https://github.com/thotypous/gm300-dosbox
Motorola Radius GM300 tool running in DOSBox in a container
https://github.com/thotypous/gm300-dosbox
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Motorola Radius GM300 tool running in DOSBox in a container
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/thotypous/gm300-dosbox
- Owner: thotypous
- Created: 2023-11-04T17:21:09.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-11-06T23:22:58.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-23T10:43:26.090Z (over 1 year ago)
- Language: Dockerfile
- Size: 432 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# GM300 tool in DOSBox in a container
This is the easiest way to program your Motorola Radius in Linux.
Here we have put together the work by [Jacek Ozimek](https://sourceforge.net/p/dosbox/patches/288/), [KK6JYT](https://kk6jyt.com/motorola-radius-gm300-programming/) and others in a ready-to-use container that you can just run!
## Use a RIB to connect your radio to your PC
If you don't already have a RIB, we recommend following the [schematics by VR2ZHU](http://www.hkra.org/homebrew/rib/Rib.html) to reproduce the original Motorola RLN4008B RIB.
Below is my RIB which looks like it came straight from an ugly DIY projects contest.
Alternatively, you can use off-the-shelf equipment as mentioned below.
Tested RIBs:
- [RLN4008B Programming Interface Box RIB For Motorola](https://www.ebay.com/itm/365265881999)
- [UL Listed 9V AC Power Adapter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1LF8T5)
Tested Programming Cables (need RIB):
- [Programming Cable Motorola Radius Maxtrac GM300 M1225 CDM CDM1250 CM200 CM300](https://www.ebay.com/itm/350585751560)
Tested USB/Serial Adapters:
- [TRENDnet USB to Serial 9-Pin Converter Cable, TU-S9](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007T27H8/)
**Note:** Under Linux, USB/Serial adapters with the Prolific chipset work just fine for programming your radio. You do not necessarily need an adapter with an FTDI chipset.
## Make sure your user can access /dev/ttyUSB0
Depending on your Linux distro, you might have to add yourself to the `uucp` or `dialout` groups.
On Debian/Ubuntu, this would be done with:
```
sudo usermod -aG dialout $USER
exec su -l $USER
```
Depending on your distro you may have better results logging out with `exit` and logging back in or simply rebooting with `sudo reboot now`.
If you get yourself in despair and want a quick hack, you may just `chmod 0666 /dev/ttyUSB0`.
## Run the container
Just clone this repository and call `./run.sh`.
On Debian/Ubuntu, you first need to install `git` and `docker`, then add yourself to the `docker` group:
```
sudo update && sudo apt install docker-compose git
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
exec su -l $USER
```
Then clone the repository, change to the directory, and run the script:
```
git clone https://github.com/thotypous/gm300-dosbox.git
cd gm300-dosbox
./run.sh
```
If you don't see DOSBox boot up, your user may not have access to the `X` server.
Here is a command that allows local users on the machine access:
```
xhost local:
```
You can then try running `./run.sh` again.
## Follow the steps
1. Press any key.
2. Press F3 to enter the `GET/SAVE Codeplug Data` menu.
3. Press F2 to `READ Radio`.
4. Wait some instants while radio codeplug is read.
Press F10 to go back to the `MAIN Menu`. Then, press F4 to enter the `CHANGE/VIEW Codeplug Data` menu.
5. Press F5 to go to `MODE Configuration: Frequency, Squelch Type and Codes`.
6. Change the settings as desired. Navigate using Tab and F3/F4.
When programming ham radio frequencies, you may receive the error `Valid Range is: 146.0 to 174.0`. Override the check by pressing Shift when entering numbers. Enter the decimal point as usual (no Shift when entering `.`) and take care to fill the entire field (pad with zeros, i.e. `)`, to the right if needed). See the figure above for an example.
7. Press F2 if you receive a warning.
8. Press F10 twice to return to the `Main Menu`. Then, press F3 to enter the `GET/SAVE Codeplug Data` menu.
Finally, press F8 to `PROGRAM Radio` and F2 to confirm.
9. Wait some instants while radio codeplug is programmed and have fun.
## Acknowledgments
Thanks to all the friends from QRM-BR!