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Need programming help VX-4204

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FireJeff1997

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I have a Vertex Standard VX-4204-0-50, I am using the CE59 version 3.08 on Windows 8.1. when I try to read or write to the radio the radio gives the usual musical sound when it goes into programming mode but then just beeps over and over until the program says the communication has timed out. I am not sure what to do at this point so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 

radiotweester

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Are you using the serial or USB, or an adapter? You have selected the right port under File -> Configure
If it's USB or an adapter I would guess it might be a driver issue (I only use serial)
 

FireJeff1997

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I am using the USB cable. I use the same type of cable for all of my Kenwood radios with out any issues. Not sure this is my first Vertex Standard radio but so far not going well.
 

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I'm not a Kenwood user, but I think the programming pins are different. The RJ45 for the VX-4200 is pin 1 data and pin 4 ground.
 

FireJeff1997

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I believe you are correct. I do have a different cable for the Vertex Standard then I use for the Kenwood Radios. They look similar but the wires are in different locations on the RJ45 plug end
 
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