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Motorola XTL5000 Read/Write Issue

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I have an XTL 5000 with a VRS-750 that I cannot get to read or write. I keep getting “Radio Failed to Acknowledge”. I have tried 3 computers, 2 separate software revisions, tried to force the saved codeplug into it, used my cable on another radio, and It works so I know it isn’t the cable or the computer so it has to be the radio. I’ve tried unplugging the VRS and it causes the radio to stick open on TX as soon as it powers up and doesn’t read or write. I’m using the rear accessory connector with a OEM programming cable that ends with a DB9. I’m pretty lost on this one. Service manuals haven’t helped. I cloned this radio to another spare and have the same exact issues with it as well.
 
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What control head is on the XTL? By chance is there an "Emergency" button programed on radio and it has been activated?
 
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toolman60 said:
What control head is on the XTL? By chance is there an "Emergency" button programed on radio and it has been activated?
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O5 remote head. No emergency button programmed and I haven't gotten any indication of an emergency activation. I used to be able to program it by disconnecting the VRS but when I do it now, I get a short beep like a key press about 10 seconds after disconnecting and it constantly transmits. When powering the radio off, disconnecting the VRS, and powering back on, I get the Error 12/10 code and the radio constantly transmits. When I change the channel I get the long steady low tone as if I'm holding the PTT and the call can't go through.
 
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Error 12/10 is common when VRS is disconnected from radio so that seems to be working correctly. If all was working fine together before changing code plug I look at the codeplug.

I have 4 VRS-750's and never had this problem. Sorry could not help you more.

" I used to be able to program it by disconnecting the VRS but when I do it now, I get a short beep like a key press about 10 seconds after disconnecting and it constantly transmits."

WoW you unplugging the VRS while radio is powered on? I do not know for sure but unplugging and plugging in may lead to trouble while powered on.
 
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