Unication Voice Pager Receivers

G-Series Family
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The G-Series voice pagers are a line of receive-only, P25 capable voice pagers carried by fire, rescue, and EMS personnel to alert to emergencies. The pagers are manufactured by Unication Co., Ltd and sold worldwide, though the primary market has been the US. Sales, support, and repairs are handled through their online store and Authorized Dealers. Dealers can and do sell below MSRP and compete with each other on price and quality of support, though Unication enforces a Minimum Sales Price which if violated will result in loss of the dealer's license. Since the G1's release in 2014, Unication has aggressively targeted Motorola's paging market share in the US. Motorola's Minitor VI Two-Tone Voice Pager has not been updated since its release in early 2014. In 2015, Unication released the single-band G2 and G4 models, and dual-band G3 and G5 models. From 1991 to 2014, Unication designed and manufactured Motorola's popular Minitor III, IV, V, and VI model voice pagers.

Links for Newcomers

If you're just starting out, these links are recommended reading:

• Unication Forum
• Software & Firmware Updates
• Message Backup Software
• Codeplug Sharing
• Locate Dealer
• Warranty Lookup
• Import from RR

G1 Pager

Current PPS	R030703(R02)
PPS Updated	19 Feb 2020
Current Firmware	RVV0114EN
Firmware Updated	22 Mar 2019

G2-G5 Pagers

Current PPS	V0.3.16.29F
PPS Updated	23 Mar 2023
Current Firmware	V1.34
Firmware Updated	23 Mar 2023

Prior versions here

Purpose and Audience

The primary audience of the G-Series pagers is public safety users, so the pagers have an I/Q demodulator and narrow filters for band-specific needs. The units are Software Defined Radios and can be programmed and firmware upgraded, at no cost, via free Pre-Programming Software ("PPS"). Due to the sub-$1,000 price point, broad feature-set, reception, durability, and portability they have become popular with amateur radio enthusiasts. While the units require little to few adjustments common with more sensitive desktop-based scanners, they lack ability to scan multiple trunked systems within a single knob position. Firmware V1.40, to add scanning of multiple trunked systems, has been in closed-beta testing since 2020/21. With the news that Unication started developing a separate scanner model, users on RadioReference within the beta testing grouping report Unication has gone increasingly quiet since early 2021, giving the appearance the scanning feature stagnated in development.

Unication directs sales and first-line support through it's US authorized dealer network. The company provides software ("Uni Maintain Tool") and PC driver to its dealers for specialized updating/troubleshooting. The company's business plan relies on customers to self-update firmware, which is provided by dealers. Prior to 2022, customers could download the most recent firmware directly from Unication's website. In January 2019, the G5 received an update for Conventional DMR tier 1 and 2 only; no trunking. Per Unication rep, "No hardware change is needed. DMR is enabled by the G5 model number "67". If your model is a 64 or 66, DMR will not work no matter what firmware version you have. The current firmware V1.1 supports DMR if your G5 is a "67". We have a utility to change the model number of any G5 to a "67". Dealers will be getting the utility and instructions some time next week. After that it will be on our web site for all current G5 owners."^[source] The update utility, named "FunctionUpdater(DMR Conventional)_V00-00-01_Beta01.exe", was only available via web for a few weeks. Since then the company charges $25 per unit to add DMR, requiring it be mailed back to their Dallas, TX facility to perform the model number change.

Features

Layout of G2-5 Voice Pagers
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G2-G5 programming tutorial

The G-Series pagers are the industry's first P25 voice pagers supporting Analog 2-Tone Conventional, P25 Conventional, and P25 Trunking Phase I & Phase II. Each pager has an external antenna; rechargeable battery; micro-USB port for charging and programming; 8 knob positions which correspond to a Zone (64 zones maximum); can monitor a mixture of up to 256 control channels or 512 analog channels (across the pager in total), but in any single knob position a maximum of either 1 trunked system or 16 conventional channels; supports up to 999 radio ID's/aliases; can alert based on TGID, QCII (2-Tone Over P25) or Call Alert; supports the AES 256-bit, DES, and ARC4 encryption standards; offers multiple scan modes (Normal, Priority, Selective, Silent, Monitor, Free Scan); offers 32 minutes of voice storage with a button on knob for quick playback; Bluetooth 2.0 for audio and Bluetooth 4.0 for data connection to phone app for PS & DRT call Ack.

