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Vertex VX-4207-7-45 Error
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radiotweester
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Are you able to read/write the radio?
Have you tried reprogramming it with either the basic default file or your template?
Do you have the SRX Board installed?
Have you tried reprogramming it with either the basic default file or your template?
Do you have the SRX Board installed?
radiotweester
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Have you tried writing the default VHF file to it?
No I have not, I am used to working on Kenwood's and this unit was given to me. It is very clean and no visible problems inside. I kinda thought it was a firmware issue, but new to working on vertex. Are you setup to program and install these files?
radiotweester
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I've programmed them since they first came out. I wasn't smart enough though to write down the error codes. I asked about the SRX board as I had one ground out to the case before a Vertex case revision. Normally the read, save then write back is the BEST way, but I have had to force/write the default file once or twice over the years. That file is installed when you first install the program. Open defaultv.c59 select file type of CE59 Mobile Files (*.CE59) then connect the radio, hit write, power the radio on when it says and it will HOPEFULLY take.
I believe CE59 Rev 5.04 was the final software release. If you don't have it, it is free and pretty easily found on a web search.
I believe CE59 Rev 5.04 was the final software release. If you don't have it, it is free and pretty easily found on a web search.
The radio will not turn off and on when the programming cable is hooked up to it. I also cycled power off and on and it says product type mismatched. unable to us this program. It is a 4207 radio and software CE59. I am at a loss on this one. Any suggestions?
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Danny37
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Try running the software as an administrator. Power on the radio and connect the cable after power on and then force download the default code plug as mentioned before. I fixed an error-2 with an vx-800 doing this in the past. Could give it a go. Also check to make sure you have the latest software, some versions of CE59 are buggy.
Danny37
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One thing that came to mind as well now that I think about it is that some CE59 softwares are region or User locked. I think there's an "E" version of the software floating around. You could have a European radio, I'm not sure how you differ between the two but it could be possible. Some software only let you upload and download and others let you do alignments & more etc, usually those full version of CE59 are what dealers have but they're available.
radiotweester
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Rich, I messed up the default file in my previous post. I had it in my mind it was a VHF, and not a UHF D version. The default file to try is defaultud.c59 My apologies. That should fix the mismatch issue.
Danny37
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Try this with a grain of salt but maybe put it into clone mode and try to read it that way?
I'm unsure how you could put this model into clone but I did do this years ago to a vx-5500 and it worked.
Danny37
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You could also try going to "Adjustment" under "radio" and clicking on "return to default"
Danny37
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Have you tried the clone mode method?
firmware version is blank, I am not sure that is correct, but it doesn't matter what uhf file I use for mobile, it stays blank. Only when it is a handheld file does it show a firmware version. I am at a loss, and not familiar with Vertex programming software.
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Danny37
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I'm only guessing here for you to get into "clone" mode but before you connect the radio to the software. Hold down one of the soft keys starting with "P1" if it doesn't work then try each one after that like P2 P3 and P4. Try one each one until the radio's display reads "clone" then try reading the radio from the software.
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