In this article, our trained technician Matt answers 10 of the more commonly asked questions and concerns. This also happens to be one of the more confusing subjects involving two-way radios. If you're interested in what extra features can be accessed through the Motorola CPS software, check out this video here where I demo the software using this exact radio.One of our most discussed topics with new clients involves radio programming.
Auto-scan Function - This is a simple enable & disable toggle. Of course, this uses the Motorola privacy code number convention but it gets the job done.ģ. Being able to configure this in the field is useful. As the XT420 is an 8 frequency radio with 16 channel locations, I like to have 1-8 with a specific CTCSS code and then 9-16 with no tone so I can hear all transmissions on a particular frequency. All radios tend to ship with pre-configured CTCSS tones on each of the channels. CTCSS/Privacy Codes - This is the big deal for most people. I'm not sure why you would want to do this but you can.Ģ. Channel Frequency - You can change the PMR446 channel number assigned to a physical channel number. Just the basic functionality is covered.ġ. The downside is that there are only 3 programmable areas on the XT420. It is not, and I hope this demo shows you how simple it is. It makes it look unnecessarily complicated.
The manual from Motorola makes a mess of this. This video shows you how to program your Motorola radio without the CPS software.
Using the CPS software requires a cable (more extra cost), and it also requires you to be at a computer. I did a video a while back looking at why the XT420 is so lovely to use. The XT420 is a beautifully made radio, so I can understand why this would be a go-to walkie talkie for many. There are plenty of enthusiasts in radio who own these radios. The browser-based webserver implementation simplifies programming of multiple radios in a business environment.In reality, we're not all in such an environment.
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