# Radio Service Software

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**Radio Service Software (RSS)** is a [software](/source/Software) package used to program commercial [Motorola](/source/Motorola) [two-way radios](/source/Walkie-talkie) and cellular telephones.[1] An update of RSS is CPS, a [Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows)-based version of the package used for some of Motorola's newer radio models. Radios are connected to PCs via the [serial port](/source/Serial_port),[2] and proprietary programming cables. The use of genuine Motorola OEM programming cables is strongly suggested, as aftermarket brands are not as reliable and could lead to radio damage.

## Licensing

RSS (the Carrier and Super Agent forms) is available to authorized professionals from Motorola. The license does not permit resale of the software.

Unauthorized possession and use of [RSS](/source/RSS) can lead to criminal charges and prosecution, as well as legal action by Motorola. In September 1999, Motorola alleged unauthorised use of this software as part of a case involving sale of non-US Motorola 2-way radios in the US.[3] On July 17, 2000, Motorola filed a [lawsuit](/source/Lawsuit) against five individuals accused of selling copies of RSS through [eBay](/source/EBay).[4]

## References

1. ["Motorola SABER RSS"](https://www.cryptomuseum.com/crypto/motorola/saber/rss.htm). *Crypto Museum*. Retrieved 2021-11-30.

1. ["Motorola Radius Programming GM300/GR300/M10/M120"](https://kk6jyt.com/motorola-radius-gm300-programming/). *kk6jyt.com*. 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2021-11-30.

1. "Wireless Cellular Monthly Newsletter". Information Gatekeepers, Inc. September 1999. p. 11.

1. [South Florida Business Journal](http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2000/07/31/daily7.html).

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