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XTS3000 programming issue

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Hi all, I know this has been discussed quite a bit on here but I haven’t been able to find a solution thus far. I’m trying to program an old XTS3000 using the correct software, a computer running windows XP with a true serial port, and a cable from BlueMax. No matter what I try, I still get the message „communication with radio failed” when trying to read the radio. Has anyone had this issue? Any solutions? Thanks in advance,

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Double check the selected port in the software. Also the contacts on the radio could be dirty. A pencil eraser is an easy way to buff them clean.
 
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Edited, noticed the OP stated the BlueMax was a serial cable.

And are you sure the cable is for XTS3000? The cable is not the same as for the 5K.
 
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