I have used the programming cable on 2 computers (desktop and laptop), and I just received a new laptop. The programming cable, when used on the new laptop, only charges and will not recognize any G5 pager for programming. I have updated device drivers and reinstalled the PPS with no luck. Any suggestions?
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G5 programming cable not recognized
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Does a power cycle of pager and / or battery pull fix the issue?
Does the old cable still work on the other computers?
Since its a simple micro usb cable have you tried another cable?
Does new laptop have another USB port to test with?
Does the old cable still work on the other computers?
Since its a simple micro usb cable have you tried another cable?
Does new laptop have another USB port to test with?
Greetings IAmSixNine
1. Turning off and pulling the battery have no affect.
2. The cable still works with the other two computers.
3. Using other cables does not work with any of the computers.
4. All USB ports were tried and no luck.
Seems that it has to be something with the new computer since the cable still works with other computers.
AzTac
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You have a device driver problem. I had the same issue. Unication tech support was very responsive in providing the following solution:
"Go to device manager and under network adapters with the pager connected you should see Unication RNDIS adapter. If you do not, unplug the pager and see what disappears then plug the pager back in and then right click on the item that reappears. Select update driver and then choose let me find it or choose from a list. Scroll down to Unication on the left side and then select the driver on the right and hit install or OK. That should take care of it for you."
"Go to device manager and under network adapters with the pager connected you should see Unication RNDIS adapter. If you do not, unplug the pager and see what disappears then plug the pager back in and then right click on the item that reappears. Select update driver and then choose let me find it or choose from a list. Scroll down to Unication on the left side and then select the driver on the right and hit install or OK. That should take care of it for you."
Number 3 - Keep in mind not all micro USB cables are made equally. Some cables short out 2 pins to make them charging only and remove the capability of passing data. This was done to allow higher current on the charging side also known as rapid charge cables. So if you see a charging only cable advertised this cable would not pass data.
Excellent point and one that many people forget. Even so-called "data" cables can be poorly made.
Make sure when you installed the PPS the radio wasn't attached through the USB cable to the computer. I did that first time I installed the PPS and the radio wasn't recognized. Had to uninstall and reinstall with the radio disconnected.
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