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Need help programing my Maxon Handheld

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Since there is no specific forum for Maxon Radios Im asking here.

After learning that my old PCs were to fast to run my Maxon Dos software I was able to find a 91mhz laptop that now detects my programing cable and detects my radio, BUT Im unable to read my radio.

This is what I have:
1) Maxon SMP4004C Software (bought legally)
2) Maxon Programming Cable
3) Maxon SP-120 UHF Radio

The software detects the programming cable "chip" and detects the radio when its on and off, but it doesnt reads the radio.

I follow the instructions on the first picture and then I go to the second picture where Im stuck (RED light is on) and it ask to push the MONITOR button to start and nothing happens, if I turn off the radio the software goes back to the main menu.

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Hi... Im michael...

M lucky that I found this site .. I'm a technician here ...working abroad in Saudi Arabia...I'm from Philiippines...

We repair these old handheld radios... We got Aerotron, Repco and Maxon... if u want forums for these kind of radios''u will find it hard....

I tried and experienced programing this DOS based software for Maxon handheld radios...

First thing is'''... these software and the machine that ur using is compatible and have tried programming once before ? And programmed other maxon radios? Cus if not... u probably need the new versions for ur software and a windows desktop..


2nd is... check ur cable interface to the radio...

3rd is.. check the handheld,s monitor button if it still working'''...

4. Pls have a good battery for maxon,dnt program if it is lowbat...

5. On the graphics uve posted'''... after the first flash blinked.... and the Red Led is lit... (continious light)
Press and release the monitor button again..
Next thing will happen if the radio is the correct model u have selected and successfully pressed until step 5. ,then the software will read the data of ur radio handheld....
6. If problem persist, try to check the digital board of the radio... try and get a good digital board to check and confirm that ur digital board is ok''''

I will be glad if u solve this prob and reply me .. and share me thoughts on troubleshooting this..

I'm an Electronic engineer...want to find answer for my problem'''
It has a double beep error telling me that it s an PLL problem....

I found out that my out of lock state is turned and found out thqt my RF frequency is 40 MHz less than my desired frequency... ex: 387 mhz is now 340 mhz and my drain current is only 0.2 A..tnx and hav a great day..hope u reply...
 
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