F521 Programming problem - programming stops before finish.

[W7EKB]

Hmmm...I just tried to program one of our Search and Rescue group's F-521s. I am using the correct sofftware and cable which has always worked until now.

Programming begins normally, but when it reaches CLONE 0DF on the front panel of the radio, programming stops and won't resume.

If I eventually shud-down the computer in order to get out of the program, when I check the radio, it gives me a CLONE NG error message.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue and if so, what were you able to do about it?

Ken W7EKB

 

[W7EKB]

I am having this issue again. Anyone?

Ken W7EKB

 

[jeepsandradios]

Plenty of times. I would try to read the data out then back in for starters. I had issues with USB cables in the past especially when windows decides to update drivers. I use serial cable for all our SAR radios to avoid that. If your using USB check your port speed. I found slower normally works better.

 

[W7EKB]

Plenty of times. I would try to read the data out then back in for starters. I had issues with USB cables in the past especially when windows decides to update drivers. I use serial cable for all our SAR radios to avoid that. If your using USB check your port speed. I found slower normally works better.

Yes. I am having repeated troubles with USB cables.

Oh. And I, like you, am also working with SAR radios.

I bought two "hot rod" FTDI USB cables for doing this, and both eventually quit with the same errors. I ended up using a really cheap, simple USB cable with one of those problematic "Prolific" interfaces in it. I had to roll-back the driver from what Windoze wanted in order to get it to work, though.

I'll check port speed. Thanks for the info. It is nice to know that I am not the only one having this sort of problem. Still, it is a big PITA.

Ken W7EKB