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I got a ht600 uhf 438-470. I was able to read and write 1 memory in the radio to verify it worked. It did. I went back to add the 6 other channels into it and it read just fine but would not Wright, after a few attempts the green light canon on the radio and since then I get error code 004. I can still read the radio but now it shows a generic serial number and the software says it’s a vhf model which I know it isn’t because I used it before this happened on uhf. No sounds no lights or anything now on the radio. I used a dos computer and then I tried to use dosbox after the fact. (I can program my maxtracs,radius,ht1000) no problem on dosbox. Is there anyway to revive this radio?
 

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Sounds like the codeplug got hosed. You should be able to program a default correct split codeplug and get it working again. The S/N being generic in an HT600 is the way it should be, unlike the MT1000 and other radios, the S/N is not stored in the codeplug in the radio itself.
 

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DOSbox does not usually work with that radio. Real DOS and an old, slow computer work best.
 

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Sounds like the codeplug got hosed. You should be able to program a default correct split codeplug and get it working again. The S/N being generic in an HT600 is the way it should be, unlike the MT1000 and other radios, the S/N is not stored in the codeplug in the radio itself.
How can I obtain a correct split codeplug?
 

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Give that a go. (file attached)
 

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Well it looks like its a gonner, will not let me load a codeplug with either computer. What a bummer! Good looking radio too! Guess I can find another one and rehouse it
 

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I have worked on so many of those....Never saw one bricked that could not be saved. Not that there isn't a first time.
My guess is that there really is a hardware problem. Maybe a fatal hardware problem.
Often the trouble is connections from the top accessory connector to the radio circuit boards.
Have you taken it apart and re-soldered the connections to the circuit board?
Its always been worth the effort in my experience.
Those are great radios, but the constant flexing of the solder joints due to handling by the antenna eventually breaks the solder.
They kinda need that flex board to the contacts and the antenna connector re-soldered every few years.
 

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I have worked on so many of those....Never saw one bricked that could not be saved. Not that there isn't a first time.
My guess is that there really is a hardware problem. Maybe a fatal hardware problem.
Often the trouble is connections from the top accessory connector to the radio circuit boards.
Have you taken it apart and re-soldered the connections to the circuit board?
Its always been worth the effort in my experience.
Those are great radios, but the constant flexing of the solder joints due to handling by the antenna eventually breaks the solder.
They kinda need that flex board to the contacts and the antenna connector re-soldered every few years.


I have not tried that but just like you said it’s worth a shot! I will be back home next week and will provide update after I go in there and reflow the joints. Thanks for the tip.
 
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