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Nah, they're free. Play with them until you want more out of an GMRS radio and then upgrade!

Generally I don't help others with radios I do not use, since so many others here with this radio can help you. But not here yet... So I looked at their downloads and first is the USB cable driver for windows 10 and 11 and then the CPS software. At what point do you fail?

As I recall that has to do with Menu 29: DSPCHANNEL being set to CH, instead of either FREQ or NAME. Push the FUN button to enter the Menu Mode and use the V/M button as UP and MAIN button as DOWN to go to Menu: 29. When you are at Menu: 29, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to go through the 3 different selections (CH, FREQ and NAME) and pick either FREQ or NAME as you desire and then Push the FUN button to exit out of Menu Mode. V/M should now toggle between VFO and Memory (Channel) modes now.

As I recall that is a problem with version 1 of the CPS software and version 2.06 fixes that.

Does the Baofeng software allow Do It Yourself Repeater Channels with different tones between 31 and 54?

Yes, thank you.

For $29.99 you can purchase an out of warranty update! https://www.radioddity.com/collections/consumer-radios-frs-gmrs-radios/products/radioddity-gm-30

Where did you find version 2.0 SIX of the CPS? Update: my mistake: it is 2.06

Version 2.02 Radioddity CPS software opens up the DIY channels

With the current firmware and v2.02 of the Radioddity CPS software, Channels 31-54 should be DIY.

With the latest Radioddity GM-30 firmware and version 2.02 of Radioddity’s CPS software, Channels 31-54 become DIY! oh rtfM… never mind!

Do you have the latest firmware?

Background: I have no personal experience with the Retevis Ra-25, however I do have much experience with the Anytone AT-779UV and the Radioddity DB20-G, both of which are clones of the Ra-25, with the possible exception of how CPS software is implemented and which is not relevant to your question. I know of no way to adjust the microphone gain on these radios. However, some have suggested that the small mic hole above the 2 & 3 keys on the Mic may not be in proper alignment with the internal microphone and that by opening up the case, this can be adjusted. Since I have no reports of low audio on either of my two of these radios, I will not be opening the microphone case at any time soon. But if you are so inclined to do so, let us know how it works out for you. NOTE: Perhaps this is a secret feature of the Ra-25 and not the other two. If that is the case and you discover a solution again, please let us know.

Where is the soldier in that photo?

I second those comments: Radioddity has had a much more expensive 40 watt GMRS mobile out for some time, that I felt was too expensive to consider. Now it seems that they have replaced that offering with this one for only $180, which to me is still a bit high for the premium of going up to 40 watts, but sure beats the price of their older version. In the interim, I went for the DB25-D when it was on sale for $194 as it is still 18/20 watts, but also includes DMR capability.

OK, thank you both. One reason I never purchased the UV-5G(X) was they were always sold in pairs. I see from the Amazon link, it is not really the style of the UV-5G(X) and appears to be an upgraded feature set.

Thanks for that tip: it works on the Baofeng UV-13Pro, which is the Ham Radio version of their UV-15 (and transmits on GMRS and MURS as well). It shows I have V06.01.014 for that radio and no, the Radioddity CPS software for their GM-30 is not consistent with this radio (I have the Baofeng CPS software and now Chirp supports it) and I would not attempt to put Radioddity firmware into this radio either.

Do you have a link where to purchase this radio solo and not in a two-pack?

@OffRoaderX just posted a video about this radio in the last few days.

I'm waiting for the DB100-G!

Is there a tutorial that you can link those of us unfamiliar with snakes on how to take your file and execute it?

Let me check… yes, that was my thought!

I would have thought your plates would say: RWC 280

Could you link the "Radioddity Bluetooth dongle" for me, please.

Interesting Disclaimer for a "GMRS" transceiver: