Tytera TYT MD-2017 radio programming issues Windows 10

[k9medic]

I last programmed my MD-2017 two laptops ago. I now need to add some DMR stuff so I fired up the new computer and plugged in the radio using the current CPS 2017 file.

When I tried to read to the radio it gives me an error of "please check whether the USB is occupied or not connected." Suspecting the cable (since as I understand it the driver comes from the radio interface) I bought a new factory cable and I have the same issue.

Trying to locate a driver to update the system has been unsuccessful.

Does anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Reconrider]

You didn't say if you tried it or not, so I'm going to suggest it.

Have you turned the radio on after you plugged the cable into the radio and computer?

 

[k9medic]

LOL Yep. Computer makes the sound of installing the USB cord

 

[k9medic]

So I hooked this radio up to my work computer and was able to get everything programmed. Surprisingly the CPS for the radio was allowed on my work computer.

Both computers are running windows 10. Where should I go now?

 

[WA0CBW]

Have you tried a different USB port on the computer?

 

[ai8o]

You may have FTDI issues.

Check to see if the programming cable is FTDI compliant.

If you use the WIN10 default drivers they are INTENTIONALLY incompatible with non FTDI cables.

Lots of programming cables are counterfeit and labeled FTDI when they are not compliant..

for more information:

Cables & Drivers - Prolific & FTDI

Cables & Drivers - Prolific & FTDI

www.miklor.com

 

[jonwienke]

Nope. TYT programming cables don't have a USB-serial converter like those for the Baofeng and similar radios. The cable connects USB directly to the radio.

 

[k9medic]

I gave up with my personal computer and just did the programming on my work computer.