Need help programing VX 160

CRV75158 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 08:32 AM

I have a vx160, usb programing cable, ce44 software and laptop that is running on windows XP. I have reduced the baud rate to 1200, reduced the trans/rec buffers to minimum and tried with and without the FIFO buffers on, but can not get he radio to upload. I have gotten the program to bounce between "Please wait" and "retry", but eventually goes to check to see if you connected to the com port. Is there a certain procedure or setting that I have missed? Any imput or help would be appreciated.

KC2OBW · #2 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 04:09 PM

I am having the same issue..I ran read the radio with out a problem but trying to write the radio is the issue..if you seem to get it work please let me know.

ambdrvr · #3 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 05:41 PM

Hello,

If I remember correctly the CE44 software is DOS based software and probably doesn't have very good support for the USB cable that you are using. I don't really have an answer for you as I have not used the USB cables, always the DB9 cable. Maybe you can try to rename your USB port to port 1 (that should be what the software is looking for) and try it that way. If I am correct and CE44 is DOS, maybe try using an older computer with Win98 on it.

That's just my 2 cents worth. Hope it helps.

Ambdrvr

KC2OBW · #4 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks for your reply ambdrvr..they have a windows and a dos version of CE-44..I can currently read the radio with no problem..but how ever when I write the radio it starts writing, and half way through it downloading it hiccups and doesn't program. My VX-354 which uses CE-86 I use a USB cable for and it works..I only get issues some times, I just have to restart the program and its fine, and as for using a DB9 I wish I could but my laptop does not support that.

aka123 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 03:06 PM

I hade the same problem but found a new ver of ce-44 for windows vista and it works great with xp..If there was a place to upload software I would share it but cant seem to find a spot to upload..if I ever find that site again I will share It..well found it and here it is...

hxxp://www.radioscanner.ru/files/vertex/file7294

KC2OBW · #6 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 09:17 PM

Hmmm I wonder if it will work for XP if its for vista..well I downloaded..when I get a chance I'll run home and grab my 180 and see if it works

KC2OBW · #7 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 11:11 PM

Tried it a few days ago and was able to read and write my 180 with no issues.

undertakeru · #8 (**permalink**) 08-08-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by aka123

I hade the same problem but found a new ver of ce-44 for windows vista and it works great with xp..If there was a place to upload software I would share it but cant seem to find a spot to upload..if I ever find that site again I will share It..well found it and here it is...

hxxp://www.radioscanner.ru/files/vertex/file7294

I have had the same problem with windows vista, Thank you for the Vista version C44 software