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ribbox error 1687
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JRayfield
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As someone pointed out, if it's a CP200, then you have the wrong software.
If it's a CP200d, then your CPS probably won't read the radio, since version 8.6 is VERY old. You'll probably need at least version 10.5, and maybe 10.7 (10.8 was just released, so it's actually the newest).
Also, you state that you have the "rs232 from the computer to the accessory jack on the cp200". Do you have a ribless programming cable?
John Rayfield, Jr. CETma
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If it's a CP200d, then your CPS probably won't read the radio, since version 8.6 is VERY old. You'll probably need at least version 10.5, and maybe 10.7 (10.8 was just released, so it's actually the newest).
Also, you state that you have the "rs232 from the computer to the accessory jack on the cp200". Do you have a ribless programming cable?
John Rayfield, Jr. CETma
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Can you even program a CP200d with a serial cable?
No, they use their own type of USB cable that doesn't plug into the accessory jack at all.
You also need to tell us exactly what the error message said. Just giving us the error number is, well, almost useless because none of us can be expected to know what every error number means for every different CPS or RSS. If you really want some guidance that might actually solve your problem, you have to describe the situation well enough for us to fully understand the problem.
It is also very helpful if you fill your profile in enough that your location shows when you post a message. If you are not in the US or Canada, the answer to your issue may be very, very different.
cabletech
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CP200 radios SW is ver 5.18, current SW for the CP200D is 10.8.
The CP200 can be programed with either a serial OR USB cable OR thru the serial rib box.
A CP200d can also be programed thru the rib box OR a dedicated USB cable but not with a stand alone serial cable.
The CP200 can be programed with either a serial OR USB cable OR thru the serial rib box.
A CP200d can also be programed thru the rib box OR a dedicated USB cable but not with a stand alone serial cable.
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