Astro25 CPS (R20) and Win8.1

[sjxts3000]

Hi gang,

Looking to program a PM1500 unit. It has R20 firmware and I have Astro25 Mobile CPS R20 on Windows 8.1 64-bit. I also have an OEM Motorols USB XTL programming cable.

I'm guessing the issue may be that I'm using Win8.1..... or is it because I have 64-bit?

The "device" doesn't completely install when I attach to the radio. An entry in Device Manager for "Motorola XTL 5000 Series Radio" is there with a "question mark".

What I am doing wrong?

Appreciate the help. And sorry for the noob questions...I'm quite familar with portables (Astro, Astro25, APX), but this is first foray into mobiles.

Thanks!

[CFD351]

Windows XP or 7 32/64 bit. I programmed that unit myself with a OEM serial cable on Windows 7 64 Bit without issue. I am not a fan of windows 8.

[wavetar]

I don't believe Win 8 is supported in the Astro 25 CPS yet?

[Bigfella237]

Yep, guessing the problem will be with the Motorola USB driver versus Windows 8, do you have a serial programming cable and a decent quality USB-->Serial adapter you could try (assuming the PC doesn't have a 'real' serial port of course)?

Andrew

[sjxts3000]

I picked up a WinXP Pro laptop for real cheap and will be using XP to program the radio.

[mike m]

I program xts5000's no problem with win8.1 on a Dell venue 8 tablet but mine is a 32 bit system and I have heard of others with 64 bit OS problems.

I am using an original Mot serial cable and a usb-serial adapter. It sounds like the proper usb drivers did not load in your case.