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APX8500 Screen/Head Power Issues

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Appologies if this is or has been discussed. I have a 8500 set up as a modfied base station. I have been using the radio for the past 6 months without any issues or difficulties. This morning when I went to turn it on, I get the power up and channel announcement, however the "head" O7, does not receive power and the controls do not work.

I disconnected and reconnected the ribbon cable, and still no luck.

Has anyone seen this issue before or know a fix? My next fix is trying a different control head interface with ribbon cable.

Thanks
 
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RangerMillin said:
Appologies if this is or has been discussed. I have a 8500 set up as a modfied base station. I have been using the radio for the past 6 months without any issues or difficulties. This morning when I went to turn it on, I get the power up and channel announcement, however the "head" O7, does not receive power and the controls do not work.

I disconnected and reconnected the ribbon cable, and still no luck.

Has anyone seen this issue before or know a fix? My next fix is trying a different control head interface with ribbon cable.

Thanks
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I'm guessing it's not inhibited?
 
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Have you tried doing a firmware refresh?
 
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