Hi All,
I am getting a “serial bus I/O error” when trying to read the code plug from an Astro Saber R radio using RSS Ver. R07.01.00. I am using a 486DX running at either 33MHz or 16 MHz and have tried turning internal and external extended memory OFF.
I also have MTSX Ver R06.00.00 installed and am able to read the code plug from the radio, but (like I should) get the error “code plug to new for this version of RSS” or something like that. So I know the rib and cable are OK.
The MTSX has a nice utility to check the com port and it checks well but the older Saber RSS does not. Any ideas on what is wrong or what to do next? Please help!!!
Regards, Joe
serial bus I/O error old RSS.
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serial bus I/O error old RSS.
Last edited by jets1961 on Fri May 18, 2007 1:51 pm, edited 3 times in total.
I havent played with anything saber since I left the UK.
Even then is was the MX1000,2000 and 3000.
Maybe I thought he was using the dos disk that used to ship with CPS.
I have no idea what the last version of that was as I use CPS for the XTS3000 (same software as Astro Saber) and just used to toss the dos disk in the bin.
Even then is was the MX1000,2000 and 3000.
Maybe I thought he was using the dos disk that used to ship with CPS.
I have no idea what the last version of that was as I use CPS for the XTS3000 (same software as Astro Saber) and just used to toss the dos disk in the bin.
Using dos 6.1
[quote="Bruce1807"]I will assume you are running pure dos 6.x or similar[/quote
Yes I am using DOS 6.21, and yes I checked the COM port. Like it said in my post I was able to communicate with the radio using MTSX so I think the cable is ok also.
Joe
Yes I am using DOS 6.21, and yes I checked the COM port. Like it said in my post I was able to communicate with the radio using MTSX so I think the cable is ok also.
Joe
Last edited by jets1961 on Fri May 18, 2007 1:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
kd5ual wrote:andreas & bruce1807 failed the test!!!
OK great so I need some spical RSS. Is there a version number? I thing the matrix says I have the right RSS, I will recheck at the main site. KD5ual do you know the M part number for the RSS I need?
Joe
an astro saber r radio needs astro portable rss
not analog saber rss
also the rib to radio cables are different
73 kd5ual
joe
the analog saber rss = rvn4002k ver # R07.01.00 09/01/93(last ver as of 02/06/04)
is this what you used
the opening screen reads radio service software for saber series radio
this rss will not work with an astro saber
the astro saber portable rss = rvn4100aa ver R09.05.00 (last ver for dos) also for the xts3000
the opening screen of the astro portable rss reads
radio service software for Astro portable radios
the astro portable cps = rvn4182 Windows for astro saber/xts3000
the astro portable/mobile cps =rvn4184 Windows for astro saber/xts3000 & astro spectra mobile
the point of my "failed the test" comment
in this fast paced world we read the words but are we paying attention to
the details of what was written
while an astro portable rss ver R07.01.00 may and probably does exist
the resemblance to the analog saber rss ver raised a red flag in my mind
73 kd5ual
the analog saber rss = rvn4002k ver # R07.01.00 09/01/93(last ver as of 02/06/04)
is this what you used
the opening screen reads radio service software for saber series radio
this rss will not work with an astro saber
the astro saber portable rss = rvn4100aa ver R09.05.00 (last ver for dos) also for the xts3000
the opening screen of the astro portable rss reads
radio service software for Astro portable radios
the astro portable cps = rvn4182 Windows for astro saber/xts3000
the astro portable/mobile cps =rvn4184 Windows for astro saber/xts3000 & astro spectra mobile
the point of my "failed the test" comment
in this fast paced world we read the words but are we paying attention to
the details of what was written
while an astro portable rss ver R07.01.00 may and probably does exist
the resemblance to the analog saber rss ver raised a red flag in my mind
73 kd5ual
wrong rss
kd5ual wrote:joe
the analog saber rss = rvn4002k ver # R07.01.00 09/01/93(last ver as of 02/06/04)
is this what you used
Yes this is what I was trying to use.
the opening screen reads radio service software for saber series radio
this rss will not work with an astro saber
the astro saber portable rss = rvn4100aa ver R09.05.00 (last ver for dos) also for the xts3000
the opening screen of the astro portable rss reads
radio service software for Astro portable radios
the astro portable cps = rvn4182 Windows for astro saber/xts3000
the astro portable/mobile cps =rvn4184 Windows for astro saber/xts3000 & astro spectra mobile
the point of my "failed the test" comment
in this fast paced world we read the words but are we paying attention to
the details of what was written
while an astro portable rss ver R07.01.00 may and probably does exist
the resemblance to the analog saber rss ver raised a red flag in my mind
No you are right it's the wrong RSS. Thanks for the info on the correct RSS.
Joe
73 kd5ual