RadioPro Dispatch Frequently Asked Questions

Radio dispatch, school bus GPS, warehouse and yard communications, equipment alarms, recording, and support.

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Bring multiple radio channels into one Windows console

RadioPro Dispatch brings compatible radio/Gateway voice paths together on one Windows PC. Dispatchers can monitor and select channels, speak with field teams, and use supported GPS, messaging and recording features.

Independent simultaneous radio channels need their own control-station/Gateway paths. The radio interface, configuration and licenses determine which functions are available.

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RadioPro Dispatch connected to multiple Motorola and Kenwood control-station radios and IP Gateways
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Can a dispatcher call one radio without calling the whole group?

RadioPro Dispatch, RadioPro Solo

Yes, on radio systems and interfaces that support private calling. A dispatcher can select an individual subscriber and initiate a private call instead of transmitting a group call to everyone on…

Can a dispatcher check whether a radio is reachable before calling it?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes, when the radio system supports Radio Check through the selected control-station interface. Dispatch can request a response from an individual radio before the operator attempts a voice call.

Can a dispatcher make one announcement across several radio channels?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch provides Call Selected and All Call workflows for announcements to configured channels. The system needs an independent control-station/Gateway voice path for each channel…

Can a dispatcher see which radios are available or have missed calls in one view?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. A RadioPro Dispatch Subscriber Grid can display a configured group of radio contacts with activity, availability and missed-call indications in one view. It is useful when an operator needs a…

Can a school bus dispatcher see bus locations while talking to drivers?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch can combine radio voice communications with a map of school bus locations when the bus radios, radio system, Gateway, and licenses support GPS reporting.

Can factory equipment alarms appear in a radio dispatch console?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch can display supported equipment inputs through its telemetry features when the appropriate I/O hardware, network connection, configuration, and licenses are provided.

Can I add a campus or facility map image to RadioPro Dispatch?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch supports image overlays on its GPS map, which can add campus, yard or facility context to the displayed area. An overlay is a map illustration; the radio locations still…

Can I send text messages from a computer to two-way radios?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch can send text messages to supported two-way radio subscribers using the computer keyboard. Available destinations and message functions depend on the digital radio system…

Can I use a footswitch or physical push-to-talk button with RadioPro Dispatch?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch supports selected footswitches, desk microphones, handsets, and headset adapters with physical push-to-talk controls.

Can radio dispatch software report how long vehicles stop at a location?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch provides supported stopped-vehicle reporting using received GPS information, with the required radio configuration and licenses. The result describes observed radio-location…

Can RadioPro connect a Motorola radio system to a Kenwood radio system?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro patching can bridge voice audio between supported Motorola MOTOTRBO and Kenwood NEXEDGE radio systems. Each side needs its own compatible control station radio, correctly configured…

Can RadioPro Dispatch monitor multiple radio channels or talkgroups at the same time?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch is designed to connect to multiple RadioPro IP Gateways and present their radio channels or talkgroups in one Windows console.

Can RadioPro Dispatch record and replay two-way radio conversations?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch provides radio audio recording and playback when history logging is enabled and Dispatch is running and connected to the appropriate Gateway.

Can RadioPro Dispatch track radio locations and show where vehicles have been?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. With a supported radio system, GPS-capable subscribers, correct programming, and the required licenses, RadioPro Dispatch can display radio locations and review location history.

Can RadioPro keep a list of radio calls that need a callback?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch has a Missed Calls panel that can help the operator track incoming calls needing a response. The User Guide's basic workflow is an incoming private call that remains on the…

Can RadioPro notify a dispatcher when a radio enters or leaves an area?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch supports geofences that identify when a tracked radio enters or leaves a defined area. The feature depends on a supported GPS configuration and the required licenses.

Can RadioPro play prerecorded announcements over two-way radios?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch includes prerecorded, or pre-canned, audio-message capability for sending a prepared announcement over a configured radio path. A repeatable yard instruction or shift-change…

Can RadioPro remotely disable a lost or stolen radio?

RadioPro Dispatch

RadioPro Dispatch can send remote disable and enable commands to a radio on supported digital systems. The function depends on the subscriber radio, control station, system mode and programming;…

Can RadioPro send an alert tone before a voice announcement?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes. RadioPro Dispatch can be configured to send a single or dual alert tone before a voice call using a custom Audio Call action. Tone settings belong to that action, so the operator can use a…

Can the time in Dispatch be changed from am/pm to a 24-hour clock?

