Astro Spectra Programming

[MEDIC135]

Just throwing this out there to see if anyone may be able to give me some insight on my issue.
So I just got a used Motorola Astro Spectra W5 VHF Mid Power radio. I also bought the ignition cable with speaker cable and DB25 to Rib connector. When connecting the radio to my computer which runs on XP OS, the radio goes into Program Mode with “1 CSQ” on the screen but my computer says “Computer failed to read radio”. I haven’t had this issue in the past with other Astro Spectras which leads me to believe this is possibly a cable issue. I’ve looked at the pins on the DB15 side to make sure all were there and they are. I’ve ordered a separate cable deticated to just programming of the radio. It’s NOT a usb/serial cable either. It still requires a rib-box.

If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!!

 

[clbsquared]

Where are you programming the radio from? Is it a remote or dash mount? Did you apply power to the power lead on the programming cable?

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[zz0468]

It might be an Astro Spectra Plus, which needs the programming cable that plugs into the mic connector.

 

[MEDIC135]

Where are you programming the radio from? Is it a remote or dash mount? Did you apply power to the power lead on the programming cable?

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Programming from a Panasonic Toughbook, it’s a dash mount and yes I applied power to the ignition and main power cables

 

[MEDIC135]

It might be an Astro Spectra Plus, which needs the programming cable that plugs into the mic connector.

It’s not a Plus

 

[MEDIC135]

So I just confirmed with the seller that it’s not a Plus
I’ve also hooked up another Astro Spectra and I’m having the same issue
I’m thinking it’s a bad programming cable
Also just an FYI but I am using Version 5.03 Astro Spectra CPS