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Just logged on to Moto's web to order some parts, and noticed that version 5 of the mobile and portable CPS has been released. If you have recently purchased a prior version, you can d/l the newest release. Typically they send new copies in the mail too.

Many new features are supported, if anyone is interested in the list of new features, PM me with your email address and I'll send you the PDF file.
Do not ask me for the CPS, I'll ignore your PM!

Astro 25 moble
New Radio Features Supported: =============================

NOTE: Host version R05.00.00 required for all features

- Radio to Radio data is now supported. Requires option Q947 (APCO Packet Data).

- Multi-system scan is now supported.

- Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Emergency Call and Emergency Alarm are now supported.

- Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Repeater Access (RAC) and Singletone RAC are now supported. Requires option H101 (Repeater Access).

- Several Motorola Data Communications (MDC) signaling features are now supported. These include Status, Status Request, Message, Call Alert Encode, Select Call Encode, Request To Talk (RTT), and Emergency Remote Monitor.

- Conventional Encrypted Data is now supported. Requires option Q947
(APCO Packet Data) and UCM based encryption.

- Up to 48 talkgroups are now supported per personality for all ASTRO 25 radios.

- Multi System Radio is now supported for XTL 5000 with Hand Held Control



Astro25 portable
New Radio Features Supported: =============================

NOTE: Host version R05.00.00 required for all features

- Radio to Radio data is now supported. Requires option Q947 (APCO Packet Data).

- Multi-system scan is now supported.

- Over-the-Air Channel Reprogramming (OTACR) and Over-the-Air Channel Steering (OTACS) are now supported. Requires option Q353 (OTACR) and Q354(OTACS).

- Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Emergency Call and Emergency Alarm are now supported.

- Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Repeater Access (RAC) and Singletone RAC are now supported. Requires option H101 (Repeater Access).

- Several Motorola Data Communications (MDC) signaling features are now supported. These include Status, Status Request, Message, Call Alert Encode, Select Call Encode, Request To Talk (RTT), and Emergency Remote Monitor.

- Conventional Encrypted Data is now supported. Requires option Q947 (APCO Packet Data) and UCM based encryption.

- Up to 48 talkgroups are now supported per personality for all ASTRO 25 radios.



there are a couple of other notes about the CPS - but that's the gist of it.


doug

One thing I like not mentioned is the ability to install the newer version without uninstalling the old version first.

Wow, it went from a 40MB download for version 4.01.00 to a whopping 95MB download for version 5...hope y'all have high speed connections!

Todd

It's that whopping new PDA app they've included!
Who thought the day would come when you could load your ASTRO radio with an iPAQ PDA!

you can now program them with a PDA??????????

hoser wrote:It's that whopping new PDA app they've included!
Who thought the day would come when you could load your ASTRO radio with an iPAQ PDA!

You're shittin' me, right? Is this for ASTRO25 radios only, or can you do Astro Sabers/XTS3000s too?

Hi All

Has anybody downloaded ASTRO 25 mobile and portable CPS ver 5.0 and had any trouble unzipping the mobile version? The ASTRO 25 CPS ver 5.0 for portables unzipped/installed without any problems, but the mobile version appears to have several corrupted files that prevent a full unzip and install. Downloaded( 45 minutes per download) the mobile archive several times and tried unzipping and installing on several different PCs with the same failed result.


Any Motorolans out there listening? Downloading CPS from MOL seems to be a hit and miss process, every download is different. There is no rhyme or reason to sucess or failure. Does somebody at MOL test these CPS downloads to make sure they are errorproof or is the customer the guinea pig? This isn't the first time I have had problems with MOL CPS downloads and the organization I work for only gets CPS updates thru MOL, no CDs in the mail.

Thanks

I am now off my soapbox!!!

I downloaded both of them, but haven't installed them yet...I plan to do it on Tuesday maybe. I've never had a problem downloading any CPS from MOL, ever...probably downloaded 30 or more revisions between the different CPS we use. I'll update with any problems I may encounter (or lack of them).

Todd

Yes, the mobile version failed. I'll just wait for the CD in the mail.