The pagers are all commercial-grade IP67 rated for driving rain/dust and water submersion up to 3 feet for 30 minutes. Each pager features a 2-inch, 320x240 pixels, LCD color display with a four-direction joystick, four soft-keys, home key, and back key for navigating the pager's menus. The pager's display allows the user to change zones, scan modes, and variety of features on-the-go without connecting to a PC. For full programming of frequencies, alerting types, and customization a Windows PC running the PPS software is required. Codeplugs can be shared and downloaded for free on Unication's Codeplug Sharing webpage.

One key drawback for scanner users, not immediately apparent, is the G-Series pagers are designed to monitor within a single knob position, a single trunked system or a maximum of 16 conventional VHF / UHF frequencies. Within a single knob position it cannot monitor a trunked site and conventional channels, or multiple trunked sites/systems. A knob position, scanning a single trunked system, can scan a maximum of 64 Talkgroups in that knob position. The only workaround is designating a wildcard.

Comparison to a Digital Scanner

Similarities

• Excellent P25 Simulcast reception
• Two-tone paging
• Color display
• Compact size/weight
• Battery lasts a long time
• Harsh environment design

Differences

• No "on the fly" programming
• Can only monitor a single control channel at a time (no multi-site or multiple system scanning)
• Cannot mix scanning of P25 control channel and conventional frequencies.
• G4 is only 700/800
• G5 adds a band but you have to choose which one (VHF, 380, 400, 450) conventional analog or P25 and/or P25 Phase 1&2 Trunking. DMR Conventional is a $25 mail-in upgrade.
• Doesn't support Motorola Smartnet/SmartZone Analog, EDACS, LTR, NXDN, DMR Trunking
• Programming software (PPS) design isn't intuitive

Serial Number and Model Number The G2-G5 Series pagers have two ID's assigned: a 10-character alphanumeric serial number ("MSN") and 21-character alphanumeric Model Number. The MSN is assigned at the factory and never changes. It will appear on label at rear of pager, within the pager's menus, and within PPS software at top of any screen and on tab E. The Model number corresponds to each of the possible configurations of pagers sold; there are over 120 configurations as of June 2022. When programming a pager for the first time, the user is prompted within PPS to create a new profile. Each profile is specific to the Model Number. Any profile created can be converted to another Model Number via the PPS software.

