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OK,
I have a xts3k that i know was last programmed in 2000.
The radio is however not readable with RSS 9.05 (ye olde cp2new4app), this just doesnt add up to me, as 9.05 was released in 2002.
So, the question is: Does anyone know the CPS->RSS compadability matrix?
Or: What was the current CPS/RSS mix in 2000?
Or: Have i just asked another realy stupid question?
That is what has me stumped.
As far as I know in late 2000 there was either no CPS at all, or a version to match RSS 8.05 at best.
So with RSS9.05 I cant see why it will not read a codeplug from a raido programmed in 2000 regardless of whether RSS or CPS (if there was one) was used.
I dont have the radio with me, but will post the firmware numbers later.
I am 100% positive it was last programmed in 2000, as I have owned it since then.
I just dont see why 9.05 doesnt work.
What I really need is an RSS compatible codeplug so I can put this drama to rest, owning a moto is a trying experience sometimes.
I am now assuming that RSS-CPS are only compatible for each release NOT retrospectively, ie :
RSS 9.03.00 can read CPS 1.03.00
RSS 9.05.00 can read CPS 2.00.00
RSS 9.05.00 can read CPS 3.00.00
BUT :
RSS 9.05.00 can not read CPS 1.03.00
Can anyone confirm or deny this ??
I know /\/\ lloves to push its customers around but this seems rediculous if it is true.
Hi,
I have kept a lab srec file of the radio in its origional state, and after reloading this (and therefore removing my nasty hacked plug) I am unable to read in 9.05.
I think you are right, I need a valid DOS RSS codeplug for the unit, hence my other thread.
I hope someone here can help out.
But I still dont see why I cant read the origional 2000 cp in 9.05 ,it drives me mental
Anyway many thanks for your help.
BTW for anyone who can help, my email is : spambin at optusnet.com.au (yep spambin)
Its amazing how many spammers filter out the word spam before using an email address
At this point ANY cp that works in dos rss would help (give me a better starting point to hack it from). My current hack was based on comparing a few saber cp's (in srec format) after stepping them through different rss versions , but I think I would be MUCH better off if I could start with an xts3k cp, make life much easier. And maybee, just maybee give me back all the lines on my display!
hahahahahahhaa
You are quite right.
I hope someone can help out.
I will stop hitting F8 for a while
Thanks again
Btw the cp I used was called larover (I am sure many of you have seen it), so long ago I cant really remember the model, but gave me enough of a start.
Eventually, like it or not, one MUST abandon RSS and go with CPS. As rOf pointed out, once the radio is touched by CPS 4.0, it will NO LONGER ever again speak with any RSS. Therefore, the first time you send your radio to the Repair Depot, you will need CPS from that point on. (Yeah, I know---you don't plan on needing the Repair Center Service. Just like none of my wife's patients ever planned on having a heart attack, either. "Gee, Doc, I used to be in tremendous shape when I was younger," they all mutter as they are wheeled into the CCU and their families are notified!).
Look what is happening. The newest ASTRO radios use CPS. The other ASTRO radios are now on CPS 4.0. The Quantar and the DIU3000 are both going to CPS in April of this year. GAI (former IAI MRTI 2000 Boys) has dumped its MRTI2000 RSS in favor of Windows.
DOS is an old, smelly, boat anchor stuff for Hams that only can afford a $5 eBay PC. The hand writing is on the wall!
Larry
P.S. I LOVE DOS---if you know how to use it, it's very simple and it doesn't crash, and it runs faster than Windows for executing simple functions (like finding and Playing WAVs). But, just like tubes, carbeurators, slide rules, etc. we need to finally let DOS RSS die a long overdue death---it's 2004!
, but I think I would be MUCH better off if I could start with an xts3k cp, make life much easier. And maybee, just maybee give me back all the lines on my display!
