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Need help getting an ERW-13 cable to connect to my PC

Thread starter kny2xb
Start date May 24, 2019

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kny2xb

Member

May 24, 2019

Good Evening/Morning;

If I posted in the wrong forum, I realize my post will be moved

When I try to read to or write from an Alinco DJ-MD40 using the supplied ERW-13 cable,
I keep getting a message that states to "check whether the USB is occupied or not connected"

I have tried downloading drivers for the cable, I've tried different ports

Under control panel device manager, the radio shows up as a digital radio in USB mode while connected to the PC and powered on

I downloaded the Alinco software for programming, Version 1.12

My PC is an HP Pavilion 500-467C

My O/S is Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1

At this point I'm scratching my head and wondering did I made a mistake? Am I missing something? If so, what?

Any advice/help/input would be greatly appreciated

Thank You in advance