memory map of the contents of a .rdt file from the CS700

[csidmr] .rdt file memory map

I have been writing the Zone Manager program and as a consequence had to re-created the memory map notes. I have now uploaded them to the yahoo.com user group [csidmr] files area. 

This is far from a complete document. Only parts of the memory map have been decoded. But it should prove a starting point for anyone wanting to investigate further. 

The format is valid for the original CS700 firmware and the MD380 firmware. It almost certainly is not correct for the CS700A or CS750. 

I am not able to answer questions on this document. If you don't understand it then you probably shouldn't be playing about with .rdt files. There is a risk of bricking your radio if you do. 

[csidmr] Time to upgrade my CS700?

Just wondering if it is time to go ahead and upgrade my CS700 to the 750? Have issues with the 750 settled down other than the contact list that seems to keep coming up?

I have no complaints regarding my 700. It works well for what I do, but would like the later software  and wish to upgrade before any changes in the current upgrade policy.

Have you had yours upgraded?

Should I do it?

How many are holding out?

CSI CS700 DMR Radio Menu

Some people seem to be having difficult using the CSI CS700 DMR radio and can't find the channels that are programmed in. This is a very 'quick and dirty' video showing how to navigate the menu system.

Note that the only keypad buttons that actually do anything are those in the top row.

Episode 138: MotoTRBOStar

A new handheld radio will feature TWO digital modes: MOTOTRBO (DMR) and D-STAR. And it's going to be pretty darn cheap.

Connect Systems CS700 Demo - DCI Tech-Net - 3/26/14

Here's a brief demo of the Connect Systems CS700 DMR portable in action while monitoring the Wednesday night tech net being run by the DCI repeater group on the North America talkgroup

TORONTO ARES CHANNELS

TWO METER SIMPLEX
Channel	Frequency	Description
21	146.460	ARES Simplex NET (103.5)
22	146.400	ARES Simplex WORKING
23	146.520	VHF CALLING CHANNEL
24	146.550	VHF Working
25	146.580	VHF Working
TWO METER VHF REPEATERS (offset 0.600 MHz)
Repeater	Frequency	Callsign	CTCSS	Description
2-Alpha	145.130-	VA3GTU	(103.5)	TORONTO - linked
2-Bravo	147.270+	VE3TNC		Finch & 404 - o/o TARC
2-Charlie	145.110-	VE3WOO	82.5	CENTRAL - o/o VE3WOO
2-Echo	146.985-	VE3SKY		ETOBICOKE - o/o Skywide ARC
2-Tango	145.410-	VE3TWR	(103.5)	CN Tower - o/o TFMCS
2-Wiskey	146.715-	VE3WIK	(131.8)
2-Oscar	146.940-	VE3TOR	103.5	SCARBOROUGH - o/o ETRC
440/70cm UHF SIMPLEX
Channel	Frequency	Description
40	446.000	UHF Simplex Calling
41	446.025	ARES UHF WORKING
42	446.050	UHF Working
43	446.075	UHF Working
440/70cm UHF REPEATERS (offset +5.000 MHz)
Repeater	Frequency	Callsign	CTCSS	Description
4-Alpha	442.375	VE3GTU	103.5	DON MILLS - MAIN UHF ARES