Comparison

Features	G1	G2	G3	G4	G5
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Bands	Single	Single	Dual	Single	Dual
Release Date	Mar 4, 2014	Dec. 10, 2015	Dec. 10, 2015	Dec. 10, 2015	Dec. 10, 2015
Models	• Lowband 33-39 MHz • Lowband 43-49 MHz • VHF 136-148 MHz • VHF 148-164 MHz • UHF 450-470 MHz • UHF 465-485 MHz • UHF 495-512 MHz	• VHF (136-174 MHz) or • UHF-C (400-470 MHz) or • UHF-D (450-520 MHz)	• VHF & UHF-C (400-470 MHz) or • VHF & UHF-D (450-520 MHz)	763-776 Mhz & 851-870 Mhz	• VHF (136-174 MHz), 763-776 Mhz & 851-870 Mhz or • UHF-A (330-400 MHz), 763-776 Mhz & 851-870 Mhz or • UHF-B (380-430 MHz), 763-776 Mhz & 851-870 Mhz or • UHF-C (400-470 MHz), 763-776 Mhz & 851-870 Mhz or • UHF-D (450-520 MHz), 763-776 Mhz & 851-870 Mhz
MSRP	$395	$645	$745	$645	$745
Antenna (external)	for GSM only	• VHF: 136-174 MHz or • UHF: 330-512 MHz	• V+U: 330-512 MHz • U+V: 136-174 MHz	764-870 MHz	764-870 MHz
Antenna (internal)	yes	no	• V+U: 136-174 MHz • U+V: 330-512 MHz	no	• VHF: 136-174 MHz • UHF: 330-512 MHz
P25	no	Conventional, Trunked	Conventional, Trunked	Conventional, Trunked	Conventional, Trunked
DMR Upgradeable?	no	yes, $25 mail-in	yes, $25 mail-in	yes, $25 mail-in	yes, $25 mail-in
Channel Spacing / Band Width (unique to each freq)	12.5kHz / 25kHz / 20kHz	12.5kHz / 25kHz / 20kHz	12.5kHz / 25kHz / 20kHz	12.5kHz / 25kHz / 20kHz	12.5kHz / 25kHz / 20kHz
Message Types (receive)	Analog: voice, text, image via MDC only	• Analog: voice, text, image via MDC or DVOA only. • Digital: voice, text, image via DMR, P25C, or P25T	• Analog: voice, text, image via MDC or DVOA only. • Digital: voice, text, image via DMR, P25C, or P25T	• Analog: voice, text, image via MDC or DVOA only. • Digital: voice, text, image via DMR, P25C, or P25T	• Analog: voice, text, image via MDC or DVOA only. • Digital: voice, text, image via DMR, P25C, or P25T
Battery Size (mAh)	680 mAh: two AAA Ni-MH	2800 mAH Lithium Ion	2800 mAH Lithium Ion	2800 mAH Lithium Ion	2800 mAH Lithium Ion
Battery Max Voltage	N/A	4.35 Volts	4.35 Volts	4.35 Volts	4.35 Volts
Normal Voltage Supply	2.4 Vdc	3.80 Vdc	3.80 Vdc	3.80 Vdc	3.80 Vdc
Weight (including antenna, battery, belt clip)	n/a	290 grams / 10.2 oz	290 grams / 10.2 oz	290 grams / 10.2 oz	290 grams / 10.2 oz
Weight, excluding battery & antenna	220 grams / 7.76 oz	215 grams / 7.58 oz	224 grams / 7.9 oz	221 grams / 7.8 oz	223 grams / 7.87 oz
Size (height x width x thickness)	100.5 x 65.2 x 26.45 mm	102 x 61 x 31.5 mm	102 x 61 x 31.5 mm	102 x 61 x 31.5 mm	102 x 61 x 31.5 mm
Operating Temp Range	-10°C to 50°C -14°F to 122°F	-30°C to 60°C -22°F to 140°F	-30°C to 60°C -22°F to 140°F	-30°C to 60°C -22°F to 140°F	-30°C to 60°C -22°F to 140°F
Material	PPC14312 plastic & TDV rubber	PPC14312 plastic & TDV rubber	PPC14312 plastic & TDV rubber	PPC14312 plastic & TDV rubber	PPC14312 plastic & TDV rubber
Water Submersion	3ft/30mins	3ft/30mins	3ft/30mins	3ft/30mins	3ft/30mins
Alert Types	N/A	Tone (standard or custom file), vibrate, silent, or tone+vibrate	Tone (standard or custom file), vibrate, silent, or tone+vibrate	Tone (standard or custom file), vibrate, silent, or tone+vibrate	Tone (standard or custom file), vibrate, silent, or tone+vibrate
Customized Alerts via .wav/.mp3 files	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Bluetooth (Audio)	N/A	2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0
Bluetooth (data, for app connection)	N/A	4.0	4.0	4.0	4.0
Minutes of Voice Storage	16 minutes	100 minutes	100 minutes	32 minutes	32 minutes
Protocols (analog)	• CTCSS / CDCSS • 2 tone / 5 tone • MDC 1200	• CTCSS / CDCSS • 2 tone / 5 tone • MDC 1200 • Uni DVOA	• CTCSS / CDCSS • 2 tone / 5 tone • MDC 1200 • Uni DVOA	• CTCSS / CDCSS • 2 tone / 5 tone • MDC 1200 • Uni DVOA	• CTCSS / CDCSS • 2 tone / 5 tone • MDC 1200 • Uni DVOA
