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Motorola CDM-1550 Lockup Problem .

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Avenger44

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I was wondering if anyone can tell me or has had this Lockup Problem With the Motorola CDM-1550 Mobile Radios ! I have the CDM-1550 UHF Mobile . When I turn the Radio on it is Fine and After the Radio Stays on for a Time it will Lockup where You can't Turn the Radio Off and you can't Recive anything , and it will not Do anything . If Anyone has had that Problem or Know of a Fix , Pleas let me know . Thank You for Looking and Your Help .

Steve . Promisedland109@aol.com Or PM Me .
 

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The only thing i can suggest is to try reprogramming the codeplug back into it, failing that it looks like its off to the depot.
 

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grem467 said:
The only thing i can suggest is to try reprogramming the codeplug back into it, failing that it looks like its off to the depot.


Ok , I'll try that and See .... Thank God it's not my Primary Rig ...

Steve.
 

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Any updates or conclusions on this issue. I'm having a similar problem.
 

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Definitely not holding my breath. [emoji6]. Just trying all options before I buy a different radio.
 

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There was a software and firmware release prior to the final releases that cured similar issues. You should refresh your codeplug using the newest SW release and look into checking what FW version you are running if it is very old.
 

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I have been using the latest version of CPS. I checked the website last night just to make sure there wasn't something newer. While I was there I decided to download the latest FW for that radio. The radio currently has R04.00.01 in it.

I was unsuccessful in flashing the radio. I am not sure where my issue is at. I believe I have all the right hardware (i.e. Serial port, RIB, Flash Adapter, Programming Cable). So I decided to just read and then write the radio using this hardware method instead of ribless. Before writing it I did make a small change. Because I am not using ignition sense right now I just completely disabled that feature within the CPS. I programmed the radio and it has been on and running all night without issues. I will see how long it can hold out.
 

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So the radio seemed to stay on for a while longer than it had in the past with the new programming. I also noticed that when I powered off the radio by shutting down the power supply the radio immediately came back on after turning the power supply on. Last several times the radio was dead and would not turn back on until it was allowed to sit there for a while (minutes to hours).
 
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