Vertex Standard Vx-180 Programming

[derrickwhitt]

Our FD has two VX-180s and we are needing to reprogram them. I have the software and the cable. It uploads to the program just fine. However, when trying to write back to the radio, I am getting Communications error. Ive tried readjusting the COM settings, but nothing has worked? Has anyone gotten their radio programmed? If so, what are the COM settings that the radio will work with?

 

[WayneH]

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[w8srb]

Our FD has two VX-180s and we are needing to reprogram them. I have the software and the cable. It uploads to the program just fine. However, when trying to write back to the radio, I am getting Communications error. Ive tried readjusting the COM settings, but nothing has worked? Has anyone gotten their radio programmed? If so, what are the COM settings that the radio will work with?

We are having the same problem, if you find out please let us know, Im not a real big fan of the vertex radios anyway.

 

[rdale]

Do you have v2 of the software? Most net sources have v1, and that won't work with newer PCs.

 

[sdmrt18]

I've got the same problem. I've run both versions of the programming software (in windows and DOS). I've been assuming it's a cable issue, but can't confirm this. I have a USB cable that I got from eBay. I've ordered another eBay cable, this one uses the com port. If I have any luck, I'll let you know, but the original cables are getting hard to find. Anyone have a good source?

 

[Axline]

This issue is mainly caused by using the incorrect programming cable. USB cables won't work with the VX-180 unless you use the converter supplied by a Vertex Dealer. If you find a cable that is designed to program the 180 and uses the COM port, it should work with a older computer running on an XP and older.