Protocols (digital)	-	• P25C • DMR	• P25C • DMR	• P25C • DMR	• P25C • DMR
Protocols (trunking)	-	• P25T Phase I • P25T Phase II	• P25T Phase I • P25T Phase II	• P25T Phase I • P25T Phase II	• P25T Phase I • P25T Phase II
2-Tone Function Modes	Selective Call, Monitor, Scan	Selective Call, Monitor, Scan	Selective Call, Monitor, Scan	Selective Call, Monitor, Scan	Selective Call, Monitor, Scan
Encryption key	-	yes, per frequency	yes, per frequency	yes, per frequency	yes, per frequency
Encryption type	not supported	AES 256	AES 256	AES 256	AES 256
Full Spectrum Scan	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
Monitor & Alert on Multiple Talkgroups?	-	yes	yes	yes	yes
Priority TGID Scan	-	yes	yes	yes	yes
No. of Channels	64 analog	516 analog / 256 control	516 analog / 256 control	516 analog / 256 control	516 analog / 256 control
Talkgroup Hold feature	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
Talkgroup Block/Lockout feature	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
Out of Range Alert	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
Display	N/A	LCD, full color	LCD, full color	LCD, full color	LCD, full color
Display Size (inches)	N/A	2.0 inches (30.6x40.8/mm)	2.0 inches (30.6x40.8/mm)	2.0 inches (30.6x40.8/mm)	2.0 inches (30.6x40.8/mm)
Display Size (pixels)	N/A	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240
Display Color Space	N/A	65535 (uncalibrated)	65535 (uncalibrated)	65535 (uncalibrated)	65535 (uncalibrated)
Display text	N/A	9 lines x 22 characters	9 lines x 22 characters	9 lines x 22 characters	9 lines x 22 characters
Backlight	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Warranty	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
Extended Warranty	Addt'l 3 years	Addt'l 3 years	Addt'l 3 years	Addt'l 3 years	Addt'l 3 years
Sensitivity	• Low Band model: 3.5 µV/M • VHF model: 2 µV/M • UHF model: 3 µV/M	-122 dBm	-122 dBm	-122 dBm	-122 dBm
Radiated Sensitivity / 12dB SINAD / 5% BER	• Low Band or UHF models: 9 µV/M • VHF model: 8 µV/M	• VHF model: 7.98 µV/M • UHF-C model: 6.4 µV/M • UHF-D model: 4.3 µV/M	• VHF model: 14.2 µV/M • UHF-C model: 6.4 µV/M • UHF-D model: 4.3 µV/M	4.02 µV/M	6 µV/M
Image Rejection (Analog/Digital)	>70dB	• VHF model: >65dB / >60dB • UHF models: >60dB / >55dB	• VHF model: >65dB / >60dB • UHF models: >60dB / >55dB	>65dB / >60dB	>65dB / >60dB
Intermodulation Rejection (Analog/Digital)	>70dB	• VHF model: >65dB / >60dB • UHF models: >55dB / >50dB	• VHF model: >65dB / >60dB • UHF models: >55dB / >50dB	>65dB / >60dB	• VHF model: >65dB / >60dB • UHF models: >55dB / >50dB
Frequency Stability	• Low Band: +/- 10 ppm • VHF and UHF models: +/- 3 ppm	+/- 1 ppm	+/- 1 ppm	+/- 1 ppm	+/- 1 ppm
Adjacent Channel Selectivity	70/65 dB	760 dB	760 dB	760 dB	760 dB
Blocking	-	>80 dB	>80 dB	>80 dB	>80 dB
Spurious	>70 dB	>70 dB	>70 dB	>70 dB	>70 dB
Audio Output Linear	>300 mW	>300 mW	>300 mW	>300 mW	>300 mW
Audio Distortion	<3%	<2%	<2%	<2%	<2%
Speech SPL @ 12in	94dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB
Alert SPL @ 12in	96dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB	96dB +3dB/-2dB
Ingress Protection Rating	IP67 Water/Dust	IP67 Water/Dust	IP67 Water/Dust	IP67 Water/Dust	IP67 Water/Dust
UL	Class I, Div. II	Class I, Div. II	Class I, Div. II	Class I, Div. II	Class I, Div. II
FCC	FCC Part 15	FCC Part 15	FCC Part 15	FCC Part 15	FCC Part 15
MIL-STD	810E, Proc1 for Driving Rain	810E, Proc1 for Driving Rain	810E, Proc1 for Driving Rain	810E, Proc1 for Driving Rain	810E, Proc1 for Driving Rain

