Gmrs programming for Vertex VX-2200

[ebwalters]

Hi all, got a new Vertex VX-2200 and want to program GMRS freq into it. Just the channels for now, then repeaters. I have VX2200 passport software that came with it, and CE-82 software. I think the radio is talking in the Passport software but I get an error in the CE-82 when I try an upload. I don't even know where to start here, can anyone help? I am not sure about all the stuff in there.

Thanks, Eric

[Radioguy7268]

You should be using CE103 if you have the Passport enabled radio according to my records.

 

The more common LTR version of the VX-2200 should use CE94. Which version are you using?

The Vertex mobiles are pretty much plug and play for programming - you just need to make sure you set up the radio communication configuration to use the correct Comm port. Sometimes the radios get a little fussy for the comm speed that you're using (depending on the cable/chip combination) - but that's usually more of an issue for portables than the mobile units.

 

Power up the radio, plug the programming cable into the mic jack - if the radio doesn't start beeping at you - double check your connections and configurations. Once the radio is beeping, go ahead and "read" or "Upload" the radio configuration to the computer. Once you have uploaded the configuration, you can make the necessary changes to the programming to fit your desired profile.

 

YouTube has a bunch of videos on programming basics - the same basic steps apply for most Vertex radios.

[gman1971]

What cable are you using to program the radio? If you are not using a genuine FIF-12 from Vertex standard it won't work. I've tried a few knock offs myself to save a few bucks... but in the end you'll need a genuine FIF-12 cable with the appropriate CT-104A lead to the VX-2200 radio.

 

Here is the manual for the radio, page 19 lists the information about accessories, software, etc.

https://www.motorolasolutions.com/content/dam/msi/docs/products/two-way-radios/analog-business-radios/mobile-radios/vx/vx_2100_vx_2200_om_na.pdf

 

And if yours is truly the the LTR version, here is the manual:

https://www.aircomm.com/downloads/vertex/vertex_vx2200ltr_manual.pdf

 

And the 2200 LTR uses the FIF-12 with the CT-171 cable lead. Not the CT-104A as stated earlier.

 

 

G.

[electromage]

I seem to have the same Passport model, and I have the CE103 software but I don't see anything that looks like a channel list where I can program Tx/Rx frequencies, tones, etc. It has "Zones" and "Groups", I can program "Zones" with frequencies and tones, but it's not clear if that's the right thing to do, and there is a limit of 28 I think, does that seem right?