• To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software:

    Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold (or was sold) by the manufacturer for any monetary value. All requests will be deleted and a forum infraction issued. Making a request such as this is attempting to engage in software piracy and this forum cannot be involved or associated with this activity. The same goes for any private transaction via Private Message. Even if you attempt to engage in this activity in PM's we will still enforce the forum rules. Your PM's are not private and the administration has the right to read them if there's a hint to criminal activity.

    If you are having trouble legally obtaining software please state so. We do not want any hurt feelings when your vague post is mistaken for a free request. It is YOUR responsibility to properly word your request.

    To obtain Motorola software see the Sticky in the Motorola forum.

    The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online (i.e., Kenwood). Please use Google or some other search engine to find a dealer that sells the software. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Often the Kenwood software is less than $100 so don't be a cheapskate; just purchase it.

    For M/A Com/Harris/GE, etc: there are two software packages that program all current and past radios. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. The trunked package is in upwards of $2,500. The conventional package is more reasonable though is still several hundred dollars. The benefit is you do not need multiple versions for each radio (unlike Motorola).

    This is a large and very visible forum. We cannot jeopardize the ability to provide the RadioReference services by allowing this activity to occur. Please respect this.

HT1250 Error (Help!)

Status
Not open for further replies.

SCPD

QRT
Joined
Feb 24, 2001
Messages
0
Reaction score
115
Location
Virginia
I didn't see a Motorola forum so I am posting here.

I got the following error while programming the radio yesterday.


EEPRM CS ERROR (On front display).

This is the error I get when I try to "read" the radio.

Image is corrupted. Checksum for R/W region failed.



Is this fixable, even if I have to take it to a dealer? Also, anyone know what it might cost me. I got the radio off of ebay and this is the only problem I have had since owning it. I was opening a word document while the CPS was programming the radio.

Thanks,
K2NNJ
 

FuelForFire

Member
Joined
Feb 22, 2003
Messages
160
Reaction score
0
Location
The Garden State
It sounds like you have written an invalid codeplug to the radio. The only option you have I believe is to try to write to the radio a known good codeplug (without reading first). That should probably do the trick.

If that doesnt work then its off to the depot which I would imagine would run you in the $200-$300 range.

Mike
 

SCPD

QRT
Joined
Feb 24, 2001
Messages
0
Reaction score
115
Location
Virginia
Known good codeplug? Does that mean I have to start from the beginning?

I have 105 channels in the radio. Or, do I just try to write to the radio?


Thanks,
 

SCPD

QRT
Joined
Feb 24, 2001
Messages
0
Reaction score
115
Location
Virginia
I tried what you said in the previous post. I just did a write to the radio w/ no read and it worked.


Thank you, thank you, thank you.


Didn't wan't to have to spend more money on this radio!!!


Thanks,
K2NNJ
 

joecrystal

Member
Joined
Jun 11, 2008
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Eeprm Cs Error

i have an ht 1250 using software ver
06.09.06

i have freq. i saved before this happened i tried to laod no luck keeps saying error trying to read radio i am just trying to right do u have any code plugs i can try

THanks JOE







It sounds like you have written an invalid codeplug to the radio. The only option you have I believe is to try to write to the radio a known good codeplug (without reading first). That should probably do the trick.

If that doesnt work then its off to the depot which I would imagine would run you in the $200-$300 range.

Mike
 

SCPD

QRT
Joined
Feb 24, 2001
Messages
0
Reaction score
115
Location
Virginia
i have an ht 1250 using software ver
06.09.06

i have freq. i saved before this happened i tried to laod no luck keeps saying error trying to read radio i am just trying to right do u have any code plugs i can try

THanks JOE

I don't have any VHF code plugs. Turn the radio off for a minute and turn back on. Then try writing to the radio 1st. I think that's how I fixed my problem, if I remember from 3 yrs ago.
 

joecrystal

Member
Joined
Jun 11, 2008
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Code PLug

