MCX1000 programming problems

hamptonbeach · Post by **hamptonbeach** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:16 pm

I'm trying to read an MCX1000 I have using R01.01.00 of the RSS.

I built my own cable from the diagram on this site, checked and triple checked the pinout, a known working RIB, a known working PC.

When I read the radio I get this error:
Serial port failure. Power fault.

Whats odd is I get this error whether anything is connected to the PC or not. I tried a different PC, and got the same error.

I know there are many threads here on the MCX1000, but I haven't seen one that addressed that issue.
Any ideas ???

Victor Xray · Post by **Victor Xray** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:35 pm

What are the exact specs of the PC you are using? MCX RSS will croak on anything faster than a 286 or maybe 386-16SX.

hamptonbeach · Post by **hamptonbeach** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:12 pm

running moslo on both pc's

Victor Xray · Post by **Victor Xray** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 5:22 am

Moslo is your problem. Been there, done that with the MCX RSS; they don't play nice with each other. Had to use a 286 machine.

hamptonbeach · Post by **hamptonbeach** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:18 am

Tried r02 of the RSS and encountered the same problem.
Since it is happening on more than one PC, I tend to agree with you

Now if I can find an old pc w/o spending any money on it ....

hamptonbeach · Post by **hamptonbeach** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:32 pm

hrmmm ... using a 286-12 laptop, both RSS read the radio perfectly

so much for moslo ....

Victor Xray · Post by **Victor Xray** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:22 pm

Hate to say "I told you so", but guess what...

hamptonbeach · Post by **hamptonbeach** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:41 pm

Victor Xray wrote:Hate to say "I told you so", but guess what...

YOU TOLD ME SO! - LOL