RadioPro Dispatch

Yes, the Dispatch Console follows the PC's time format. So, if your PC uses the 24-hour time clock, the Dispatch console will display 24-hour time. Once you change the…

Does radio GPS tracking work indoors in hospitals and large buildings?

RadioPro Dispatch

Ordinary radio GPS tracking does not provide dependable indoor or room-level positioning simply because the radio can communicate inside a building. GPS reception and radio communications use…

How can a shipping office coordinate warehouse workers and yard crews from one computer?

RadioPro Dispatch

Use RadioPro Dispatch to bring the required warehouse and yard radio paths into one Windows console, with clear labels and audio settings for each team.

How can I locate my Dispatch License Key on my old PC?

RadioPro Dispatch

There are two ways to locate the license key ID: Navigate on the old PC to the following path C:\Program Files (x86)\CTI Products\RadioPro Dispatch and search for the…

How do I export radio recordings and call history from RadioPro Dispatch?

RadioPro Dispatch

Use Archive Viewer to search the required events, then choose File → Export Archive Records. The export can include a CSV event list and the associated audio.

How do I find the password to my RadioPro Dispatch application?

RadioPro Dispatch

Contact CTI Products Technical support. Get in Touch

How do I modify the audio settings in RadioPro Dispatch to mute audio from adjacent PCs?

RadioPro Dispatch

Use PC Cross Mute for adjacent Dispatch positions that should mute each other's local audio. Enable the feature on the intended positions and assign them the same Cross Mute ID.

How do I replicate the Dispatch configuration onto another PC?

RadioPro Dispatch

On the dispatch machine you want to clone, in RadioPro Dispatch, navigate to File -> Edit to put your Dispatch software in "Edit" mode. Navigate to File -> Clone…

How long can RadioPro Dispatch retain recordings, and how much storage is required?

RadioPro Dispatch

RadioPro Dispatch recording retention depends on available storage, traffic volume, and your history-management practices. There is no single storage estimate that fits every radio system.

What are the recommended PC requirements to run RadioPro Dispatch?

RadioPro Dispatch

Windows 10/11 Pro, Core i5 CPU with 8GB Memory and 500 GB Storage. Detailed Specifications: Category Minimum Requirements Operating System Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro, 64 bit…

What happens in the dispatch console when someone presses a radio's emergency button?

RadioPro Dispatch

On a supported and correctly programmed radio system, a received emergency event produces audible and visible indications in RadioPro Dispatch so the operator can identify and respond to the radio…

What microphone does RadioPro Dispatch interface with?

RadioPro Dispatch

RadioPro Dispatch (v8,9) will typically operate with any PC microphone that is supported by Windows 10/11 for Audio.

Why am I getting a bonk when pressing the PTT button in the subscriber list.

RadioPro, RadioPro Dispatch

Reasons for Failed Calls In RadioPro versions 8.3.1+, 9.3.1+ this is how to determine the reason for failed calls: In RadioPro Dispatch, choose “ Help ”->” Logs ”. This…

Why am I getting a Duplicate License error in RadioPro Dispatch?

RadioPro, RadioPro Dispatch

Gateway Status: Duplicate License detected What Causes the Error The cause of this error is that another RadioPro Dispatch PC is already connecting to this RadioPro IP…

Why are my GPS ID’s not populating on the GPS map?

RadioPro Dispatch

Verify that the radio programming is configured correctly by viewing the RadioPro IP Gateway Installation and Configuration Guide: Motorola MOTOTRBO Installation Guide…

Why are the first words of a radio transmission cut off?

RadioPro Dispatch

Missing first words can result from speaking before the radio is ready, RF conditions, delayed audio startup, or a problem in a shared radio/network path. First establish whether it happens on…

Why does my radio transmit when I press PTT, but nobody can hear my voice?

RadioPro Dispatch

If the radio keys up but no voice is heard, check the microphone audio path separately from the PTT control path. A working PTT button confirms control, but not that microphone audio is reaching…

Why does RadioPro show the wrong radio name or an unexpected GPS position?

RadioPro Dispatch

Check the association among the radio ID, the displayed alias and the location report before treating a surprising map position as the radio's current location. An alias problem, duplicate…

Why is my Plantronics Headset not displaying in RadioPro Dispatch?

RadioPro Dispatch

First determine whether Windows detects the headset, whether Dispatch has the correct audio device selected, or whether only the physical PTT button is not working. These are separate checks.

Why is RadioPro Dispatch audio coming from the wrong speaker or headset?

RadioPro Dispatch

RadioPro Dispatch routes audio using the selected Audio Preset. Check that preset and its device assignments when audio comes from an unexpected speaker, headset, or earpiece.

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