Issues

• PPS Operating System Requirements Thread
• Official Latest G4 G5 Firmware and PPS Thread
• PPS Not Detecting on Windows 10 Thread
• DMR Programming Thread
• Copy Paste Questions in PPS Software Thread
• G5 Deaf Above 483 Mhz Thread
• G Series Voice Pager with Digital Trunked Scanner Feature Thread
• Unication Programming Thread

Accessories

Unication sells a few accessories and a variety of third-party accessories are available from dealers or third-party websites. Official accessories include a desktop charger, amplified charger, nylon and leather cases, swivel belt clip, bluetooth headset, and screen protector. Note the Amplified Charger is the only charging product that boosts the pager's antenna strength. The amp charger has a BNC connector and boosts both internal and external antennas¹. The standard desktop charger does not have an external BNC connector, does not boost antenna strength, and cannot program the pager (G2-5 series). Additional accessories for the G2-5 are discussed in the thread 3rd Party Accessories Recommendations/Reviews - Unication G2/G3/G4/G5.

Antennas

• G5 Antenna for 800 Mhz Thread

Bluetooth and Related

• Klein Blu RSM Works Well on G Series Thread

Chargers

Charger brand + model​	Purchase link​	Pics​	Price	Charges?	Charge Error?	Programs/Data Transfer?	Sticks out from pager's body?	Notes​
NetDot magnetic micro-USB	amazon	pics	$18.90	yes	no	yes	2mm	3 cables @ 6.6ft/ea + 2 tips per cable (USB Micro-B + USB-C).
Kuulaa magnetic micro-USB	amazon	pics	$15.99	yes	no	yes	2mm	2 cables @ 3.3ft/ea + 3 tips per cable (USB Micro-B, USB-C, Apple Lightning).
Cafele magnetic micro-USB	amazon	pics	$13.59	yes	no	no	5mm	2 cables @ 4ft/ea + 1 tip per cable (USB Micro-B).
Terasako magnetic micro-USB	amazon	pics	$15.99	yes	yes	no	5mm	4 cables (1ft + 3ft + 6ft + 6ft) + 3 tips per cable (USB Micro-B, USB-C, Apple Lightning).

Stand/Cradle

Brand/model​	Purchase link​	Pics​	Price​	Angled or Straight	Material​	Charges?​	Programs?​	Amplified Antenna	Notes​
bartsscannerparts	eBay	pics	$17.99/ea	Angled​	Plastic. 3D Printed.	Accommodates charge cable​	Accommodates program cable​	no​	4 rubber feet on bottom. Belt clip snaps into base.
bioluminous	eBay	see purch link	$29.99	Angled​	Plastic. 3D Printed.	Accommodates charge cable	Accommodates program cable	no​	Belt clip fits in base, but does not attach.
bartsscannerparts	eBay	see purch link	$23.99	Angled​	Plastic. 3D Printed.	Accommodates charge cable	Accommodates program cable	no​	Only for car's cup holder

Replacement Parts

Accessory Type​	Brand/model​	Purchase link​	Pics​	Price​	Notes​
Amplified Charger Terminal Connector Block	277-1163-ND	eBay	see purch link	$7.99	identical to OEM part
Amplified Charger DIN Connector	CP-1050-ND	eBay	see purch link	$7.95	identical to OEM part

3D Models to print your own accessories

Accessory Type​	Price​	Download link​
Desktop cradle/stand/holder	Free	thingiverse
Desktop or Car cradle/stand/holder (2 versions in the file)	Free	thingiverse
Car cradle/stand/holder w/ RAM mount	Free	thingiverse
Desktop cradle/stand/holder	Free	thingiverse

Bluetooth earbuds/speakers

Brand	Model No.	Purchase link	Pics	Price	Ear Placement	Bluetooth	Sound	Playtime per charge	Fast Charging	Waterproof rating	Included accessories	Notes
Kurdene	S8	Amazon	pics	$22.99	In Ear/earbud	Bluetooth 5.2	8mm drivers	8 Hours	Charge for 15 minutes, listen for 1 hour	IPX8	Charging cable + Charging case + 6 silicone eartips with S/M/L sizes	1.5hr to full charge
Bose	QC Earbuds	Bose.com	See purch link	$199	In Ear/earbud	Bluetooth 5.1	n/a	6 Hours	Charge for 15 minutes, listen for 2 hours	IPX4	2 Bose QuietComfort® Earbuds (fitted with size 2 eartips), Charging case, Small and Large eartips, USB-C (A to C) charging cable (12")	2hr (earbuds) or 2hr (case) to full charge

Belt Clips

Name	Model No.	Purchase link	Pics	Price	Material	Notes
Swivel Belt Clip	LG-G4-PW	link	pics	$15.30	Metal

Software

Unication provides its pagers' Firmware and programming software, also called Pager Programming Software or "PPS", free of charge. Each are updated at irregular intervals. Other free software which can import Unication's files is "Universal Scanner Audio Player," discussed in the thread Universal Scanner Audio Player Thread.

