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The BAOFENG DM-1701 radio is a Dualband VHF and UHF radio with both digital DMR (true Tier I and II) as well as analog FM capabilities. It offers a total of 3,000 channels (Analog and Digital), up to 10,000 manually addable contacts, and up to 120,000 contacts, as well as multiple DMR ID numbers (Radio ID's) for a single radio. With the enhanced capabilities of the DM-1701 radio, this Programming Guide will help users to understand all aspects of how to successfully program and set up the radio for maximum usability.
The computer programming software (CPS) created file that contains the frequencies and operating parameters is called a 'codeplug'. Creating a codeplug is a 'bottom up' process where the lowest (common) elements must be created first, then built upon until a fully functional codeplug has been created. With the DM-1701 computer programming software (CPS) you can create the codeplug and write it to the radio. A further aspect of the CPS is its capability of both 'importing' and 'exporting' large data files, such as contact names.
The programming cable for the DM-1701 radio is typically provided by Radioddity. The USB programming cable has the typical USB Type A plug on one side (to plug into the proper USB-port of a PC) and a two pin 'K-1' connector to plug into the DM-1701 radio. In order to not mix up the cable with cables of other radios it is a good idea to place some permanent sticker onto the cable.
There is no circuitry inside the cable. Similar appearing cables with circuitry inside the cable (as often used for pure analog FM radios) will not work. In order for the PC to identify the DM-1701 it has to be connected using the appropriate cable. Furthermore the DM-1701 also needs to be turned on (remember: There is no chip inside the cable, thus the internal communication-port of the radio only gets identified on a powered-on radio).
Make sure the computer has loaded the appropriate driver for the cable – see the Device Manager on your PC. There is no further configuration of the driver required.
If the driver does not load automatically, users can download the proper 32bit and 64bit drivers from https://www.radioddity.com
The Computer Programming Software (CPS) for the DM-1701 may be updated periodically as new features may be added. The Radioddity website will offer those updates at https://www.radioddity.com
The Software version should always match the Firmware version. i.e. Software version 1.00 should always be used with Firmware version 1.00, etc.
This firmware is specific to this model only. Loading a DM-1701 firmware to a different model radio will not add extra features to that radio but quite likely make it unusable.
Before programming the radio, read the current information from the radio to the PC to create an initial CPS template and at the same time backup the factory data for future use.
When reading or writing data from or to the DM-1701, the software offers various possibilities, typically found under a 'Program' menu, including 'Read data', 'Write data', and 'Read/Write Contacts'.
To read in all frequency settings as well as further settings from the DM-1701 radio, use this option.
Whenever changes and additions have been made to the settings of the DM-1701 radio, use this option to write settings to the radio.
The DMR Contact List can hold information on over 100K DMR IDs. A transfer from or to the DM-1701 radio may take up to 5 minutes.
Users can choose to download the full DMR ID database according to their needs. With its current 120k+ entries, the list contains almost all amateur radio DMR ID numbers in the world. The DMR database can be found at various sites, such as https://ham-digital.org/status/.
Ensure that the CSV-file looks similar to a standard format with fields like 'Radio ID, CallSign, Name, NickName, City, State, Country'. If the CSV file format is correct, it can then be imported to the CPS.
After successfully importing the DMR ID database to the CPS, it can be transferred to the DM-1701 radio. This is typically done by clicking on 'Program' -> 'Read/Write contacts' and then selecting 'Write' within the popup window.
Due to the size of the database, loading data may take more than 5 minutes.
It is also possible to transfer the DMR ID database stored within the DM-1701 to the PC.
Finally, users can create a CSV file of the DMR database read from the DM-1701 using the 'Read/Write contacts' menu. This is done by clicking on 'Program' -> 'Read/Write contacts' and then selecting 'export' within the popup window.
It is necessary to read the DMR database from the DM-1701 radio to the CPS before using the export functionality.
The DM-1701 radio supports a variety of general settings. These can be accessed via 'Edit' -> 'General Setting'. The general settings interface includes options for 'Save Preamble', 'Save Mode Receive', 'Radio Name', 'Radio ID', 'Monitor Type', 'VOX Sensitivity', 'TX Preamble Duration', 'RX Low Battery Interval', 'Channels Hang Time', 'PC Programming Password', 'Radio Program Password', 'Back Light Time', 'Set Keypad Lock Time', 'Freq/Channel Mode', 'Model Select A', 'Model Select B', 'Time Zone', 'Disable All LEDS', 'Group Call Match', 'Private Call Match', 'Scan Digital Hang Time', 'Scan Analog Hang Time', 'Lone Worker Response Time', 'Lone Worker Reminder Time', 'Power On Password', 'Password and Lock Enable', 'Voice Announcement', 'CH Voice Announcement', 'Voice Announcement Language', 'Talkaround', 'Group Call Hang Time', 'Private Call Hang Time', 'Intro Screen', 'Intro Screen Picture', 'Intro Screen Line 1', and 'Intro Screen Line 2'.
