Problem programming HT1250 05.08.03

[kc2pap]

Hello Batlabers-

I recently acquired a used HT1250 radio, and my CPS, version 06.11.10, will not read the radio or write to it. It is giving the "Can't Open Port" error message, yet when I plug my other radios in, it opens port fine. The 1250 Software version says it's 05.08.03. Anyone encounter this problem or able to help?

-Joe

[Al]

Try cleaning the accessory connector contacts with a nonabrasive cleaner/contact enhancer. If you still have a problem with the same error message, replace the flex interconnect between the accessory connector and the PCB or swap the complete front housing(including flex) with one known to be good.

[HLA]

use a simple pencil eraser on the contacts. Have you actually programmed this radio before?

[kc2pap]

Cleaned contacts, still no luck. I haven't programmed this before, so I'm thinking possibly it was last programmed using 06.12.02 and I can't read it with 6.11? -Joe

[wavetar]

Cleaned contacts, still no luck. I haven't programmed this before, so I'm thinking possibly it was last programmed using 06.12.02 and I can't read it with 6.11? -Joe

No, that error indicates it can't talk to the radio at all. Have you tried swapping a complete front cover from a known good radio?

[HLA]

no you'd get a different error message if your cps was too old. Try what was stated earlier, swap out the front cover and make shure the flex is seated correctly