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Cimarron FVP-44 and battery drain issue

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Good morning all!

New poster here but I've lurked on and off for a few years. I've ran into two issues I can't seem to solve and would appreciate any insight available. I didn't want to create two topics but if needed, I'll be glad to split them up.

1. I need the FVP-44 programming software for the FVP-44. The OEM is out of business (CimTech) and the link on their old website is broken. Phone's disconnected as well. I'd be willing to pay for a copy, donate to charity , whatever.

2. We have several radios in storage (VX-451s) and the batteries on all of them keep dying (LI-Ion and AA-packs) even when off. I searched and the only hit I got was on a P25 Motorola. Is this a parasitic draw issue, a fault of mine for not adjusting the settings, a temperature issue or a design "feature"?
 
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Cimarron Technologies got bought/merger with AVTEC. I've not tried contacting them since, but avtecinc dot com /support or 1-803-358-3601.
They do have a little info on the ANI, but I found nothing on the FVPs or VDMEs. You might need to contact Motorola/Vertex and do the account thing. I don't see if it had a "CE" like other software on the old site like CE-73 for the VDME did.

2. Just a guess but the board and radio are probable drawing current. It could also be age. You didn't store the batteries on the radios? The Li-Ions were fully charged before storing? Not aware of any settings. Cooler for AA is better. I believe room temp (60-70) should be ok.

Best of luck!
 
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