The following topics describe the more frequently used parameters.
The four parameters refer to tone prompts given in certain cases. If 'Disable All Tone' is checked, no prompts will be heard, even if 'CH Free Indication Tone' or 'Talk Permit Tone' are checked, as both options would no longer be supported.
Lone Worker: This functionality is for establishing a convenient rescue. If one of two operators does not perform any action during the set time (including pressing the PTT button, turning the knob, or pressing the button light), the other operator will receive an alarm tone within a certain time. Settings include 'Lone Worker Response Time' (in minutes) and 'Lone Worker Reminder Time' (in seconds).
If 'Password and Lock Enable' is checked, it will be required to enter the specified 'Power On Password' in order to power on the radio.
There are a few settings that do require special attention:
When the talkaround function is activated, the transmission and reception frequencies are exchanged with each other. This function would only be activated if the repeater being used can no longer be reached, but the other station is in direct reach.
Often not all menus available are truly required by the user. To ease operation, certain menus can be disabled according to personal requirements. By using 'Edit' -> 'Menu Item', users can navigate to the corresponding configuration page within the CPS.
The menu item configuration allows users to check or uncheck various functions such as 'Text Message', 'Call Alert', 'Manual Dial', 'Remote Monitor', 'Radio Enable', 'Edit', 'Radio Check', 'Program Key', 'Radio Disable', 'Missed', 'Answered', 'Outgoing Radio', 'Talkaround', 'Power', 'Intro Screen', 'LED Indicator', 'Password and Lock', 'Display Mode', 'Tone or Alert', 'Backlight', 'Keyboard Lock', 'Squelch', 'VOX', 'Program Radio', 'Scan', and 'Edit List'. Those menu functions checked will later be displayed in the various menus of the DM-1701 radio. Those not checked will not be displayed and not become accessible on the radio.
There are various button definitions possible:
The radio buttons may even have two different functions assigned. One function is activated on a 'Short Press' of the corresponding keys, whereas the other requires a 'Long Press'. The 'Long Press Duration (ms)' defines the time period required to keep the key pressed in order to activate this 'Long Press' function. The programmable keys include Side Button 1, Side Button 2, Side Button 3, P1, and P2. Each of these five keys can have a function activated on 'Short Press' and another on 'Long Press', resulting in a total of 10 different directly accessible functions.
Available options for button assignments include: Unassigned (default), VOX On/Off, All Alert Tones On/Off, Zone Select, Emergency On, Battery Indicator, Emergency Off, Lone Work On/Off, Power Select, Record On/Off (firmware), Monitor, Record Playback (firmware), One Touch Access 1...6, Delete All Record (firmware), Repeater/Talkaround, 1750Hz, Scan On/Off, Switch Up/Down screen, Tight/Normal Squelch, Right Key, Privacy On/Off, Left Key.
Those functions related to recording of transmissions are currently not available.
There is a total of six 'One Touch Access' options. Each of them has its own 'Mode', 'Call', 'Call Type' and 'Message/Encode'.
The numerical keypad of the DM-1701 has 10 numerical keys, numbered 0-9. Each of those keys can be connected to one of the defined digital contacts. To access one of those assigned digital contacts, press and hold the corresponding numerical key.
Users can edit the quick text messages that are used frequently. After saving them to the DM-1701 radio, they will all be available in the 'Drafts'-folder. They can easily be sent to contacts without additional editing. Select 'Edit' -> 'Text Message' to get to the appropriate configuration page. The text message configuration allows users to add or delete predefined messages such as "Hello", "how are you", "where are you", or "I am in the park now, are you convenient to come out?".
Digital encryption is also supported by the DM-1701 radio. Users can set the corresponding digital encryption password. The person being communicated with can only hear the voice by setting the same encryption password, avoiding other people hearing the call. Select 'Edit' -> 'Privacy Setting' to get to the appropriate configuration page.
Encryption might not be allowed in your network.
