GE MPA Error

lawman349 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-16-2009, 07:20 PM

Anyone got a clue what a "PERS ERROR" is?

My MPA 800 MHz System radio worked fine yesterday, but today it beeps non-stop and shows "PERS ERROR" on the screen. I have it programmed RX only on two systems and it wont work on either.

I am guessing it is some kind of hardware failure. Anyone know for sure?

Thanks!

NodrogCop · #2 (**permalink**) 05-16-2009, 07:25 PM

It stands for Personality Error. It's a software error somewhere in the programming. When I used MPA's, it would pop up from time to time for no reason (on VHF conventional). I would delete the personality(codeplug to Motorola fans) and blow it back in from the software and it would fix it.

My 2 cents -- others more knowledgeable may jump in...

Gordon

lawman349 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-16-2009, 08:56 PM

ah ha. dang it!

I actually thought this might my excuse to buy a new radio. Instead I get to try to reprogram this one.

Dang it!

ElroyJetson · #4 (**permalink**) 05-18-2009, 02:21 PM

Some M-PAs use a memory backup battery that is located on the command board. It has a nominal lifespan of 10 years, but usually they last a few years longer than that.

If your memory backup battery has never been replaced, odds are that it now needs it. They're not
expensive and not hard to install but you DO have to take the radio apart to do it.

Most likely the battery has died.

Elroy