We had the same problem with the mobile version.

tvsjr: No I'm not sh$#ing you! If you have a HP/Compaq iPAQ H5550, you can read/write and clone an ASTRO25 (IP capable) radios ONLY.
And only the iPAQ H5550 is supported currently with PocketPC 2003.

Rather than me write it out, here is an extract from the readme file:

====================================================
Pocket PC Application R01.00.00 (ASTRO 25 CPS Tools)
====================================================

System Requirements:
====================
Pocket PC Operating System:
Pocket PC 2003 (not 2003 Second Edition)
Note: USB communication is NOT supported for the Pocket PC Application.

Pocket PC Hardware Requirements:
This release of the Pocket PC Application supports HP iPAQ H5550 handheld Pocket PC only.

Pocket PC Peripherals:
A set of Null Modem and Gender Changer Adapter to connect the Pocket PC communication cable to
the radio RS232 communication cable; or a Serial GPS Cable (9 pin male) to connect the Pocket PC to
the radio RS232 communication cable (this cable is used to replace the Pocket PC communication cable,
Null Modem and Gender Changer Adapter).

PC Operating Systems:
Windows 98, Windows 98-SE,
Window NT 4.0 (SP 6 or higher),
Windows ME
Windows 2000 Professional (SP 2 or higher)
Windows XP Home Edition (See Note)
Windows XP Professional (See Note)
Note: XP upgrade from other operating systems
is not supported if the CPS was previously installed
on the old operating system.
USB communication is supported on Windows 2000 SP 2
or higher and Window XP (Home and Professional) SP 1
or higher only. USB communication is not supported on
Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows ME.
FLASHport upgrades via USB are supported.

PC Hardware Requirements:
Processor 400 MHz or higher Pentium grade Processor
Memory 128 MB RAM minimum for Windows 98, NT, 2000 and ME
256 MB RAM minimum for Windows XP (Home or
Professional)
PC Hard Disk Space 1 Gigabyte Drive with 450 MB minimum free space (for a
Typical Installation, including Help Audio-Visual
Tutorials) or 60 MB minimum free space (for a Compact
Installation)

PC Peripherals Microsoft Windows supported Mouse or Trackball
Microsoft Windows supported Serial Port
for radio communication
Microsoft Windows supported Printer Port
for report printing
CD-ROM for software installation
USB port for Windows 2000 SP 2 or higher or
Windows XP SP 1 or higher (Optional)

NOTE: For computers that are not equipped with a
serial port, radio communications may be possible
with the use of an off-the-shelf USB to RS232
converter, such as the IOGEAR USB to Serial/PDA
Converter Cable.

Pocket PC Application Features Supported:
==============================================================================
Read Radio Pocket PC Application will read the radio, encrypt the data, and save the codeplug content
in an archive.
Write Radio Pocket PC Application will decrypt and write an archive to the radio.
Clone Radio Pocket PC Application will clone a radio to another.
Clone Archive Pocket PC Application will clone an archive to a radio.

Note: Pocket PC Application:
1. Handles CBI radios
2. Handles Password protected radios and archives.
3. Allows updating ASTRO System, ASTRO OTAR, MDC System, Trunking System Individual IDs, and
Radio Alias IDs. Trunking Systems Individual IDs will be updated only if valid Pocket PC
system keys are loaded in the main directory of the Pocket PC named “My Pocket PC” (using
Microsoft ActiveSync software that comes along with the Pocket PC).


CPS APPLICATION
Read Archive The archive saved by the Pocket PC Application which has a .ppc extension can be manually moved to the
PC (using Microsoft ActiveSync), decrypted, and read by CPS.
Write Archive CPS will encrypt and save the codeplug in a Pocket PC readable format. The codeplug can then be
manually moved to the PDA (using Microsoft ActiveSync), decrypted, and read by PDA.
Note: 1. CPS application handles Pocket PC Application System Key encryption.
2. Radio Host version R04.50.00 or higher is required.

As for the mobile archive on MOL.......

I downloaded it twice to verifiy the problem was in the archive, which it is.

