CPS Information

Where can I find the CPS or drivers for my radio?

RATS does not redistribute CPS applications or drivers, but if you have trouble finding the right packages for your equipment, contact us.

Radios built for the amateur market (Baofeng, Connect Systems, Radioddity, Tytera, etc)

If your radio did not include programming software, refer to your radio manufacturer's website or support contacts for current download links.  

Tytera (TYT) users:  Recently, the Tytera website has appeared to be offline or unresponsive for some users.  We have found that using a VPN (any commercial VPN) has been an effective workaround to access the site.  Good luck.

• Alinco

• Anytone

• Anytone radios purchased from Bridgecom

• Baofeng

• Blackbox

• Connect Systems

• Cotre - software is no longer published by the manufacturer

• Kirisun

• Radioddity

• Radtel

• Retevis

• Tera

• Tytera

• Wouxon

Motorola

The Motorola CPS is available directly from Motorola Solutions at no charge to amateur radio operators.  You will need to open a Motorola Solutions business account for individual, non-commercial use.  There are very specific things that need to be entered on the registration form if you want your request to be approved.  This video is the best reference we know of at the moment.  There have been minor changes to the registration forms since that video was created, but if you follow the advice in that video, your request should be approved in about three business days.

The Motorola Solutions account will allow you to download both the current-generation CPS 2.0 and prior-generation CPS 16 products.  You can also purchase accessories and discounted radio entitlements directly from Motorola.

Other commercial radios (Hytera, Kenwood, Maxon, Vertex, etc)

You will need to contact an authorized dealer for radio programming assistance or to purchase the necessary software.

Do I have to use the Manufacturer's CPS?

In many cases, no.  Several options may be available depending on your radio.

Dale Farnsworth's EditCP

This CPS supports several older Tytera, Alinco, and Retevis devices running the standard OEM firmware.  It runs on both Windows and Linux.

Models:  TYT MD-380, MD-390, MD-2017, MD-UV380, MD-UV390, and MD-2017;  Alinco DJ-MD40;  Retevis RT3, RT3-G, RT3S, and RT82
Website:  https://www.farnsworth.org/dale/codeplug/editcp/

MM7DBT Codeplug Editor (CPEditor)

This CPS is a popular choice for several common Kydera, Retevis, and Radioddity units on standard OEM firmware.  It's available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.

Models:  Kydera CDR-300UV;  Retevis RT73;  Radioddity DB25-D, DB40-D, GD-88
Website:  https://www.cpeditor.co.uk/ 

OpenGD77

OpenGD77 is open-source, community-developed firmware for DMR transceivers using the NXP MK22 MCU, AT1846S RF chip and HR-C6000 DMR chipset.  After replacing your radio's firmware with OpenGD77, you can use the OpenGD77 CPS.

⚠️ This is an advanced setup that involves a warranty-voiding replacement of the manufacturer's firmware with community-developed open-source code.  As with any firmware update, there is a potential for irreversible damage to the device during the re-flash process.  Proceed at your own risk.

Models:  Baofeng DM-1701, DM-1801, DM-1801A, RD-5R;  Radioddity GD77/GD77S, RD-5R;  Retevis RT3S, RT82, RT84, RT90;  Tytera MD-2017, MD-9600, MD-UV380, MD-UV390
Website:  https://github.com/open-ham/OpenGD77 

RT Systems

RT Systems offers programming software for a wide array of analog and digital amateur transceivers, with good cross-model data translation and excellent technical support.  Their programming software is licensed on a per-model basis and some radios may require a specific programming cable from RT Systems.

Models:  Too many to list
Website:  https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/