Firmware Updates

Version	Release Date	Changelog
V2.02 / PPS V0.4.00.39	April 4th 2024	Firmware Bug/Issue Fixes: Fixed Phase II multi select call pickup issue. Resolved issue with BT Headset incoming call notification. Fixed issue during the Multi-Scan reception process where there was a possibility that rotating the Channel Knob to another knob would result in not displaying the Rx TGID Alias. Fixed issue that extended Alert Duration if Buffer was enabled and there was a delay in the appearance of the Chirp Alert during first reception of TGID. Resolved the issue when setting a specific SUID code would trigger the stun function upon receiving a specific QC2 broadcast signal. Fixed a problem where specific Priority Calls wouldn't generate alert notifications. Fixed the issue where TGID Sub-address information was displayed incorrectly in the Home Screen interface. Fix issue that occurred after updating to V1.34, screen displayed “Announcement” instead of the Group Alias in Trunking reception mode. Modified the boot progress display screen status update time. Other under the hood fixes and optimizations for smoother operation. Firmware – New Features Added: Added the feature to display air signal strength in numeric mode. Improved the reception recording data storage mechanism to prevent data corruption issues. Added TGID Revert functionality. PPS Bug/Issue Fixes: Fixed SCA (Software Composition Analysis) and SAST (Static Application Security Testing) issue.
V1.34	23 Mar 2023	Bug Fixes AT THIS TIME V1.34 UPDATE NOT RECOMMENDED. Fixed issue where encrypted icons do not display when encryption messages are received over P25 Conventional. Fixed issue in P25 Conventional “delay N” state, when receiving Quick Call II over P25 Conventional the pager displayed incorrect screen. Fixed issue in P25 Conventional monitor + revert mode, where the pager would not receive calls after exiting revert mode. Fixed issue when a P25 encrypted message is received on pager without that encryption key, the pager would periodically display miss key. Fixed issue where the device stopped receiving dispatch messages (open squelch but no sound/voice) after the pager software version was updated to V1.33. Multiple under the hood fixes and optimizations for smoother operation. Features Added “P25 Digital Tone Detect” function (helps identify and resolve issues with tones sent over P25).
V1.33	23 Sep 2022	Bug Fixes Fixed several issues that were reported on P25 2 tone paging Fixed multiple issues regarding 2 tone analog paging Fixed issue that occurs when the system is keyed up immediately after tones are sent (removing the hang time) causing the pager to not open for the voice message Fixed issue that occurs when instant transmit is in use on the system Optimized multi-select on P25 Trunking Fixed issue that causes the unit to fail to decode CTCSS during multi-channel scan Fixed issue that caused garbled voice (Harris P25 phase II system) Fixed issue that occurs when paging agency that has the same TGID but different subgroup tones (Speaker opens) Fixed issue with DES-OFB encryption decoding on P25 conventional causing the unit to miss the first few words of the transmission Multiple under the hood fixes and optimizations for smoother operation Features Improved boot time Removed amplified charger audio delay when voice buffering is disabled in the PPS Added support for DES decryption on P25 trunking phase II
V1.40-T02J	1/20/2020 and 5/8/2020 (re-opened closed beta)	Added ability to scan multiple trunked systems within a single knob position. Currently in closed-group Beta testing since 2020. Release notes Allow the pager to have the “Hold/Unhold” function of the talk group ID in the Trunking Multi-TG Scan receiving mode. In the voice call receiving mode, users can change the talk group ID receiving setting of the current knob by operating the pager’s hard-key. Users can keep listening to the voice message of the current TGID broadcasting until the users Un-Hold the TGID or turn the knob to another knob. Allow the pager to have the “temporary