DMR CPS Programmer by DL5MCC

What is CPSProgrammer?
DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) is a digital voice (DV) modulation scheme, which becomes more and more popular in amateur radio (ham radio). To be able to use the radio transceivers, all frequencies (channels) used must be entered as a „memory channel“ into the so called codeplug (CP). There is a huge number of local radio repeaters, as well as analogue FM repeaters and simplex frequencies, which all have to be entered into the CP by typing it manually into a programming software (CPS). Only in Germany we currently have about 270 DMR repeater, which expand to about 600 channels (2 timeslots + many mixed mode FM) only for DMR.

Features and Limitations

CPSProgrammer is an automatic programming (programming robot) of the channel information of a CPS. CPSProgrammer reads all input-information from a CSV file. CPSProgrammer is designed to interact with the existing vendor-provided CPS software. CPSProgrammer does not read or write codeplug-files (.rdt, .rcd, .rcdx).  The vendor's CPS software must be running for CPSProgrammer to update the codeplug that is open in vendor's CPS software (see picture above:  "Principle of the CPSProgrammer"). Currently supported CPS software. CSI CS700 Radio Programming Software V1.25 (2015-06-04): CS700, CS701, Kirisun DR7100 CSI CS750 CPS HAM2000 R4.00.27: CS750, CS751, CS800, CS801 Tytera MD380 Radio Programming Software V1.29.0, V1.30.0: MD380, MD390 Typtera MD390 → edit [MD380] section in .ini file: WindowTitle=CPS MD-390. Then select MD380 as CPS Retevis RT3 Radio Programming SW, V1.30.0 Hytera PD365 Hytera Customer Programming Software, V1.04.03.003.EM5: PD365, PD375

DMR Hytera programming software for beginners

DMR Hytera programming software for beginners

MD782G UHF DB-26 connector programming cable

MD782G UHF - programming cable to interface with the DB-26 connector

I have the MD782G UHF as well and could not be happier with it.

You can make your own programming cable to interface with the DB-26 connector on the back using a simple USB cable with just the ends of the other end to stick into the proper positions on the DB-26. Ordered a combined cps/firmware cable online for around $40usd. It interfaces with the front panel mic connector.


I programmed the buttons as follows;
P1 and P2 for zone changes
P3 and P4 for channel up and down
P5 is for scan
P6 sets the power level

This works for me but you may want change them up. I really like the radio and have had no issues with it. I get great reports on it and it hears equally well. I use it mobile with 6dBd gain antenna. I am going to connect up an external speaker as to improve the audio tone range in the mobile environment.

Hytera RD962 UHF 400-470 MHz DMR Repeater

Hytera RD962 UHF 400-470 MHz DMR Repeater

RD962 is a digital / analog portable repeater that is compatible with the DMR standard. This device is compact for easy transport and can be embedded with an optional mini duplexer. ... Hytera DT20 Built-in Mini Duplexer UHF 400-470 MHz.

Programming Hytera DMR Radios with Hytera CPS

Programming Hytera DMR Radios with Hytera CPS

Motorola XPR 7550 vs Hytera PD782

This will be a personal comparison between the two radios and is my opinion based on what I use the radios for. Your use may differ. Here's what I'm using them for:

XPR 7550- analog/digital conventional or IPSC scanning, Capacity Plus scanning, secure conventional repeater operation (AES 256)

PD 782- analog/digital conv scanning, Connect Plus scanning, secure conv rpt operation (AES 256)

I purchased a Motorola XPR 7550 (UHF) a few weeks ago and updated it to firmware R02.50.04. Motorola made decent audio improvements with this latest f/w but apparently they pulled it due to radios experiencing TX issues on Cap+ systems. Go figure.

Hytera MD782 review

This time I’m writing a small review of my Hytera MD782 mobile radio – the latest newcomer in Hytera.

MD782 is my second Hytera radio and I couldn’t be more pleased with it. I can corfirm Hytera’s build-in quality is superb – this unit is robust and well build. All the knobs are sturdy and you can actually feel the quality.

Hytera MD782 is IP54 certified which makes it dust and splash proof.

Programming the radio

Hytera MD782 doesn’t come with a programming cable which will cost you around $80. The cable has a small dongle with a switch to select either programming or firmware uploading mode. Be sure to select programming mode before plugging it in.

HYTERA PD782 - PD785 - PD780 UHF GPIO Pins

HYTERA PD782 - PD785 - PD780  UHF
GPIO Pins

Computer cable to radio connector.

Hytera change PD780 region to PD785

Do you know how to change PD780 region to PD785? I have a chinese unit and is driving me crazy. I know how to modify CPS to read/write the radio, but i want to modify the radio region itself.