AT options and CPS open at the same time. My first Anytone wasn't in mode 0 but I just happened to order an extra one from Powerwerx last week so maybe I'll get lucky. I think there's a password to unlock mode 0 in the CPS software but I wasn't able to flash due to Band Error.

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

There is no password needed for band mode 0. Band error messages happen when the band mode that is set in the code plug does not match the band mode that is selected in the radio. You can/will also get a band mode error if you have a channel programmed in your code plug that is not within the frequency range of the band mode that is selected.

[@gorillamotors]

Thanks for this. I wrote the GMRS codeplug just like this and after I loaded this to the UV2+ all I get is static on all GMRS frequencies.

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Double check your squelch settings. By default the setting is set to zero which means wide open squelch. I typically set my radios to 2 or 3. This is covered around the 38 minute mark.

[@gorillamotors]

@@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1 I put it at 5 and still bad static on all of the GMRS freqs. UPDATE: i used my laptop to enter one of the rdt files that had no problems and used my desktop and used the rdt file that had problems. In the optional settings tab the squelch was set to OFF 2 times. I changed that to 2 and it works fine even though I changed the squelch on the radio itself didn't matter.

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Yes that can happen at times. That’s why I always suggest setting the squelch in the cps. Glad you got it figured out!

[@j.g.oliver2182]

Could you link the NGMMRS repeater information please?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

If you are referring to the programming data for the repeaters it’s on the website nggmrs.org

[@j.g.oliver2182]

@@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1 Well if it had been a snake…. :)

[@WD3D]

Do you have a channel spreadsheet that I can copy and paste into my channel list on the 878?

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Anytones unfortunately won’t allow you to do that. You can either import a complete code plug or you have to do each individual, one channel at a time. All of the NGGMRS repeater information is on the website at NGGMRS.org. But again you can’t just copy and paste that.

[@WD3D]

@@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1 Ok, Thank you for the reply

[@johnfarmer2674]

Will the D578UV III Plus work for gmrs??

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

No sir the D578 plus is not a part 90 certified radio therefore it’s not legal to use on gmrs. The D578 PRO however is a certified radio that can be used.

[@johnfarmer2674]

@@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1 thank you for the response!

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

I just don’t understand how to find talk groups and sitting up my hot spot is horrible

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

You assign and build the talkgroups in your code plug.

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

@@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1 no clue

[@rokroll]

Good video. Thanks

[@FNat9]

Nice video...now I want one.😉

[@HorrorG.]

Hey! Now I dont have to learn about how radio waves work and take an exam! I can just buy a license!

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

That’s correct gmrs does not require a test, and your gmrs license covers your whole family not just you.

[@stacyjourdain4435]

I wish you could do a ham one 👍👍😢

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

Amateur is going to be very very similar. The channels are going to program the same. For the most part what is going to be different is anything digital plus aprs.

[@stacyjourdain4435]

I wonder if you can answer me this question ...when scanning channels when the radio gets activity on a certain channel, (somebody starts talking) how do you lock in on that channel?... because pressing the PTT button only send you to a different channel that when you first started scanning ...it does not lock in on the channel with activity. It is so frustrating, there's a few people on KZbin that have asked the same question. I've asked to BRIDGEcom numerous times they ignore my question probably because I'm not a member of their program .. I wonder if you have an answer. Thanks

[@NorthGeorgiaGMRSNetworkDOTorg1]

It’s all in how your scan settings are setup in the programming software. You can set it to revert to last used, last heard, and/ or back to priority channel.

[@stacyjourdain4435]

⁠​ 0:43 Hey thanks I'll give that a try. Finally problem solved. 🙏

[@pen25]

There are hundreds of videos on creating code plugs. Or down load one and modify it

[@F16_viper_pilot]

Am I the only one that thinks it’s ridiculous to have to run software on the computer to unlock a brand new radio just to see the version number??

[@FNat9]

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