Privacy settings include 'Key Value (Basic)', consisting of four hexadecimal digits, and 'Key Value (Enhanced)', consisting of 32 hexadecimal digits.
The availability of a digital emergency system depends on the digital network used. Select 'Edit' -> 'Digital Emergency System' and select the system to edit. The Digital Emergency System configuration includes fields such as 'Remote Monitor Duration', 'Tx Sync Wakeup TOT', 'Tx Wakeup Message Limit', 'Radio Disable Decode', 'Remote Monitor Decode', 'Emergency Remote Monitor Decode', 'System Name', 'Impolite Retries', 'Alarm Type', 'Polite Retries', 'Alarm Mode', 'Hot Mic', and 'Revert Channel'.
If the DM-1701 is used in a system that makes use of DTMF-signaling, certain settings need to be applied to the radio. Select 'Edit' -> 'DTMF Signalling' to get to the appropriate configuration page. The DTMF Signaling configuration includes options for 'DTMF Side Tone', 'PTT ID', 'Group Code', 'KeyUp Encode', 'KeyDown Encode', 'Auto Reset Time', 'First Digit Time', 'Digit Duration', and '*# Digit Time [ms]'.
The VFO mode is similar to the normal channel mode in terms of various parameters. Select 'Edit' -> 'VFO Mode' to get to the appropriate configuration page. The VFO mode configuration includes settings for 'Digital/Analog Data' (Channel Mode, RX Frequency, Band Width, TX Frequency, Squelch, Admit Criteria, RX Ref Frequency, TX Ref Frequency, Auto Scan, Rx Only, TOT, Lone Worker, TOT Rekey Delay, VOX, Allow Talkaround, Power) and 'Digital Data' (Private Call Confirmed, Emergency Alarm Ack, Data Call Confirmed, Allow Interrupt, DCDM Switch, Leader/MS, Emergency System, Contact Name, Group List, Color Code, Repeater Slot, In Call Criteria, Privacy, Privacy No.). It also includes 'Analog Data' (CTCSS/DCS Dec, CTCSS/DCS Enc, Rx Signaling System, Tx Signaling System, QT Reverse, Non-QT/DQT Turn-off Freq, Display PTT ID, Reverse Burst/Turn-off Code).
The displayed mode can be set in the overall general settings, typically under 'Freq/Channel Mode', 'Model Select A', and 'Model Select B'.
To operate on the DMR network, users must register for a DMR identification number. This can be done at https://www.radioid.net/ or https://register.ham-digital.org/, depending on location. Normally new DMR IDs are issued within 24 hours. The DMR ID can then be entered into the CPS by clicking on 'Edit' -> 'General settings' and locating 'Radio Name' and 'Radio ID' fields.
Never operate the radio using an ID that is not issued to yourself. Within amateur radio networks this may result in losing your license.
Up to a maximum of 10,000 digital contacts can be stored separately from the DMR database. However, if the DM-1701 is used within an amateur radio DMR network such as Brandmeister (BM), those digital contacts would normally rather be used for so called talk groups (TG). Select 'Edit' -> 'Digital Contact' in order to work on those digital contacts.
The 'Digital Contact' list (up to 10k entries) includes 'No.', 'Contact Name' (name to be displayed), 'Call Type' (Group Call, Private Call, All Call), 'Call ID' (ID for a digital call member or talk group), and 'Call Receive Tone' (alert tone prior to unmuting).
Users will require a 'Digital RX Group' for Channel settings. Creating such a group allows users to put configured 'contacts' into logical groups so they can be contacted.
To work on such groups, use 'Edit' -> 'Digital RX group'. A typical group configuration includes 'Group List Name', 'Available Contact' list, and 'Contact Member' list, allowing contacts to be added or deleted between them.
The DM-1701 offers up to 3000 channels for UHF and VHF. To start, double click on the first line No.1 to open the Channel Information window for that channel.
The Channel Information window provides settings for 'Digital/Analog Data' (Channel Mode, Channel Name, Band Width, RX Frequency, Scan List, TX Frequency, Squelch, Admit Criteria, RX Ref Frequency, TX Ref Frequency, Auto Scan, Rx Only, TOT, Lone Worker, TOT Rekey Delay, VOX, Allow Talkaround, Power) and 'Digital Data' (Private Call Confirmed, Emergency Alarm Ack, Data Call Confirmed, Allow Interrupt, DCDM Switch, Leader/MS, Emergency System, Contact Name, Group List, Color Code, Repeater Slot, In Call Criteria, Privacy, Privacy No.). It also includes 'Analog Data' (CTCSS/DCS Dec, CTCSS/DCS Enc, Rx Signaling, Tx Signaling System, QT Reverse, Non-QT/DQT Turn-off Freq, Display PTT ID, Reverse Burst/Turn-off Code).
