HT1250LS+ programming problems

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HT1250LS+ programming problems

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Hey all....

Bought an HT1250LS+ and a RIBless cable...

Everytime i try to read my radio, I get the " Couldn't open port, check if device/RIB/ powered on + check Device/RIB/RIB to computer conntections" error.

Can anyone provide some guidance on troubleshooting this; I am new to the PRO series CPS.

I am Running CPS 6.04.00 on vista, but doing so in compatability mode for XP SP2. T

(I have a sneaking suspicion that the cable actually NEEDS a rib, and will probably go get the proper adaptor in the AM, but any help is appriciated)
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I think your problem is running the CPS (which is a waayy-old version BTW) on Vista. Even in "XP compatibility mode", I don't think the OS will allow the CPS to address the COM ports correctly.

You need to start with the basics. Find a PC with XP and a Serial port. I have used a ribless cable many times before on an HT1250LS but it was a serial-ribless (DB9) not USB.
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Will do....

I have used Compatability mode to run a number of other CPS programs (ie MTS2K) without a problem though, so this was a last thought... Thanks for the advice!
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what's the firmware version on the tag on the back of the radio? it's still possible that your cps won't read it even if cps and cable setup was correct?
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Not sure on the FW; Next time I am home (traveling for work right now) and have it, I'll post it.
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real Motorola cable or Ebay special?
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MTS2000des wrote:real Motorola cable or Ebay special?
fleabay, but from a buyer i have used previously, and trust not to sell me total sh!t.
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try a real Motorola cable. The Ebay cables are a crap shoot, why risk bricking a radio with some POS cable? The OEM cables aren't too much more. Most of the problems people experience come from unreliable programming cables.
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Re: HT1250LS+ programming problems

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Cable have a DB9 or DB25 connector on it? DB9 probably RIBless, DB25 probably needs a RIB
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@MT2Kdes: it's generic, but I havent EVER had a problem with that party's products and the cable is BRAND new.

@Escomm: It's a DB9 and the seller advises it is RIBless.

I am thinking that the CPS is too old or there is a problem with my trying to run this in compatibility mode like Victor Xray spoke of.
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Firmware in the radio = R5.9.13
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Got it all working nicely. Thanks for the advice guys/girls!
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I'm having the same problem, what did you do to fix it?
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Got a computer with win XP. That was the issue.
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