RadioPro Frequently Asked Questions

Radio over IP, product selection, construction sites, office radio access, mobile teams, and system planning.

26 questions

Can I add PC dispatch to an existing analog two-way radio system?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

Yes. RadioPro can provide PC-based dispatch access to a compatible analog two-way radio system through a control station radio and a RadioPro IP Gateway. The correct interface depends on the radio…

Can I dispatch or access my radio system from home or another location?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo, RadioPro Link

Yes. RadioPro can provide radio access from a remote office, a home workstation, or a mobile device when a suitable network connection to the RadioPro IP Gateway is available.

Can I replace a tone remote with PC-based radio control?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

RadioPro Solo can provide a PC-based alternative to a desktop tone remote when the radio system and control station are compatible with RadioPro. This is a change in the access arrangement, not a…

Can I try RadioPro before purchasing it?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

Yes. CTI provides RadioPro demonstration software and a demonstration radio system so you can evaluate the applications before purchasing equipment.

Can office staff talk to the factory floor without installing a radio and antenna at every desk?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

Yes. Office users can access a compatible factory radio system from Windows PCs through a RadioPro IP Gateway and control station radio, rather than installing a separate transmitting radio and…

Can RadioPro Solo users talk to one another without using radio airtime?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

Yes. RadioPro Solo's Intercom button allows Solo clients connected to the same Gateway to communicate without transmitting over the radio channel. The conversation uses the IP connection between…

Can RadioPro work over Starlink, cellular internet, or a connection behind CGNAT?

RadioPro, RadioPro Link

Yes, a supported RadioPro installation can use Starlink or cellular internet. RadioPro Link provides a connection option for Gateways behind carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT).

Do you have availability for purchase with shipping to Mexico?

RadioPro

YES! We sell RadioPro in Mexico. Must be a Motorola or Kenwood authorized two-way radio dealer. Requires payment before shipping. Dealer is responsible for all duties…

Does RadioPro require an internet connection, or can it operate on a local network?

RadioPro, RadioPro Link

Basic RadioPro client-to-Gateway communication can operate on a local IP network without public internet access. The client must be able to reach the Gateway, and the Gateway's control station…

Does the RadioPro IP Gateway Support Gigabit Ethernet?

RadioPro, RadioPro IP Gateway

Yes. The system uses a Gigabit Ethernet interface (1000 Mbps) and an asynchronous TCP socket architecture capable of high-throughput communication. Actual throughput…

How do I update the OS of a RadioPro IP Gateway?

RadioPro, RadioPro IP Gateway

The RadioPro IP Gateway version 8.1.X operates on Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC with automatic updates disabled. To carry out necessary security maintenance updates,…

Is communication between RadioPro applications and the IP Gateway encrypted?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo, RadioPro Link

Encrypted network connections are available with supported RadioPro versions and the appropriate connection configuration. Encryption should be verified for your installation rather than assumed…

Should our organization use two-way radios, smartphone push-to-talk, or a combination of both?

RadioPro

Choose the mix around each user's work and available coverage. A combined RadioPro system can keep field users on compatible radios while providing PC or smartphone access for supervisors and…

What affects the cost of a radio dispatch system?

RadioPro

The main cost drivers are simultaneous radio paths, control station equipment, Gateways, operator positions, licensed connections, optional features, accessories, and installation. Your authorized…

What equipment do I need to get started with RadioPro?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

A basic RadioPro system needs a compatible control station radio, a RadioPro IP Gateway, the correct radio interface cable, an IP network, and licensed client access.

What is needed to set up radio dispatch at a temporary construction site?

RadioPro, RadioPro Link

A temporary construction site needs a compatible control station radio, a RadioPro IP Gateway, the correct interface cable, suitable antenna and power arrangements, and a network path to the…

What is Radio over IP (RoIP), and how does RadioPro work?

RadioPro

Radio over IP (RoIP) carries two-way radio audio and control information over an IP network. RadioPro uses this connection to let people access a compatible radio system from a Windows PC or…

What is the difference between radio dispatch software and CAD software?

RadioPro

Radio dispatch software controls communications; computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software manages incidents, assignments and operational records. An operator may use both at the same desk, but the…

What is the difference between RadioPro Dispatch, RadioPro Solo, and RadioPro Talk?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

Choose Dispatch for a full Windows dispatch console, Solo for simple Windows radio access, and Talk for access from an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. All three connect through RadioPro IP…

What is TurboVUi, and how does it relate to RadioPro?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

TurboVUi is the former name of CTI Products' RadioPro product family. Older Gateway labels, installers and manuals may still use TurboVUi, while current products use the RadioPro name.

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 does changing a radio channel in one RadioPro client affect other users?

RadioPro, RadioPro Solo

Clients connected to one RadioPro Gateway share its single voice control-station radio. When a supported client changes that donor radio's channel, every client on that Gateway follows the radio's…

Why doesn't the RadioPro Talk app show Zones?

RadioPro, RadioPro Talk

For Motorola MOTOTRBO systems, the RadioPro Talk app does not display zone names . Instead, RadioPro Talk presents a single list of all available channels . Users can…

Why is radio audio delayed even when my internet speed test is fast?

RadioPro, RadioPro Link

A speed test mainly measures throughput; it does not establish end-to-end radio audio delay. A connection can transfer many megabits per second while intermittent latency, jitter, loss or…

Will RadioPro work with my existing Motorola MOTOTRBO or Kenwood NEXEDGE radio system?

RadioPro

RadioPro supports selected Motorola MOTOTRBO and Kenwood NEXEDGE radio systems through compatible control station radios. Your dealer should verify the exact radio model, system type, firmware,…

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