remove” function of the talk group ID in the Trunking Multi-TG Scan receiving mode. In the voice call receiving mode, users can change the talk group ID receiving setting of the current knob by operating the pager’s hard-key. Users can temporarily remove the TGID that us listening to from the original TGID list until the users Un-Hold the TGID or turn the knob to another knob. Added the Trunking Free Scan mode to the pager’s receiving mode. When the knob is set to Trunking Free Scan mode, the pager supports the “All band scan” and “Trunking Multi-System Scan” mode. Added the new function that the users can set and display the alias of the dispatch ID or the alias of other sending devices. Added the Trunking Free Scan mode to the pager’s receiving mode. When the knob is set to Trunking Free Scan mode, the pager supports the “Talk Group ID Scan Delay Time” function. Added the Trunking Free Scan mode to the pager’s receiving mode. When the knob is set to Trunking Free Scan mode and the pager is under Trunking Multi-System scan mode, the pager supports the “Site Stay Delay Time” function Added the Trunking Free Scan mode to the pager’s receiving mode. When the knob is set to Trunking Free Scan mode, the users can change the original function of the “RESET” key on the side of the pager to the “TG-Hold” key function and change the original function of the “Playback” key on the top of the pager to the “TG-Block/Remove” key function.
V1.32	Unreleased	Fixes rebooting/boot-looping issue when a large P25 system is programmed with both 700/800 and VHF control channels, for example TACN and MOSWIN systems.
V1.31	12/22/2020	• Fixed problems with conventional VHF QCII alerting • Fixed issue causing P25C QCII Stacked Paging Decode Failure • Fixed issue where TGID hold timer would only count down when the pager screen is active • Fixed issue that caused pager to crash when changing knob positions in some zones • Fixed issue where pager would not connect to PPS while screen off & would not charge until the screen turned on • Fixed issue where pager would randomly reset when programmed with a large programming file • Fixed issue in PPS that caused software to shut down when attempting to write a profile to pager • Fixed issue when a P25 TG is received, and voice transmission is over, the squelch that opened speaker kept speaker on with a hissing sound • Fixed issue causing pager to lock up while navigating the settings menu • Fixed lost audio issues, where received message audio would not play through speaker and recorded messages would not play back • Fixed issue of pager receiving messages while powered off and charging (Green LED flashes and screen lights up showing "charging full") • Fixed issue where pager decoded while powered off in the Amp Charger • Fixed issue where during off duty state the voice record would continue for 10 minutes • Fixed issue when 2-tone is sent from P25 Conventional channel on console, after tones end during hang time a different TGID and ID is seen on the screen and the pager reset • Various other under the hood fixes and improvements to optimize performance
V1.30	8/14/2020	• Added Radio Aliases/Unit IDs feature. • Added Talkgroup Hold/Remove feature. • Bluetooth improvements.
V1.20	3/1/2019	• Added mute of encrypted channels. • Added various Bluetooth fixes.
V1.10-T06	7/10/2018
V1.10	7/5/2018
V1.00	7/2/2018
V1.00-T08	7/1/2018	Added Phase II support.
V0.93-0.17K-R02	1/1/2018
V0.93.017-R00	9/11/2017	• With R11P SW- Non-alerting TGIDs will no longer vibrate when the Selector Knob setting is set to Vibrate Mode. • With R11P SW-When pager is in deep discharge it will not charge unless the battery is removed and re-inserted. This has been fixed. • With R11P SW-When pager is off and transitions to ultra low power mode the 3 LEDS go on and eventually go off when the pager is fully charged. This has been fixed.
R11P	11/19/2016	• Corrects the common tone A issue on the analog side • Corrects the issue of when the dispatch console has an SUID=0 on the P25 side • Includes a few under the hood fixes
R11N2	11/4/2016

