AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide
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INTRODUCTION
The AnyTone D868UV radio is a VHF and UHF radio with both Digital DMR
(Tier I and II) and Analog capabilities. It offers a total of 4,000 channels
(Analog and Digital), 10,000 Digital Talk Groups, and up to 150,000
contacts, as well as multiple DMR ID numbers (Radio ID’s) for a single
radio. With the enhanced capabilities of the AT-D868UV radio, this
Programming Guide will help users to understand all aspects of how to
program and set up the radio for maximum usability.
Please note that the AT-D868UV radio may have a locked key-board upon arrival.
The FCC requires per
47CFR90.203 that an unauthorized user shall not be able to
enter any frequencies and transmit on a frequency not authorized. Frequencies should
only be programmed by service or maintenance personnel. This Guide is primarily
provided for such service or maintenance personnel. For such person to open up the
keyboard, press the “Menu” key and the “*” (star) key.
The software which programs the radio frequencies and all other user defined
aspects of the operation is called a “codeplug”. Creating a codeplug is a ‘bottom up’
process where the lowest (common) elements must be created first, then built upon
until a fully functional codeplug, that can be loaded into a radio, has been created. The
AT-D868UV radio has unique software for both creating the codeplug and writing it into
the radio for use. When you start creating a new codeplug, many lists and groups are
populated with single entries, which may be used as placeholders for initial creation of
lists. The programming software (also called CPS) allows to “import” and “export”
most of the programming parameters for the creation of large amount of input data to
the radio – for example large lists of contact names.
GETTING STARTED
The programming cable for the AT-D868UV radio is typically provided by AnyTone.
There are several different types of programming cables available, and the one to use
has a very small USB connector. Others use an electronic circuit inside the USB
connector, and will not work. Make sure the computer has the correct driver for the
cable – see the Device Manager on your PC.
If you do not see this USB port driver, you should install the USB driver from the file
GD_VirtualComDriver 1.0.1.2118 folder as an Administrator to your computer. Select
the x64 or x86 version depending on the operating system of the computer you use.
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