CPS software recognizes APX7000 but not APX6000

[IraSch]

Hi,

First post here.

Back in 2013, we purchased several Mot APX7000 portables and the CPS software (v9, then upgraded to v10). This software still works to program our APX7000's. Just tried to program an APX6000 and I'm hitting a driver issue. When I connect this radio, Windows goes through it's driver search and cannot find a driver. Device manager also shows a problem with the radio/cable device. If I switch back to an APX7000, no driver issue. I guess the APX6000's are actually a different device? Where can I get the correct driver for the APX6000's? If I upgrade to the current CPS software, would this solve my problem, or is the radio itself locked in some way? Thanks.

 

[K2NEC]

There should be no difference in them but considering you are using R10, you are using OOOLLLLLDDDDDD CPS. I would definitely upgrade and see if that fixes your problem. Older software versions are pretty buggy so it's possible that's just causing your problems.

 

[APX7500X2]

Im going back but I seem to remember that the 7000 could use the A version of the programming cable but you had to go to a B version for newer radios so if its a PMKN4012A its an older cabel that just did the APX7000 & XPR6550 series
I think you had to get a PMKN4012B for anything newer

 

[K2NEC]

Im going back but I seem to remember that the 7000 could use the A version of the programming cable but you had to go to a B version for newer radios so if its a PMKN4012A its an older cabel that just did the APX7000 & XPR6550 series
I think you had to get a PMKN4012B for anything newer

Oh wow I didn't know that

 

[Tech21]

Also update your CPS and firmware in the radios.

 

[mikewazowski]

You can jumper ground in an A cable to make it into a B cable. I forget which pins but Google should have an answer.

 

[N4KVE]

You can jumper ground in an A cable to make it into a B cable. I forget which pins but Google should have an answer.

It took me 5 minutes to do this mod. In my case, I had to do the mod so I could program my 7550e. Before I did the mod, I could program my 7550, 6000, & 8000. It was when I bought my 7550e that I had to mod the cable.

 

[Outerdog]

It took me 5 minutes to do this mod. In my case, I had to do the mod so I could program my 7550e. Before I did the mod, I could program my 7550, 6000, & 8000. It was when I bought my 7550e that I had to mod the cable.

So why not post the details?!?

 

[IraSch]

The cable I have is PMKN4013C

 

[N4KVE]

So why not post the details?!?

I did the mod a few years ago. I forget exactly what it was, but at the time it was easy to find. But the A cable worked perfectly on my APX 6000, & 8000. I only did the mod so I could program the 7550e I had just purchased.