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Was having quite an issue finding the correct software for my Hytera PD362.

Finally!  http://gigaparts.net/downloads/    gigaparts seems to be the local dealer for the ham line of radios, and offers this stuff for download

CPS 205.03.002 NA2  is what worked for me, After a quick run in with a “fake” prolific chips programming cable, I can at least read the radio!

Hytera PD362 DMR HT UHF Radio, 430-470MHZ, 256 channel, 3W, IP54

Pocket Size Design
The color display allows good visibility even under extremely strong light. The compact antenna design and light weight PC & Metal frame design. The PD362 is 4.84 x 2.17 x 0.91 inches weighing 5.64oz.

Micro USB Port
The Micro USB port allows you to use a standard USB to Micro USB to charge the radio.

Compact Antenna
The creative and compact antenna design makes the PD362 sleek and gives it a cellular phone feel.

Dual Mode: Analog & Digital
Dual mode (analog & digital) operation ensures a smooth analog to digital migration.

One Touch Call/Text
Supports One Touch features that comprise of Preprogrammed Text Messages, Voice Calls and Supplementary Features.

Simple Scan
Capable of scanning of analog voice/signaling or Digital voice/data.

Versatile Voice Calls
The intelligent signaling supports various voice call types, including Private Call, Group Call , and All Call.

Various Analog Signaling Types
Various analog signaling types various squelch control types (CTCSS / CDCSS), thus providing higher function expansion capacity to the analog world.

Monochrome Display
Two line display with monochrome color and supports messaging with up to 64 characters.

A friend suggested one of these, another in the next gen color screen, super cheap DMR radios.

VHF/UHF Dual-band Digital/Analog Part 90 DMR commercial transceiver with GPS and 1.77 inch color TFT display. Ideal for Fire, Search & Rescue, EMS, Police, Sheriff, Forestry and Security operations. 4,000 Channels with 10,000 Talk Groups. Frequency coverage 140-174 / 400-480 MHz. Includes USB Programming cable. 

Memory Channels: 4,000 channels

DMR Talk Groups: 10,000

Digital Contacts: 150,000 (Complete worldwide database from DMR-MARC)

Power Levels: 4 programmable power levels: 6/4/2.5/1 Watt Transmit Power LEvels

Zones: 250 zones, up to 250 channels per zone

Display: 1.77 inch color TFT Screen with selectable dual channel or single channel display

Battery: Operates 35+ hours between charges with the supplied 3150mAh lithium ion battery in the power saver mode

Bandwidth: 12/5/25.0 kHz Anaglg, and 12.5 kHz DMR

Import/Export: Enhanched CPS allows direct input and export of channels, digital IDs and talkgroups

Industries: Ideal for fire, search & rescue, EMS, police, sheriff, forestry, security patrols, business communications, schools, universities, and other organizations that have FCC licensed frequencies

DMR Compatibility: Supports both Tier I and Tier II operation, making it compatible with DMR repeaters that utilize two-slot TDMA technology

Amateur Radio: Also operational on amateur radio DMR networks and analog frequencies. Software importable worldwide amateur contact database

Programmable: FCC 47CFR90.203 requires the keypad locked in the shipping configuration. Software keypad unlocking and re-programming are available with the included USB Programming Cable.

Accessory Connection: 2-pin style Kenwood/Wouxun type earphone and speaker mic connection for a variety of accessories

Quiet Tones: 2-pin style Kenwood/Wouxun type earphone and speaker mic connection for a variety of accessories

Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480 MHz RX/TX

Package Includes: Dual-band VHF/UHF GPS Radio, 3150 mAh extended life lithium ion battery, desk charger w/ AC adapter, Dual-band GPS antenna, belt clip, free USB Programming cable and downloadable software, user manual

Certifications: FCC Part 90 Certified, FCC ID: T4KD868UV

Since I joined the P25 crowd, I’ve kept a VHF radio in the truck almost all the time.  This has been great fun, with the exception of dealing with the antenna each day.  My parking garage at work is very low, and I was getting out of the truck twice a day to move it.