1.4 Beta Firmware

On 1/20/2020 Unication provided firmware V1.40-T02J with a trunking free scan feature to a small group of beta testers. Due to broad popularity, Unication invited additional users to join the closed-beta group on 5/8/2020. The firmware updater will only update a pager with MSN (serial number) previously accepted into the closed-beta group. As of early 2022, a version has floated around online that allows the full firmware to be installed on any G2-G5 Series pager without being part of beta-testing group.

Primarily, the "Trunking Free Scan" feature adds ability to scan multiple trunked systems within a single knob position. No firmware exists to allow scanning across both conventional and trunked systems within a single knob position.

The v1.40 firmware is expected to be used in a yet-unreleased new Scanner product. Based on public comments from Unication representatives, it is likely the "Trunking Free Scan" feature will not be included in any past or future firmware for G2-G5 Series pagers.

To apply for the v1.4 beta testing group, visit the Trunking Free Scan Beta Test Application Page, and complete the "Trunking Free Scan Beta Test Registration." As of Aug 2020, RR users have stated there has been no reply from Unication about their applications and the closed-beta group appears to have stagnated over the past 18+ months. As of Jun 2022, the beta signup page displayed a notice

Due to popular demand, this Beta Test has already been fully booked and we will not be able to accomodate any more registration requests. Thank you for your support!

Unication has offered a few words of caution before upgrading to V1.40 Free Scan Beta version.

• Once a G-Series pager is upgraded to V1.40 Free Scan Beta version, it CAN NOT be downgraded to V1.30, V1.20, or older firmware versions. However many users on the forums have ignored this warning and downgraded to V1.31 without issue.
• V1.40 Free Scan Beta version includes all the improvements and updates that were later released in the official V1.30 firmware.
• Trunking Free Scan feature only exists in the V1.40 Free Scan Beta version. The regular firmware V1.30, V1.31, V1.32, 1.40, and even 1.50 will not include the free scan feature.
• Unication will constantly update the V1.40 Free Scan Beta version if there occur any issues in the future.
• If the users do not want to have the free scan feature in their pager anymore, they have to wait until V1.50 to update their voice pager.

PPS Updates

Version	Release Date	Changelog
V0.4.00.39	April 4th 2024	Fixed SCA (Software Composition Analysis) and SAST (Static Application Security Testing) issue.
V0.3.16.29F	23 Mar 2023	n/a
V3.16.29E	23 Sep 2022	Improved boot time. Removed amplified charger audio delay when voice buffering is disabled in the PPS. Added support for DES decryption on P25 trunking phase II.
V3.17.10	Unreleased	Only for V1.4 firmware beta testers. Shared 11/12/2020 to beta testers by Unication in Taiwan.
V3.17.09	Unreleased	Only for V1.4 firmware beta testers. Emailed 11/4/2020 to beta testers by Unication in Taiwan.
V3.16.24	5/24/2021	Fixed issue for some users logging into RadioReference
V3.16.22	2/28/2021	Fixed issue logging into RadioReference to import frequencies
V3.16.20	Unknown	• Added “Factory Setting” function that allows user to reset pager to original factory settings • Added new Radio Reference import process (for Radio Reference premium members)
V3.12.06	7/14/2018	• Can now 64 zones, up from prior limit of 32 zones. • Upgrades for adding DMR in future firmware release.
V3.11.09	7/1/2018	Added Phase II support
V3.10.07	1/1/2018	No notable changes.
V3.9.02	9/11/2017	• Added new paging functionality for QCII over P25 Selecitve Call and Monitor Modes • Voice Memo can be disabled in programming software. • Out of Range audible alert can be disabled (still displayed on display) in programming software. • Unread Message Alert has been added for Voice Messages that have been stored and not read. • Ability to convert G4 files to a G5 file. • Call Alert is enabled • Monitor Mode was removed in favor of using a Wildcard TGID of FFFF (HEX). • Many "under the hood" changes to provide better overall performance.
V3.5.07	11/24/2016
V3.05.01	11/1/2016

External Links

• Unication USA G-Series Homepage
• PPS Software & Pager Firmware Updates
• Unication G-Series Codeplug Sharing System
• G2-G6 Firmware Downloads

Learning Sessions

• Programming Webinar
• G4/G5 Programming Overview
• Unication YouTube videos
• Unication G5 Pager Review
• New Unication G2 / G3 Pagers

Documentation

• Unication White Paper: Implementing Paging on a P25 System
• DMR Upgrade page
• User Guide for Importing Data from RadioReference API

Contacts

• Unication Tech Support
• Locate an Authorized Dealer

Online Communities

RadioReference: Unication Forum

Facebook Groups

• Unication G4/G5 Owners
• Unication G Series Voice Pager Units
• Unication Buy Sell and Discussion
• Unication USA

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