XPR6580 IS

[jmazza7371]

Hi, I saw a couple of threads on this radio but all are now closed. I am playing with one and I know about the special battery and updated cable, PMKN4012B cable. Rev.B .

Even with the right cable, CPS ver 16 cannot seem to read this radio. The computer loads the radio as Motorola Radio # 23 but a second later it reports a driver error. As a result, the CPS does not see the radio at all. The same computer/cable rads a normal 6580 no problem.Stumped.

 

[Ant9270]

It’s my understanding that the 6580IS was a Canadian exclusive? Maybe because it’s a different region CPS, it’s not recognizing?

 

[jmazza7371]

Not sure about that. Normally. the CPS will report a region mismatch. It's not saying that because it can't see the radio.

 

[TampaTyron]

Take a small screwdriver, dental pick, or razor edge and LIGHTLY scratch the gold contacts on the side of the radio. There may be a slight oxide or oil buildup on the contacts. Also, disconnect computer from any wifi or ethernet connections in order to prevent network co flicks. TT

 

[Ant9270]

Under device manager, is the cable com port showing? Sometimes they can be extremely sporadic.

 

[N4KVE]

It’s my understanding that the 6580IS was a Canadian exclusive? Maybe because it’s a different region CPS, it’s not recognizing?

Canada is part of the same region as the US for CPS. I’ve owned 3 of these blue radios, & had no programming them any differently as any other XPR radio. And I was using the “A” cable.

 

[jmazza7371]

Problem solved by using another computer. Very strange but seen this issue before. I butchered a regular 6550 battery to make contact with the radio so I could power it up. Now the challenge is to find a non-IS battery that would fit and work with this radio. Tall, if not impossible task.

 

[N1GTL]

There is an EID for full Canadian frequency range. Obviously you got it working but in case someone runs into an issue the part number is HKLN4463A.

 

[jmazza7371]

Thank you for the info. Also, the model AAH55UCH9LB3AN is only 1W and was replaced by the AAH55UCH9LB3BN which is a full 2W. Believe it or not, Motorola swapped all the AN radios free of charge some 10 years ago, but some got away. The cost of the battery and the power limitation put a damper on it's value.

 

[N4KVE]

I was given a few of these blue radios, w/o batteries. But due to the correct battery costing well over $100, I sold them. The 1 watt limit also was a bummer. I was able to find a normal 6580, & it worked just fine. I also got the Canadian EID for full coverage.