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Updated 12/3: Hampton Roads Brandmeister package now includes the VA Eastern Shore. Also updated: Interstate Network
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About our Motorola Codeplugs
About our Motorola Codeplugs
Before starting, review our General Information, Codeplug Version key, and Channel Naming Conventions.
Codeplug Types
Codeplug Types
Our codeplugs for Motorola radios are offered in two flavors:
Full Codeplugs: RATS is maintaining one official master codeplug that covers the entire DMRVA+HEARS repeater network. This codeplug is written for the popular Motorola XPR7550e. RATS is no longer supplying official codeplugs for models other than the XPR7550e. Our 7550e codeplug was created for the new Motorola CPS 2.0, and this CPS does a fine job translating data between radio models. For conversion instructions, see slide 2 of the Quick Start Guide above.
Member Contributed Codeplugs: ✨ Some RATS members have contributed their own codeplugs to this effort. These codeplugs may not follow the same zone and channel layouts, geographic area, or zone naming conventions of the official RATS codeplugs. Some may date back to older DMRVA talkgroup lineups and could contain outdated configurations. Use at your own risk.
Validation Errors in CPS 2.0
Validation Errors in CPS 2.0
Users may notice one or more Validation Errors in CPS 2.0 when loading our XPR7550e file or translating it to a different model. There are two common causes.
Ensure you are following our conversion process precisely (above, slide 2). Performing any of those steps out of sequence can result in errors.
Also, confirm that your CPS has the proper entitlements for the codeplug you're trying to use. Our XPR7550e codeplug requires a valid wideband entitlement loaded into CPS 2.0. If you do not have a wideband entitlement, you can purchase one through your Motorola Solutions account, or you can manually convert the impacted channels to narrowband FM. As of 3/2/2025, the amateur radio pricing for a wideband entitlement direct from the Motorola Solutions online store is US$5.00, and it covers all Motorola DMR radios programmed with that CPS installation. Look for item# HKVN4046A, MOTOTRBO 20/25 KHZ Channel - Radio License Key (NA).
Hampton Roads Brandmeister Systems Now Included
Hampton Roads Brandmeister Systems Now Included
As of March 1, 2025 our XPR7550e master codeplug includes the four UHF Brandmeister systems in the Hampton Roads region of southeast Virginia. These are the same systems included in the CS750 flavor of our Hampton Roads Brandmeister add-on.
Codeplug Conversion for Motorola Radios
Codeplug Conversion for Motorola Radios
Download base codeplug for the XPR7550e
Install the CPS and drivers. Motorola CPS is available free of charge for amateur radio operators' personal, non-commercial use. See our CPS information for details.
Open one instance of CPS 2.0, and load our XPR7550e.
Open a second instance of CPS 2.0. In this one, open your existing codeplug (if any) or read your radio's contents into the CPS.
Copy the contents from our source codeplug in the first CPS 2.0 instance, and paste them into the target codeplug in the second CPS 2.0 instance. Follow the order of operations provided below.
Remember to add your radio ID and adjust other radio settings before loading the codeplug to your radio.
CPS 2.0 Data Translation
CPS 2.0 Data Translation
CPS 2.0 will translate values between radio models and apply default settings where no equivalent exists in the copied data. To move the entire contents of one codeplug to another with minimal hassle, follow these steps in this order. Deviation from this exact order of operations will lead to inconsistent results:
Copy and paste all Contacts
Copy and paste all RX Group Lists
Copy and paste all Scan Lists
Copy and paste the Channel Pool
Copy and paste all Zones
Copy and paste all Scan Lists, again
Adjust radio settings and features
Review and adjust Validation Results
To reduce clean-up effort, place custom Scan List items in the Channel Pool.
Click a single zone, or use Ctrl+Click or Shift+Click to select multiple zones. Then right-click and select Copy.
Right-click on the Zone label in the left navigation panel of the target codeplug, then click Paste.
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