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I was under the impression that the MTS CPS *just* upgraded. I am using 02.00.01. The radio (H01RDH9PW1BN) is R05.13, so it should be pre-toolproof, right?

What 'zactly do I need here?


Thanks!


-Shawn

High_order1 wrote:I was under the impression that the MTS CPS *just* upgraded. I am using 02.00.01. The radio (H01RDH9PW1BN) is R05.13, so it should be pre-toolproof, right?

What 'zactly do I need here?


Thanks!


-Shawn

Is this in relation to another thread? What do you want to do?

I just got a new radio. I've been waiting for the ribless cable to attempt to read the radio.

First attempt, loong beep, then I got codeplug too new.
Second attempt, short normal beep, then got codeplug too new, and "pass II unable to unpack block vector for external radio blk from CpDb to Db unpack failed."

My 1.6Ghz notebook doesn't have a serial port, and I am using a Targus USB breakout box. I am searching on that topic as we speak. Could that be the problem?

I am used to programming in RSS, HT1000's and STX 821's. I have researched this a bit prior to asking.

1 - How am I [moderated] this up? The latest revision of CPS has just came out. I am having troubles believing the radio's been read with it.

2 - How do I [moderated] it?

Anything helpful would be welcomed....

[Edit: High_order1, per the rules, profanity is not allowed. Please watch your language in the future. - akardam]

if you got an error message saying codeplug too new then your cps and com ports are working correctly, the only way around it is newer cps or try to write an older codeplug with the same model and flash to it. if you just got the radio it is definately possibel that it was blanked out right before you got it. the latest cps update i got was 2.01.00 so go to your account and just download the newest cps and you'll be in business.

It's also possible since it's a pre-toolproof radio, that the codeplug in it isn't necessarily an MTS2000. Do you have an older DOS computer with the DOS RSS on it perhaps? You should have at least received the RSS v6.08.00 on a floppy along with the CPS CD...at least I always have.

I'd try with the CPS on a computer with a real serial port. If that doesn't work, try the RSS in DOS to see if it's perhaps a hacked radio with an MTX8000 codeplug in it or something.

Todd

The guy I do radio stuff for has been sick, so trying to upgrade right now isn't a possibility. I will start looking for a computer with a real serial port, and I'll also dust off the ol' RSS laptop.

I'd try another codeplug, but I don't have lab, and even though the factory tag is intact, it doesn't list the flash, so I have no way (that I know of) to determine its' flash.


Thanks for all the pointers!

-Shawn

are you shure it's not an mt with mts tags on it?

Could be too old of a radio too. I had an MTS2000 (not a recased MT2000) that would not work with CPS. It would read sometimes, but when you tried to write to it, it would give an error. I can't remember which. I just continued to use RSS with it.

Good luck!

wavetar wrote:It's also possible since it's a pre-toolproof radio, that the codeplug in it isn't necessarily an MTS2000. Do you have an older DOS computer with the DOS RSS on it perhaps? You should have at least received the RSS v6.08.00 on a floppy along with the CPS CD...at least I always have.

I'd try with the CPS on a computer with a real serial port. If that doesn't work, try the RSS in DOS to see if it's perhaps a hacked radio with an MTX8000 codeplug in it or something.

Todd

I believe they stopped sending the DOS version a revision or two ago.......

hmmm

I think what I have in dos is 06.05.00 or thereabouts.

Nope, I don't know how to tell if its' a recased unit or not. I disassembled it, but I don't know enough about them to know one from the other. It's the full keypad version. The LCD readout and the tag matches. Bout all I know to do until I can go get the 286 and take a shot at it that way.

And, I emailed the guy I bought it from. I'm hoping he can tell me more.

OH - I tried to program my HT1000 with the CPS, and of course, it said Unsupported model, so I feel pretty confident that end of the system is not the problem...

Thanks again,

Shawn

The 'old' model MT/MTS Etc....had three power pins on the frame, the later versions have only two.

Either way, if it was programmed with a later version of RSS than you have, you will get the message.

I have no idea about CPS as I don't have or use it......yet.

It's a three pin.

6.00.00 flashes read successful then immediately says 'codeplug too new'.


I appreciate all the help! It sounds like the radio is ok, just needs a later revision of software than the person I do things for has.



-Shawn

So if I am in the market for an MTS, how can I determine if its an older model that will not support CPS? Is there a specific way to determine by the number or does it have to be read first?

The one I was looking at was last programmed by R06.05.

Rob

Thats rather difficult, to say. For instance if you buy one off Fleabay, the only way you'd know is if the seller specifies what version the radio was last programmed with.

So really, the only way to find out would be to, read the radio with RSS or CPS.

Sounds like the same problem I had last month, only to find that someone before me had flashed the radio and it is read with mt2100. I contacted Andre on this board, and low and behold the correct software....might want to try it...nothing to loose.

Is that the same as wookie? I *think* I have that somewhere...


Thanks!

I'm still looking for an older codeplug to try to force in, too....


-Shawn