Do You have a Code PLug you can send me via email cellular@ptd.net to see if it works please

JOE



i have an ht 1250 using software ver
06.09.06

i have freq. i saved before this happened i tried to laod no luck keeps saying error trying to read radio i am just trying to right do u have any code plugs i can try

THanks JOE
 

joecrystal

Member
Joined
Jun 11, 2008
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
I don't have any VHF code plugs. Turn the radio off for a minute and turn back on. Then try writing to the radio 1st. I think that's how I fixed my problem, if I remember from 3 yrs ago.

i need i think uhf i use like 453.750
 

hulka

Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2004
Messages
441
Reaction score
37
Location
Laveen, Az
Do you have a liget copy of the CPS. I know what you can down load it off the net on some sites and it is a hacked version. When the Depot get is and sees that the confiscate the radio.

www.batlabs.com is a good source for problems.
 

Tech792

Member
Premium Subscriber
Joined
Mar 25, 2003
Messages
3,531
Reaction score
5,717
Location
Central NJ
An "EEPRM CS ERROR" is not always user correctable. Try sending a different CP multiple times. Or, sometimes a flash upgrade will cure the problem. (Most radio shops can do this). If not, then there is no other alternative then sending it back to the depot. Typical depot price is going to be $200-$300.
 

Grog

Completely Banned for the Greater Good
Banned
Joined
Dec 19, 2002
Messages
2,959
Reaction score
7
Location
West of Charlotte NC
Do you have a liget copy of the CPS. I know what you can down load it off the net on some sites and it is a hacked version. When the Depot get is and sees that the confiscate the radio.


Got proof? :lol:
 

gcr33

Member
Joined
Dec 22, 2001
Messages
655
Reaction score
0
Location
Fl.
Depot will charge you not confiscate the radio. You may be having an issue reading the radio if it has been progammed with a newer version of the CPS. Your version is no longer useable on that radio.

BTW Depot is now in Mexico.
 

W2SJW

Senior Member
Database Admin
Joined
Nov 22, 2001
Messages
3,272
Reaction score
197
Location
Northwest NJ
Got proof? :lol:

:D - Good one, Grog! I just got the biggest laugh out of that!

There is no such thing as a 'hacked' CPS - once you get your hands on it (and I don't care to hear how or when or why), there's no serial number needed or cracked executable required to make it run. :p

The only 'hack' you can really do to CPS is a well-known hex edit to the ASTRO25 CPS that lets you push certain radios out of their default band plan. I know, because I've done it & use it quite successfully. My R1 UHF XTS5K is pushed from it's max of 470 MHz to 490 MHz.

The only way the Depot would confiscate a radio is if the serial comes back red-flagged as a stolen unit...
 

hulka

Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2004
Messages
441
Reaction score
37
Location
Laveen, Az
I never had a radio do anything like that so I personally do not have proof. I do know of someone that did have it confiscated after sending it in. As for the hack with the hex editor that has been around for a while, and no biggie until you start talking on something that you are not allowed to.

You can still alter the CPS or DOS version if you still use radios that use it. Once you alter it in any way it is hacked.
 

DPapay

Member
Joined
Jul 5, 2007
Messages
351
Reaction score
1
Location
Morris County, N.J.
Just wanted to vent, to anyone who will listen, I hate all of Motorola's engineers, either software or hardware, I believe thier sole purpose on this world is to make my life miserable, and they do that well. I work for a company that is a dealer, and every day I struggle with a "world war" of supporting big "M"'s equipment. I can't wait to get a new career.
Signed, Disgruntled.
 

gcr33

Member
Joined
Dec 22, 2001
Messages
655
Reaction score
0
Location
Fl.
Wonder what your problem is with Motorola? If things different break who would need a tech? Without that you might be homeless.

If you have updated CPS from MOL it's not a problem. If it's more than you shop can do you can always send the radio to the Mexican depot. What's the problem. Today it's part changing unless you are doing board level repairs and most shops don't since it's not cost effective.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top