CHIRP

I've tried reading data from my HT1250. The codeplug was encrypted. Motorola seems to think that codeplugs are a protected work to which they hold the copyright. Circumventing this encryption (if possible) without permission from Motorola would invite some unwanted attention from Motorola lawyers.

Some details on the DMCA's anti-circumvention provisions: http://chillingeffects.org/anticircumvention/faq.cgi

I don't think my radio configuration qualifies as a protected work of Motorola, but I've heard they do. Moreover, I'm not sure if it's possible to crack their encryption.

Related: Since discovering this encryption, I have chosen to purchase a few Kenwood commercial rigs over their Motorola counterparts.