Ht 1250 wont read/write

[redneck_1086]

I had already programmed this radio a day or two prior, but I need to change the MDC ID and now I cant read/write the radio.

When I attempt to write the radio I get the message, "Unable to get codeplug from the device in order to verify wether we can write to this device or not"

When I attempt to read the radio I get the message, "Couldnt open port. Check wether device/rib are powered on or not, and the device to rib, and the rib to pc connections are ok"

I can program the other radios (same model/firmware version ect) just not this one. I am using a ebay ribless cable, but dont see that being the problem since it works on the other radios. What could it be?

Radio is R05.13.04
Cps is R06.12.02

[Al]

If you have some DeOxit Gold or other nonabrasive contact cleaner, clean the contacts on the radio's accessory connector, reattach your programming cable, and try again. I wouldn't recommend using anything abrasive(even a pencil eraser) because the gold's so thin on the contacts that you'll remove it, allowing corrosion of the base metal.

[redneck_1086]

its a brand new out of the box, could that really be the cause?

[Al]

It could if there's a film over the gold on the contacts.