Motorola MCS2000 - Programming Troubles

[taurus091]

Hi All,

First of, please allow me to thank those who actually read my post. This is my first post and from what I can see, there are not that many Aussies on this forum so we all should stick together

I have a problem. I have purchased a second hand UHF MCS2000 (Motorola) and I am trying to reprogram using the Motorola MCS2000 CPS software as well as the old DOS version 3.00.00 but to no avail. I have a remote head and I also have non genuine RIB (Kawa Mall) that I am using to plug into the RJ45 Jack on the remote head.

When I am able to plug in the programming lead into the RJ45 Jack on the remote head and run the MSC2000 CPS, I get the letters "CSQ" displayed on screen. The radio then goes dull (similar to being unpowered) and then it beeps 3 times with every time having a slight (less than millisecond) "static" noise on coming from the speaker.

The MSC2000 CPS software then also says "communication with the radio failed". I have selected every port in the computer I am using and still replicates the same error message.

When I try the DOS based version 3.00.00 under windows, the radio goes blank but when I attempt to read the radio data from MCS2000, I get either, "bad checksum" error or " Nak Error". So I decided to try booting the software (DOS Version 3.00.00) from DOS 6.22 and when I read the data, I get a "Failed Busy Line" error or " Wrong Codeplug Loaded" error.

Now I am unsure if these messages are all because I am using a non genuine RIB Box and Serial/RJ45 cable (Kawa Mall = supplier) or if my Integrated Circuit has been fried. I really do need help as this is fantastic radio but as I live in SA, I don't have a use for NSW freq's as I can't hear them.

I have a brother that I will see in a cpl of weeks that has a genuine Motorola RIB as we works in the Telco industry so I will see how well I go. As for my attempts, I am at a loss of what to do. I have checked at batlabs.com and they don't offer any suggestions other than the build a cable myself.

If anyone is out there in Cyberspace that can help me, please... I really do need it and I don't mean the men in white suits to take me away either lol

Yours Faithfully,

Taurus091

 

[radioaustralia]

First of, please allow me to thank those who actually read my post. This is my first post and from what I can see, there are not that many Aussies on this forum so we all should stick together

Hi Taurus091,

Welcome to RadioReference.com - always good to see a fellow Australian join in the fun.

In response to your issue, I am no expert by any means with Motorola programming (only ever done Alinco, Icom & Yaesu). I am suggesting that you report your post to a moderator and ask that it be moved to the Motorola Forum, your thread will receive more exposure than it will in this forum and will probably receive a greater amount of assistance.

Cheers, Mick

 

[mcsuser]

hey there did you get your radio programed if so drop me a line I have a couple that i would like to program, I am in the Adelaide hills........

 

[melbourneradio]

are these the "250 chan " ones the software is as rare as rocking horse poop

 

[radioman2001]

My best guess is your software is too old, and if you are using the DOS version you machine is too fast. Also you cannot use a DOS box in Windows with that version of software, windows cannot control the serial port properly, and BTW that's a good way to screw up a good radio. The newer computers are too fast for the software.

 

[gbunch2012]

I am using windows XP on a older model lap top.

 

[cmdrwill]

You have to use the programming cable that plugs into the radio chassis. The cable you have will not drive the length of the control cable, a known problem in the Motorola RIB design.

 

[gbunch2012]

cmdr will are you talking to me from Nevada with the program problems?

 

[cmdrwill]

cmdr will are you talking to me from Nevada with the program problems?

YES, Sir.

 

[gbunch2012]

So as you say I need the chassis type cable to do the programing? I have not seen one all I am finding is the mic plug type.

 

[cmdrwill]

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