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Latest XTS3000 CPS

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What is the latest version of CPS for the XTS3000? I have version 05.02.00, but apparently there is newer, according to the error message I get.
 
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Okay, so I am trying the latest version 05.03.00. When I try to read the radio, it behaves as if it is reading it, and I get an error message about the codeplug not being compatible with this version of CPS, and that I need to upgrade to the latest CPS. It is the same error I got when I tried using version 05.02.00.

What might be causing this, as I already have supposedly the latest version?
 
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W4KRR said:
Okay, so I am trying the latest version 05.03.00. When I try to read the radio, it behaves as if it is reading it, and I get an error message about the codeplug not being compatible with this version of CPS, and that I need to upgrade to the latest CPS. It is the same error I got when I tried using version 05.02.00.

What might be causing this, as I already have supposedly the latest version?
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Just my two cents maybe try making a new codeplug and see if it works if that works then you know that the codeplug you're trying to use is messed up.
 
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Are you certain you are using Astro portable for XTS3000 and Astro sabre and not the mobile version for Astro spectra?
 
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Lots of info still needed:

What version of Windows are you running?
Are you using a rib box, or ribless cable?
Are you using a true serial port, or a USB-serial converter?
Are you using the correct port?

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Keep in mind that this software won't run on Windows 8, or newer. Also, it's 50/50 on Windows 7. I've been able to run it on Windows 7 using Windows XP Mode. Best result was purchasing an older machine at a thrift store (Windows XP) with a true serial port, and running it on that. I think I spent around $30 for the computer. Just my two cents.
 
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lacoscannerguy said:
Keep in mind that this software won't run on Windows 8, or newer. Also, it's 50/50 on Windows 7. I've been able to run it on Windows 7 using Windows XP Mode. Best result was purchasing an older machine at a thrift store (Windows XP) with a true serial port, and running it on that. I think I spent around $30 for the computer. Just my two cents.
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Windows XP
Ribless cable
I've tried both a serial port and a USB to Serial converter
Yes, it's the correct port; when I click to download from the radio, the radio beeps and displays "SERVICE" in the display (sometimes).

The software behaves as if it's downloading; but then the CPS logo appears on the screen, and in the lower left corner it displays "Creating Database", then a popup window displays and says that the current CPS doesn't support the codeplug, and that I need to get the latest CPS.

And yes, I'm using "Astro Saber & XTS3000 CPS" (R05.03.00, red icon) and not the "Astro 25 Portable CPS" (blue icon).

And, I have a UHF XTS3000 that I can read the codeplug just fine with this same software/cable/PC arrangement.
 
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That Ribless cable is possibly messing things up for you, those things are hit and miss, moreso on the miss side, with those counterfeit Chinese chips.

Get a $2 serial card off ebay and a proper RIB and an FTDI chip programming cable while you're at it. I recommend this vendor, I have done business with him before and his XTS3000 cable works great, as does this XTS5000 cable: FTDI Programming Cable Motorola XTS1500 XTS2250 XTS2500 XTS4250 XTS5000 USB M5K | eBay
 
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What's the Model # on the XTS? It could be an XTS3000R which has it's own software I believe.
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Model number is H09UCH9PW7BN

I have since located a RIB box and cable; it made no difference; same problem.

Also tried two different ribless cables, same issue.
 
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XTS3000 Type III 800 MHz, so should work. What's your serial settings? (Baud, etc.)
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9600 BPS; 8 Data bits; 1 stop bit; Flow Control none.

This same arrangement works fine with a UHF XTS3000.

The problem must be in the codeplug, too bad I can't just erase it.

All my other PC's have Windows 10, I have only one running Windows XP. (Panasonic Tough Book CF-29)
 
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W4KRR said:
9600 BPS; 8 Data bits; 1 stop bit; Flow Control none.

This same arrangement works fine with a UHF XTS3000.

The problem must be in the codeplug, too bad I can't just erase it.

All my other PC's have Windows 10, I have only one running Windows XP. (Panasonic Tough Book CF-29)
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Hmmm....well if you're just trying to erase the radio so you can get it into a programmable state to start over with, then I would just look around for 800 MHz XTS3000 codeplugs until you find one that is a flashcode match that you can load into your CPS version, then clone it in.

That will at least wipe the radio back to a technically usable state in terms of read/write and give you something you can tweak.
 
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K4RMN said:
Hmmm....well if you're just trying to erase the radio so you can get it into a programmable state to start over with, then I would just look around for 800 MHz XTS3000 codeplugs until you find one that is a flashcode match that you can load into your CPS version, then clone it in.

That will at least wipe the radio back to a technically usable state in terms of read/write and give you something you can tweak.
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That's what I was thinking for the next step.

Does the flashcode have to match exactly?
Mine is (supposedly) 540008-000480-6
 
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