Motorola Radio Service Software Tips
- Prior to the year 2000, most of Motorola's radio service software was DOS-based, pre-dating the Windows operating system. Since then, a number of the more advanced Motorola radios have gone to a Windows-based radio service software system. You will need to determine the proper radio service software for your particular radio make, model, and application beforing using the software to service the radio. Incorrect software can cause problems with the radio or with your computer.
- Radio service software can be model-specific, or it can apply to a variety of different models. For example, a Motorola MSC2000 uses its own special radio service software, while the GM 300 radio service software is used in a number of different models of radio. Determine what software your radio uses and whether it is application-specific or covers a range of models.
- Hex editing involves changing the hexadecimal code of the radio software, and is best left to those skilled in computers. Graphic editing involves using an editing interface, such as a Windows-based program, which is much easier. If you feel you can hex edit the software, make sure to save a backup copy in case you change something unknowingly.
- Keep notes on what you have changed in your radio service software as you are doing it. This way you can always refer back to previous changes, and modify them if you need to do so. You will also want to read the release notes on the software version you are using. There may be glitches of which you will need to be made aware.