Wierd Problem with MTS2000

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K0XM
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Wierd Problem with MTS2000

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Well here is a strange one, can anyone shed any light on this?

Scenario:
Laptop running win 98se
CPS R02.00.01
Factory rib
MTS20000 Model one
H01rdd9pw1bn
code plug 0009
firmware 05.41
H37
Last programmed Dos RSS

Here is what is happening. I can read the radio fine, and when I make changes to the cp, then write it, I get a "checking codeplug" message then nothing. Radio goes into programming mode, and does the standard beeps. But it does not program it. Info screen still shows DOS rss

I get NO error messages, no indication that it is NOT being loaded. I do not have another MTS2K that I can try this with, but the pc has programmed them before along with Visars, and GP300's

Any ideas or do you need more info??

HELP!!!

Chuck K0XM
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Post by akardam »

I had a similar problem with a county top-display MTS2k, except in my case it wouldn't even read. RSS read the radio fine.

Maybe a problem with the truly aincient MTS2k's? The one I had this problem on was manufactured back in '93.
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Post by wavetar »

Yep, this is just one of many posts indicating the pre-toolproof firmware versions aren't compatible with the CPS.

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Post by K0XM »

ok, so I have to hunt up a RSS newer than 6.0 right??
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Post by akardam »

I'm assuming that you've already tried reading it with your current version of RSS, and it's reported codeplug too new?
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Post by K0XM »

yep, and that version is R06.04.00
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Post by gatekeep »

... I think the latest RSS you could probably get is R06.08.00 ... think it comes with CPS R01.13 (?? I forget if this is the right version).
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Post by K0XM »

Ok here is how it goes so far. I have the latest RSS R06.08.00
When i try and program it, the software tell me to swutch to CPS R01.03 or later./....
This is getting weird....

HELP!!!
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Post by n7maq »

Try 06.07. IIRC the .08 for the MT, and MTX units.

Jim
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Post by K0XM »

Tnx Jim, will give that a try...all out of ideas.....great radios...sucky programming software...lol
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Post by n7maq »

K0XM wrote:.great radios...sucky programming software...lol
That is Motorola :-?


Jim
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Post by K0XM »

ok got it going with 06.07
Thanks Guys
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