Here is a short explanation of these fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Channel name | The name of the channel (should be unique) |
| Receive Freq | The VHF or UHF frequency |
| Transmit Freq. | The VHF or UHF frequency |
| Channel mode | Select 'analog' and 'digital' |
| Band Width | Select the bandwidth for transmission |
| Scan List | Select which Scan List(s) will be scanned |
| squelch | Sets the encoding type that the radio will transmit on that channel |
| Admit criteria | Selects PTT transmit criteria – typically same ColorCode |
| Long worker | Check if the 'alone' emergency function should be allowed |
| TOT | The radio can continuously transmit before a transmission is automatically terminated |
| VOX | Voice Operated Transmit |
| Power | Select one of four levels 1W/2W/5W |
| Digital Settings | |
| contact | Talk Group (TG) to be assigned to this channel |
| DMR/radio ID | Select which of the DMR ID's to use for this channel |
| Color code | Select which Color Code (CC) is related to this channel |
| slot | Select which slot (1 or 2) applies to this 'Channel' |
| Group list | If programmed, select the RX Group List |
| privacy | Select 'off', 'basic' or 'enhanced' to use for encryption. |
| Analog Settings | |
| CTCSS/DCS Decode | Select Off or CTCSS or DCS and tone frequency |
| CTCSS/DCS Encode | Select Off or CTCSS or DCS and tone frequency |
| RX signaling | Select off, DTMF-1, DTMF-2, DTMF-3, DTMF-4 |
| TX signaling system | Select off, DTMF-1, DTMF-2, DTMF-3, DTMF-4 |
| QT Reverse | Select 180, 120, 240 or silent |
| Non-QT/DQT turn-off Freq | Select none, 259.3Hz, 55.3Hz |
Once completely filled in, click OK to save this Channel.
For large amounts of channel data, this may be a desired method as it allows cut and paste of large amounts of data. This is especially desired when adding multiple repeaters with similar configurations.
The current channel configuration can be exported to a CSV file, enhanced and finally imported back to the CPS.
Always save data files for recovery purposes.
Creating a 'Zone' allows users to put previously configured 'channels' into logical groups so they can be accessed.
The Zone Information interface allows users to manage zones, including setting a 'Zone Name', and moving channels between 'Available Channel' and 'Channel Member' lists (e.g., 'Channel Member A', 'Channel Member B').
A 'Scan List' is a group of channels to be monitored when the 'Scan'-function is activated using one of the programmable function keys. The DM-1701 has the capability of storing multiple scan lists per channel.
Up to 31 channels can be loaded into an individual list. Users also have the ability to sort or rearrange the channels in this list. The scan list will later be assigned to a channel of choice during the setup of a channel (see section on channels).
The Scan List configuration includes 'Scan List Name', 'Available Channel' list, 'Channel Member' list, 'Priority Channel 1', 'Priority Channel 2', 'Signaling Hold Time [ms]', 'Priority Sample Time [ms]', and 'Tx Designated Channel'.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Scan List Name | Name given to group of scanned channels |
| Available Channels | Will list the channels available to scan |
| Scan Channel Member | List of channels to be scanned |
| Priority Channel select | Select the priority channel or 'off' |
| Priority Channel 1 | Sets which channel is priority 1 |
| Priority Channel 2 | Sets which channel is priority 2 |
| Signaling hold time | Sets the amount of time that the radio waits on an analog scan list channel when a carrier signal of sufficient amplitude is detected on the channel. This pause allows the radio to decode the analog system signaling data. If the decoded information is incorrect, the radio reverts to scan. |
| Priority sample time | Sets the duration that the radio waits, when in a call, before scanning the priority channels. If the call is taking place on a Priority 1 Channel, no scanning will take place. When scanning priority channels, the radio briefly mutes the current transmission. Increasing this interval improves the audio quality of the current transmission as fewer checks are done, but this also increases the chance of the radio missing out priority channel activity. |
| TX designated channel | This feature defines the conventional channel/trunking personality on which the radio will transmit if the user presses the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button while the radio is scanning. |
Users can add the same channel to multiple scan lists.
After completing all the above steps, users can write the data to the DN-1701 radio.
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