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VX-4207 error beeps when programming

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A question for season Vertex experts...

I just acquired several VX-4207 mobiles. One of them does not let me read the programming.
When I attempt to do so, it gives the usual musical beeps as it enters Programming Mode.

Then instead of being read by the computer, it simply gives 4 beeps (1 longer, 3 shorter), rests for a few seconds, then gives 3 short beeps. The 3 short beeps are replayed every 5-10 seconds or so. Eventually software times out.

Since I am able to read & write to the other radios, I know the cable & software are fine.

Any experts here know the meaning of the initial 4 beeps followed by the recurring 3 beeps?
I have tried entering Developer Mode in the software and pushing a codeplug from another radio, but still get the same sequence of beeps when trying to write to the unit.

Thanks in advance for the assistance!
 
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I got this solved. I had to install the software in Windows 7. I put a virtual machine on my Windows 10 computer running W7. Then everything was fine. Radio would read and write with no problems.

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