Programming CP185

[Ashes80]

Was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem programming my CP185. I'm using "RVN5194 CPS ENTRY R02.02 CP185 PORTABLE" in Windows 7. Software & drivers installed fine and from what I can tell assigns a com port to the usb-serial interface no problem. So this is where my problem begins, If I leave the CPS auto detect com, it responds with no device found. If I specific the port that I know is assigned, I get the following error.

"Application has detected an unexpected system exception. Please close all the open archives & try again. If you continue to get this message,please contact CS"

If anyone could she some light or offer assistance I would greatly appreciate it !

Thanks

 

[Phreakin318]

go to edit > preferences and make sure the correct com port is selected I had this problem many times , I always have good luck with com port 4. if that don't help reinstall the software and drivers

 

[Ashes80]

Tried a fresh install of Windows Xp & CPS. With proper COM port selected I get error #594 unable to communicate with device. please rest and try again. First of can anyone confirm if Entry Level CPS V R02.02 Build 58 for CP185 is correct. Secondly I'm using a generic USB to Serial cable do I need a Motorola specific cable ?

 

[SteveC0625]

Secondly I'm using a generic USB to Serial cable do I need a Motorola specific cable ?

You must use a cable that is designed for the CP185, CP150, CP200 and other Motorola radios that used the same programming pin outs. There are a number of them available on Ebay and elsewhere.

Also, make sure you have the Prolific drivers installed. There are a number of threads about this already. Use the search function to find all the details.

When you search on this, you will also find that some of the aftermarket USB programming cables are not particularly reliable.

You may have better luck searching for info on the CP150 or CP200 cables. They are the same.

 

[Ashes80]

Thanks Steve, I will grab a cable. I did search and no resolt was yielded hence my post. Thanks ! Anyone able to speak to the particular CPS im using ?

 

[ElroyJetson]

Turn off auto port detect. It has NEVER worked for me. Manually choose the right comm port.

Even then, the software won't work right on my Dell desktop that is my primary radio programming PC.

But it works fine on a Dell laptop. Both with the same version of XP with the same updates.

 

[stonegray]

That CPS version (R02.02 build 58) is working fine on windows XP for me.