Can't get the Motorola CPS to work with any operating system

[Sidewalkchalk]

I'm lost. I can't seem to get the motorola cps software to work on any computer with xp 32bit or windows 7 ultimate. My radio can't be detected by usb at all, so i cant read/write...please to god help me.

 

[KevinC]

I'm lost. I can't seem to get the motorola cps software to work on any computer with xp 32bit or windows 7 ultimate. My radio can't be detected by usb at all, so i cant read/write...please to god help me.

You might want to add a little more information, like which CPS (and version), what radio and what steps you've done so far.

 

[jim202]

You might not have the correct port selected for your interface cable. I have to use both USB and serial for the different radios I program. Generally it is defaulted to the wrong connection and i have to go in and change it.

Another point that will sometimes get you is always do a fresh reboot of the computer before starting the Motorola software. The new CPS programs get very testy if they don't have full control of the computer.

Start the program, then after it settles down, make sure your radio is turned on. Connect the programming cable to the computer first and then to the radio. You should hear the funky bonk that the computer makes to indicate the connection has been made when using a USB cable.

The last question that comes to mind, is unless you installed it directly from the CD, you might not have all the drivers required.

 

[SCPD]

My two cents

My advice is to go get a used $100 little laptop, put Windows XP with service pack 2 or newer on it, and used it exclusively as a programming computer.

XP with SP2 is the middle ground I recommend to run old and new.
I can program HT600's, P200's, the radius mobiles and portables, all the Waris stuff, and the MotoTrbo.

 

[N4KVE]

My advice is to go get a used $100 little laptop, put Windows XP with service pack 2 or newer on it, and used it exclusively as a programming computer.

XP with SP2 is the middle ground I recommend to run old and new.
I can program HT600's, P200's, the radius mobiles and portables, all the Waris stuff, and the MotoTrbo.

This is what I did, & this laptop NEVER sees the internet, so no chance of a virus. Both serial ports, & USB.

 

[gjhamilton]

What kind of radio is it?