Yesterday I purcased a Diamond K9000 motorized antenna mount.  From the comfort of the truck I can UP to use, or DOWN the antenna to safety.

During install, I noted a few things.  First, the documentation for mount type is vague at best, and thus I ended up with the wrong one, though I made it work.  Second, the “control” box is lame and goofy looking.  Luckily it just sends 12v one way to raise and reversed to lower, so I can easily make something more desirable.   The unit has limit switches, one fixed, one adjustable.  This lets you set the amount of “down” and you pre-load the “up” at install time. You must hold the button on the control box down till it reaches the position you want, as there is no way to tell where it is in its travel.

Last issue I will have.  I installed an NMO mount in the K9000, The K9000LRM accepts ground-independent antennas, which I do not yet have.  I’m not sure how this will impact the SWR, but I’m not expecting great things.  More on that later.

Here’s all the programming info for the Icom U-16. (The H-16, V-100 and U-400 are programmed in the same way. There are some slight differences between the H-16/U-16 keypad and the EX-494 programming keyboard used with the V-100 and U-400.)

The H-16 can also be used to clone an H-16, V-100 or V-200; the U-6 will clone a U-16 U-400 or U-200. Appropriate clonig cables are required.

If the U16 has been made programmable by moving a jumper:
Hold FUNCTION KEY down and enter 159357 It’s now in programming mode.  Exit with FUNCT-CLR.
If the jumper has been removed a colon will now show up between the Ch and channel number. You have only 30 seconds time between entries or the radio will time out and return to operation mode.

Function + 1    Encoder tones (1-37)
1=67.0,2=71.9,3=74.4,4=77.0,5=79.7,
6=82.5,7=85.4,8=88.5,9=91.5,10=94.8,
11=100.0,12=103.5,13=107.2,14=110.9,
15=114.8,16=118.8,17=123.0,18=127.3,
19=131.6,20=136.5,21=141.3,22=146.2,
23=151.4,24=156.7,25=162.2,26=167.9,
27=173.8,28=179.9,29=186.2,30=192.8?,
31=203.5,32=210.7,33=218.1,34=225.7,
35=233.6,36=241.8,37=250.3
” 2    Decoder tones (1-37)
” 3    ?
” 4    Delta + / Delta – offset, 5 digits
” 5    Frequency, 5 digits (400MHz +)
” 6    ?
” 7    Sch. Ch. numbers. Allows alias ch numbers.
” 8    Transmit timeout enable.
” 9    TI, Transmit Inhibit
” SCAN Priority Scan/Ch Scan
” S.CH Channel Masking
” CLEAR  End programming mode

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Channel select:  Standard method (up/down arrows or CH# + [ENTER])
Frequency:  Hold [FUNC], Press [5], enter 6 dig freq, [ENTER], release             [FUNC]
Rx CTCSS:  Hold [FUNC], Press [2], enter 2 dig code, [ENTER], release             [FUNC]
Tx CTCSS:  Hold [FUNC], Press [1], enter 2 dig code, [ENTER], release             [FUNC]
Offset Freq:  Hold [FUNC], Press [4], use [#] for up offset, [*]
for               down offset, then enter freq to offset by (ie: [#] [0]
[0]               [0] [0] [0] for no offset, [#] [0] [5] [0] [0] [0] for the
standard +5MHz UHF offset), [ENTER]

Timeout Timer: Hold [FUNC], [8], Release [FUNC]
Tx Inhibit: Hold [FUNC], [9], Release [FUNC]

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Special Channel Number: Hold [FUNC], Press [7], enter the
special channel number (17-99), [ENTER], Release [FUNC]l
Data Transfer MASTER: Hold [FUNC], [BEEP], Release [FUNC]
Data Transfer SLAVE:  Hold [FUNC] with power off, turn on, release [FUNC]
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