HT1000 Error messages when trying to read codeplug

[thorosaurus]

I'm getting this error message when I try to read the codeplug

I got this one once, but it seemed to be an anomaly. I'm thinking maybe the cable was loose or something.

Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? I got the cable (ribless) off ebay, so maybe that's the problem? I didn't have any other programs running at the time.

 

[KG4INW]

HT/JT1000/Visar RSS? It looks like you're trying to run that in Windows while you need to be in pure DOS. You don't need an ancient computer, just a DOS environment outside of Windows.

 

[wgbecks]

To start with, is your ribless cable configured for RS-232 Serial communications, or is configured to use it USB?

Bill

 

[thorosaurus]

To start with, is your ribless cable configured for RS-232 Serial communications, or is configured to use it USB?

Bill

I have no idea. It's a 9 pin serial cable, not the usb one.

 

[thorosaurus]

HT/JT1000/Visar RSS? It looks like you're trying to run that in Windows while you need to be in pure DOS. You don't need an ancient computer, just a DOS environment outside of Windows.

It's Windows 7 running dos. I was told this would work, but maybe not...

 

[Giddyuptd]

As said above but mainly you'll get that error due to running in windows. Boot in do prompt launch the rss in dos, set correct Com port and it should work

 

[thorosaurus]

As said above but mainly you'll get that error due to running in windows. Boot in do prompt launch the rss in dos, set correct Com port and it should work

You mean boot into dos from the bios?

 

[jaspence]

Some older radios cannot handle the transfer speed of newer computers. I use DOS 6 in a Compaq computer that came with dos when it was sold new. I have a couple of the ribless serial cables and they work fine. There are programs that slow the processor for older radios, but I haven't had much success with them.

 

[brndnstffrd]

HT1000 RSS is relatively tolerant compared to other RSS as far as computer performance goes. He is using Windows 7, so chances are the computer is not brand new top of the line. There should be no issues with that computer.

OP my recommendation would be to look for a program called Rufus. It is used to make a DOS bootable flashdrive. Take any old flashdrive that im sure most people have laying around. (Make sure its not one currently being used since you will lose anything stored on it.) And Rufus will format it to FAT32 and load the DOS image. It takes less than 5 minutes, and you will be running real DOS avoiding many of the compatability issues with DOS boxes and the hassle of virtual machines.

 

[Giddyuptd]

You'd have to have a true dos machine. Such as windows 98, 95, 3.1 etc that has true ms dos.

You can try the above some have luck with it like that Rufus.

If that fails you can always find a used older pc on one of the auction sites that has windows 3.1, 95, 98 that has ms dos.

If you recall back in day you'd shut windows 3.1 down and it would go to dos prompt then you'd shut your pc off if you had it not set to auto shut off.

 

[thorosaurus]

You'd have to have a true dos machine. Such as windows 98, 95, 3.1 etc that has true ms dos.

You can try the above some have luck with it like that Rufus.

If that fails you can always find a used older pc on one of the auction sites that has windows 3.1, 95, 98 that has ms dos.

If you recall back in day you'd shut windows 3.1 down and it would go to dos prompt then you'd shut your pc off if you had it not set to auto shut off.

Could I simply install Windows 98 on the computer I already have? It's an old 1ghz with 9 pin serial.

 

[jim202]

I know this is an old post, but just thought I would add my 2 cents worth of comments.

Just remember that if you load the DOS to the hard drive, it will only work up to an 80 GB drive size. What I do is make 2 partitions on the hard drive. The first one is the DOS partition and make it just under the 80 GB size. Then the rest can be used for what ever Windows you want to run. I have chosen to stick with Windows XP to make things simple.

One other point is I try to find a computer that is only a 32 bit computer and a clock speed below 1 GHz.

 

[rescue161]

You can simply put a Win98 disc in the CD tray and reboot the computer. Don't install Win98. Once at the A: prompt, just change to C: and navigate to the MRSS folder and run your RSS. Did this for years without issue. You can create a dual-boot setup, but you have to do it in a certain order and you may have problems if it is not done on the third Wednesday on the 5th month and absolutely before noon...

 

[chief21]

I've had luck using DosBox with a serial cable on a 32-bit Windows PC. I haven't been able to get the RSS to communicate at all - ever - with 64-bit Windows and DosBox.

 

[rbluesky]

I'm using a Panasonic CF29 with a floppy drive it has windows XP pro
I use Floppy disks to run my Motorola RSS I boot to win 95 or win 98 dos boot disks and get the A prompt then
take that disk out and insert the Motorola RSS that runs in dos Never had a problem !!!

 

[rescue161]

Old PCs are very cheap these days. You could buy a Toughbook and just install DOS on it and be good. I have an old IBM laptop that I installed Window 3.1 and DOS. It boots to DOS and it will run any of the old RSS packages, even the Syntor stuff. Win 3.1 makes it easy to move files or copy files from another computer. I suppose you could install Win 98 to make it even easier, but the old IBM would not run it very good, so I stuck to Win 3.1.