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i have a motorola original programmer with cables connected to 2 diff pcs get the same error sometimes it reads sometimes it programs but its not consistent i keep getting the error (UNABLE TO GET CODEPLUG FROM THE DEVICE IN ORDER TO VERUFY WETHER WE CAN WRITE TO THIS DEVICE OR NOT) this is the message i get the most wen writing TO the unit and when reading the device i get ecec0006: read from device failed or i get the couldn't open port message when reading reading a pro7350 and a pro7150elite same error on both units and 2 diff computers.
any ideas on how to fix this?

Thanks in advance

What radio are you trying to program? You said you had an original "programmer"; I'll take this as a RIB. Is the rib connected to a real comm port, or are you using a USB converter?

I've gotten similar errors before using my laptop through the serial card, but never through the desktop with a dedicated serial port.

Have you tried reinstalling the CPS?

Just some things to check.

Those error messages mean your RIB isn't working correctly. Check your connections and make sure you're using a REAL serial port. Also tell us what version of CPS you're using and for what radios.

Cold solder joints in rib?? Sometimes its worth opening and just looking..

Maby check the battery in your rib. If its weak, you can get that message..

Using CPS 6.02.05 tried everything and still getting error no prob with DOS based software (reads GP300's like a dream) trying to program a pro 7350 also tried it with a pro7150elite and still the same...
Next i'll open the RIB and look for cold solder tried 2 diff boxes with same problem.
Using a power transformer not a 9 volt batt.

Un-install then re-install the CPS. Sometimes this will eliminate quirks (like automatically exiting CPS after entering 38 personalities)

that version of cps is ancient but if it's the only version ever used then it should be ok. has anyone else ever written to those radios with newer cps?