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How to Program Your Motorola DP3400 Radio with CPS 2.0

The Motorola DP3400 is a digital two-way radio that offers excellent audio quality, enhanced coverage and robust security. It is part of the MOTOTRBO family of radios that use digital mobile radio (DMR) technology to deliver voice and data communications.

If you want to program your Motorola DP3400 radio with the latest features and settings, you will need to use the Motorola Customer Programming Software (CPS) version 2.0. This software is designed to work with radios purchased from September 2019 onwards or radios that have been updated with the latest firmware[^1^].

In this article, we will show you how to download, install and use the CPS 2.0 software to program your Motorola DP3400 radio.

Downloading and Installing CPS 2.0

To download the CPS 2.0 software, you will need to purchase it from an authorized Motorola dealer or online store. The software costs £49.99 (inc. VAT) and is available via download[^1^]. You can also purchase it from Radiotronics for £58.80 (inc. VAT) and get access to additional features such as MOTOTRBO USB Radio Driver[^2^].

Once you have purchased the software, you will receive an email with a link to download it. The file size is about 500 MB and the latest version as of April 2023 is CPS2_2.134.76.0[^1^].

To install the software, you will need a Windows PC with at least 4 GB of RAM and 1 GB of free disk space. You will also need a USB cable to connect your radio to your PC.

Follow these steps to install the CPS 2.0 software:

1. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Accept the license agreement and choose a destination folder for the software.
3. Wait for the installation to complete and click on Finish.
4. Restart your PC if prompted.

Using CPS 2.0 to Program Your Motorola DP3400 Radio

To use the CPS 2.0 software to program your Motorola DP3400 radio, you will need to create a codeplug file that contains all the settings and features you want for your radio. A codeplug file is a configuration file that can be uploaded or downloaded to your radio using the CPS 2.0 software.

You can create a codeplug file from scratch or use an existing one as a template. You can also download blank codeplug files from Radio-Shop UK for £14.99 (inc. VAT) or £17.99 (inc. VAT) depending on your region[^1^].

Follow these steps to use the CPS 2.0 software to program your Motorola DP3400 radio:

1. Connect your radio to your PC using the USB cable and turn it on.
2. Launch the CPS 2.0 software and click on Device > Read Device.
3. Select your radio model and click on OK.
4. Wait for the software to read the current codeplug file from your radio and display it on the screen.
5. Edit the codeplug file according to your preferences and needs. You can change various settings such as frequencies, channels, zones, contacts, scan lists, encryption keys, etc.
6. Click on Device > Write Device when you are done editing.
7. Select your radio model and click on OK.
8. Wait for the software to write the new codeplug file to your radio and display a confirmation message.
9. Disconnect your radio from your PC and turn it off and on again.
10. Test your radio and enjoy its new features and settings.