GP to HT - Cant seem to find an answer

[rydzewski]

I've been looking around the web and on here and cant seem to find a definitive answer on if its possible to flash a GP-380 to a HT-1250 (VHF). Money's tight and if I can pick up a GP for 140 bucks and make it work like my stolen HT i would be a happy camper!!

[JPOPatents]

There have been reports that it can be done, but you will not find anyone who has posted instructions on how to do so. You are also looking at a very complex and expensive (if you hose your radio) modification. The GP380 has a different EEPROM and memory capacity, the firmware between the two radios is very different, and the radios require a different version of CPS for programming.

Unless you are willing to risk the $140, spend a considerable amount of time trying to convert the radio, and have the equipment to retune the radio afterwards, forget about it - you would be better off buying a good condition used HT1250 from someone on the board.