Help with Motorola Spectra error

[GG434]

Hello,

I have a Motorola Spectra A5 radio with an A7 control head. When I connect my programming cable to the radio and power it on the display reads FAIL 003 and sounds a constant tone.

The list of Spectra error codes says: EEPROM data does not match control head configuration; Change control head configuration to match radio and reprogram

I do not have an A5 control head to exchange for the A7. Any suggestions how to work around the error so the radio can be reprogrammed for my local repeater?

Thank you,
GG434

 

[gary123]

I heard that you can bit bang the spectra to fix this problem..

 

[cmdrwill]

The fact that you are using an A7 head on an A5 radio, or visa versa, would NOT cause the error.

Most likely corrupted codeplug, data, in the radio.

 

[kb0nly]

Your going to have to bit bang the radio to change the control head type. Then read the radio and make a few changes to the modes and write it back and you should clear that error up.

 

[kb0nly]

The fact that you are using an A7 head on an A5 radio, or visa versa, would NOT cause the error.

Most likely corrupted codeplug, data, in the radio.

Uhh, yes it does, see it all the time putting together complete radios from piles of misc parts obtained. The programming in the radio has to match the control head being connected otherwise you get that error.

Simple to fix with LAB and bit bang it for the new control head though.

 

[cmdrwill]

I have to disagree with you. The OP has an A5 radio and A7 head. That will NOT cause the error If the radio IS an A5.......

The radio may be a setup for a different control head in the MLM.

 

[jim202]

I have to disagree with you. The OP has an A5 radio and A7 head. That will NOT cause the error If the radio IS an A5.......

The radio may be a setup for a different control head in the MLM.

Yup, that's what was said. You need to bit bang the radio to correct the different head. Once your done doing that, then see what is going on.

Take a trip through the site Batwing Laboratories and go into the radio section to find the Spectra mobile. There is a wealth of info there and even some good site to take a peek at.

The Spectra is a hard radio to kill. It is very flexible and can be made do many different things. There are a ton of parts and things around for these radios. You just need to make sure your radio is capable of the frequency range your looking to put it on. Then there are those that have moved them into other ranges.

 

[gary123]

This type of issue is common with "Franken" radios. It cant be overemphasised make sure that ALL parameters match. Often a Franken radio may operate fine but show its true state whan programmed. Ebay is full of such radios, Great buys but potential headaches when being reprogrammed.

 

[CCHLLM]

GG434,
I'm not far from you, and I have some Spectra parts, so PM me and I'll see what I can do to help you.

 

[GG434]

I thank all of you for your responses to my post.

CCHLLM I would like to message you but cannot find my way to the personal message function of this forum. Please e-mail me at sanyotvpc@hotmail.com

Thank you