running GP300 software in Win98 DOS mode

johnny · Post by **johnny** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:48 am

I'm trying to get GP300 software running in the Windows 98 SE MS-DOS mode with no success. The software starts up but when I try to read a codeplug I get a box stating that the module definition file is missing. I've tried reinstalling the software but it still won't work. Then I tried using a DOS 6.22 boot disk but get the same problem. The computer is a Compaq Armada. Any suggestions for getting it to work? I tried Google for an answer but no helpful results yet.

phrawg · Post by **phrawg** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:30 am

Well, First read, re-read, then re-read-read the information about
rss and dos, and windoze, etc. GP300 is DOS only and not
very high speed at that. Now one thing you may want to look at is
that some of the GP300 rss versions want, (no, NEED), to have a small
file present in the ROOT of the drive you have the RSS on. If it
is not there it WON'T work. I have fixed many "installations"
of gp300 RSS by simply moving that file to the root of the drive
from the directory where someone simply dumped all of the
files from a floppy and assumed it was an "install" The GP300
RSS is the only one I know of that does this quirky thing.
Hope this might be of some help in getting your RSS to run.
Just noticing this is your first post also, so just a reminder
when discussing RSS and it's in's and out's that is ok, BUT
we cannot and will not on this board, offer accept, trade, buy, sell
or any other way of conveying one to another ANY intelectual property
that is in any way related to or attached to RSS. I am sure you
can understand why. But, if we can help you make your personally
purchased and licensed copy work right by virtue of our experiences
with it, Many of us will be more than happy to do so.
Welcome to the board and please take the comments I made
simply as some helpful information for those times you
may need to discuss RSS. Now. GO CRAZY

Phrawg

EKLB · Post by **EKLB** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:35 am

Just to add clarification.

The model definiton file your refering to is also called the MDF .

The MDF tells the program what model number your radio is so that it knows what to read and what to display as results ect.

In other words if the radio is a VHF P93 model it uses that part of the program ect and if its a UHF P94 then other parts of the program to corectly operate ect.

So if in fact your GP300 program is incomplete as in missing the MDF files then the program has nothing to refer to for operation specs and as such = No reading of the code plugs program would occur.

Check you program and see if it has the MDF files included = If not you need those files added.

As already stated very politely and in a friendly manner = Dont ask for the program here as its against the rules and you dont need the added troubles it would cause you.

I too state im only mentioning it as a friendly reminder.

Good Luck

EKLB

johnny · Post by **johnny** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:56 pm

Since you people have already made me angry for assuming attempted piracy without just cause, I'm leaving the forum to get answers elsewhere. For the record, my employer is providing me with a licensed copy so I don't need to pirate the software.

HLA · Post by **HLA** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:09 pm

your employer does not have the right to supply you with a copy, if they purchased it then it is theirs only. so befor u get upset with anyone here for being honest with you maybe you should understand that you and your employer are breaking motorolas copyrights. and seeing how you are missing the .mdf file i'm assuming your copy is not authentic.

jistabout · Post by **jistabout** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:32 pm

You're both right - but I can see where Johnny might think that everyone else is assuming piracy. As for his employer supplying him with a copy, thats between him, his employer, and Motorola.....

RadioSouth · Post by **RadioSouth** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:39 pm

Sure sounds like the supposed assumptions were right on the head !

EKLB · Post by **EKLB** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:18 pm

Fresh member with only two posts and an attitude = Wow

Shoot i didnt assume you pirated any rss = could care less.

I was only attemptimg to help with info.

And as i said a friendly mention so you wouldnt have gotten in trouble with the mods.

This is a classic example of why i just dont bother to post/help individuals like you.

But hey thanx for setting me straight and yes please do leave and go else where for help.

I sure didnt take your acusation all that well.

EKLB

No mistake on the smiley

OX · Post by OX » Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:27 pm

[RANT]
You BOTH didn't need to come across with the rss trading crap; once was enough. The message is clearly stated on the main index screen. It's not even worth wasting the bandwidth on repeating the rules until they are broken. You came across like the seat belt warning in the car, every time you start the engine, hell just turn the ignition to ON and you are warned.

As for the employer giving him the rss, he didn't say whether it was for personal or company business. If it was for company business, THAT falls under the fair use policy. He never mentioned if there was another copy on another machine. From what he said, you can assume that the use of the rss is for business purposes and that he is installing it on a computer where there is no other computer with the software installed on it. Floppy disks go bad all the time, floppy drives go bad all the time. Who's to say that all his work had left was some files copied from another computer. There are a lot of crackpot morons trying to act like an IT department that screw things up all the time.

I can tell most of the good people have left the board or stopped posting. I can't blame them. I almost stopped posting. But instead I decided that the knowledge I have could be used to further the hacking of certain radios. That's how this board got it's start; hacking motorola radios. Now there's nothing but a few good people left and a bunch of ronchy old jack-asses.
[/RANT]

Take it with a pound of salt.

jistabout · Post by **jistabout** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:38 pm

Oh my!

EKLB · Post by **EKLB** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 3:21 am

Like i said before = It was a freindly mention and i stated so in the
posting.

Even if he has a legal copy of the rss ( And i give him the benefit of any doubt till proven otherwise and then i still really dont care as its not my situation)

You still cant ask for the program from other sources other than M otorola her self.

I dont know that he would have asked and i said it was only mentioned as a friend .

It was NOT mentioned as COP warning.

Im not sure how Ox"s posting was supose to be of any help .

Looked more like a scolding.

And i say it again = Right here in these postings shows a second perfect example of why several dont bother to post replies when help is asked for.

Im not going to bother to continue to reply any further about this = its plain silly / making a mountain out of a mole hill.

Its about time to give it a rest.

EKLB

phrawg · Post by **phrawg** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:55 am

Well, I look at it as an attempt to help and advise since the next
questions COULD have been something to the effect of " can someone
help me get an mdf file". When you welcome someone in your post
and try to give them some guidance, if they take it wrong, well then
they have a problem. Read and re-read is simply advice to really
comprehend what the deal is on fast computers and windows.
Nothing more, nothing less.

I didn't see anyone else trying to help him out !

So
come on forum cops, where were you all when he asked his
question ? ELKB, I agree with you 101% on this one. Phrawg

Post by **HumHead** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:51 am

Well, since the original question has long since been answered, and we are now well into dead horse beating, I think it's time to put this thread out of our misery.