But I un-zipped it and installed it without a problem?!?!?

The XTS5000 install (after the mobile) probably replaced the corrupt mobile (common) files?!?

Yep, verified a bad file in the Mobile zipped file, but Winzip allows you to continue if desired, which I did. I unzipped both mobile & portable files to their respective folders, then installed the mobile first. When it prompted for the missing file, I directed it to the unzipped portable folder. It then completed the install with no further problems. The Mobile CPS runs & seems to work in all aspects. The portable CPS installed afterwards with no problems.

Certainly some big changes in this revision. I watched the entire Macromedia Flash file on the new features. I really like the 'fill up/fill down' feature and the 'clone express' as well.

The PDA can only be used for read/writing/cloning radios and archives...no editing of the actual codeplug can be done (except for the applicable MDC/Astro/Trunked ID's during cloning). Still handy though.

Todd

Anyone know, if you can have up to 48 groups per personallity, did they increase the scan list size at all?

Motorola Tech Support is aware of the problem with the mobile download package and will have it fixed on the 15th.

New Radio Features Supported:
=============================
NOTE: Host version R05.00.00 required for all features

- Radio to Radio data is now supported. Requires option Q947 (APCO Packet
Data).

- Multi-system scan is now supported.

- Over-the-Air Channel Reprogramming (OTACR) and Over-the-Air Channel
Steering (OTACS) are now supported. Requires option Q353 (OTACR)
and Q354(OTACS).

- Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Emergency Call and Emergency Alarm
are now supported.

- Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Repeater Access (RAC) and Singletone
RAC are now supported. Requires option H101 (Repeater Access).

- Several Motorola Data Communications (MDC) signaling features are now
supported. These include Status, Status Request, Message, Call Alert
Encode, Select Call Encode, Request To Talk (RTT), and Emergency Remote
Monitor.

- Conventional Encrypted Data is now supported. Requires option Q947
(APCO Packet Data) and UCM based encryption.

- Up to 48 talkgroups are now supported per personality for all ASTRO 25
radios.

Well, I finally received my CPS and guess what, it's VERSION FREAKING FOUR...

It cost me $100.00 MORE because they didn't convert dollars to Euros...

AND, They don't know how I'm going to get updates???

Come on Motorola...

OVER-Paying customers get the shaft...

Motorola finally came through with the update. Jesus, it's like pulling teeth to get anything out of them...

Did they forget us Germans? Here still version 4 on the download :( But I know, it is not a primary market for the XTS product line :(((

Just curious how much the new software costs for those of us who don't have it.

radio-link wrote:Did they forget us Germans? Here still version 4 on the download :( But I know, it is not a primary market for the XTS product line :(((

Update - the files now came to germany; but not 95, but 400 MB of download!

Alex663 wrote:Just curious how much the new software costs for those of us who don't have it.

It was suppose to have been $265.00, but I was charged 270.66 Euros (roughly $370.00). The Euro/US dollar conversion didn't apply to me I guess.

Short answer: $265.00 for the CPS

After searching motorolsas website i was unable to locate where one could purchase the software. Does anyone have a link or insite as to where to go? Thanks!

You need to call 1-800-422-4210 to purchase.

What is the latest version of the CPS for the XTS-3000??

05.00.02

HOW MUCH IS IT TO BUY THE LATEST VERSION OF XTS3000 CPS IF YOU HAVE NEVER BOUGHT SOFTWARE FROM MOTOROLA BEFORE? I BOUGHT AN XTS3000 OFF EBAY AND I AM GETTING THE CODEPLUG TO NEW MESSAGE.

THANKS,

LARRY
[email protected]

Call the 800 number on the motorola website and they will transfer you to the right people. Expect to spend about 300ish for the software, plus any programming cable/RIB box you may need.

Usually comes with 2 years of updates available thru the business online website.

when you think about it, thats only $150 a year, which comes down to about $12.50 per month to keep your radio up to date with the latest software. not bad.

just that keeping up with college dues, car payments, and various other bills, and working a part time job in between, $300 is almost half my paycheck.. grrrr