Retevis RT3S CPS question.

[TNFrank]

I downloaded the CPS for the Retevis RT3S to give it a look before I ordered the radio. Just like the Baofeng DM-1701 I sent back there's no option for picking a COM Port. So how is the CPS going to know where to find the radio? Should I try to find a different DMR radio or do you think this will work ok?

[MarkInTampa]

8 hours ago, TNFrank said:

I downloaded the CPS for the Retevis RT3S to give it a look before I ordered the radio. Just like the Baofeng DM-1701 I sent back there's no option for picking a COM Port. So how is the CPS going to know where to find the radio? Should I try to find a different DMR radio or do you think this will work ok?

If I had to guess it's probably like my TYT MD-380 since the RT3S is a rebranded TYT MD-UV380 (newer/dual band version of the MD-380). There is NO com port to choose from in the CPS and also uses a different programming cable than a Wouxun/Kenwood style HT does even though they look the same. Make sure you have the right cable. In Windows device manager it will not show as a com port, it will show (after driver installation) under "Universal Serial Bus devices" as a "Digital Radio in USB mode".

 

[TNFrank]

On the Radtel RT3s(that I'm returning) I had to use my Talkpod A36 Plus cable with my Linux computer running WINE and it worked fine but the Radtel CPS did let me pick a COM port.

[WRYS709]

1 hour ago, TNFrank said:

On the Radtel RT3s(that I'm returning) I had to use my Talkpod A36 Plus cable with my Linux computer running WINE and it worked fine but the Radtel CPS did let me pick a COM port.

@MarkInTampa’s tip nailed it!!

So then, which DMR HT are you going to try next?

Did I previously suggest the TYT-MD-UV390 with OpenGD77 pre-installed from LetsGetReadyRadios: https://letsgetreadyinc.com/opengd390plus

[LeoG]

If it's a USB port then it'll be automatic most likely.  Not a true com port, just a virtual.

[TNFrank]

1 hour ago, WRYS709 said:

@MarkInTampa’s tip nailed it!!

So then, which DMR HT are you going to try next?

Right now it's a toss up between the Retevis RT3S(well within my budget)is a 2 package deal Airiton DM-168(Anytone AT-D168UV) which is $60 over budget BUT I'm getting 2 radios at basically the same price that 2 RT3S's would cost.

[WRYS709]

4 hours ago, TNFrank said:

Right now it's a toss up between the Retevis RT3S(well within my budget)is a 2 package deal Airiton DM-168(Anytone AT-D168UV) which is $60 over budget BUT I'm getting 2 radios at basically the same price that 2 RT3S's would cost.

Have you read any user feedback about the quality of the Airitons?  Personally, I have never heard of this company

 

[TNFrank]

41 minutes ago, WRYS709 said:

Have you read any user feedback about the quality of the Airitons?  Personally, I have never heard of this company

 

They look like a clone of the AT-D168UV. Probably made by the same factory and rebranded with a different name at a lower price. 

I ordered the RT3S because it was closer to my budget. After I get used to programming DMR I'll probably order a second radio, maybe at a higher price point but hopefully the RT3S will be a good starter radio to learn on.