APX 7000 Read/Write Issue

[IMPRES2]

It wasn't until recently that my APX7000 (700/800 - VHF) started acting up. Sometimes it will let me plug it in and read it, other times it immediately calls the device unrecognizable and blocks it. Now most of the times I get it to read I have to then spend close to 15-20 minutes trying to get the damn thing to write. It has the following:

Host Version: R08.05.00
DSP Version: R08.05.00
Secure Version: R01.02.02
KG1 ADP
KG2 AES256
KG3 DES-XL
KG4 DES-OFB
Model Number: H97TGD9PW1AN
Serial Number: 655CLK####
ESN:0B33A20156######
FLASHcode: 141258-011492-3
Tuning Version: R01.10.02
Processor Version: OMAP1710


Any tips or tricks would be helpful. I remember seeing somewhere before a list of steps that someone used to follow to get the radio to read and write with no problems

Also, side note, after it connects to my computer I have maybe 45-60 seconds before it gets rejected and I have to start again.

 

[ResQguy]

Is there any particular reason you're still using firmware from 2010? What version CPS are you using?

 

[IMPRES2]

CPS R14.00.00

I have the newest radio firmware out of every radio in the department


If it's black and runs fast, it's a Dodge Charger.

 

[TLF82]

First thing I would do is update that firmware... It's free and easy. You should take it to 14.00.04...

Are you using a Motorola cable or a knockoff?

 

[mikewazowski]

I'm not sure I would try updating the firmware if there's a problem reading or writing the radio.

I would try another computer with a fresh install.

 

[IMPRES2]

I can't get a flash key, I can download the firmware updates through my MOL account but I have never been assigned an account manager to order a flash key


If it's black and runs fast, it's a Dodge Charger.

 

[mikewazowski]

APX's do not need a flash key for a firmware refresh.

 

[IMPRES2]

APX's do not need a flash key for a firmware refresh.

Okay, so now that I know that, I was able to connect and refresh the radio to R14.04.00 no problem, but now when I turn the radio on and plug it in I can't get the damn thing to read, it shuts off and turns back on and shoots me a pesky error!!

 

[mikewazowski]

I think I would have waited until you got your comm issued straightened out before upgrading it.

What's the error?

 

[IMPRES2]

Next update, because I live nowhere near the city so was directed to the good folks at WTEC where they were able to read the CP with their own computer and cable, so now I'm going to (painfully) wipe my computer and reinstall everything plus order a new cable


If it's black and runs fast, it's a Dodge Charger.