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Error #1687 - Mototrbo CPS 12.1 and Windows 10
Error #1687 - Mototrbo CPS 12.1 and Windows 10
I have a new to me Windows 10 Laptop with CPS 12.1 installed. CPS installed fine, drivers appeared to install fine, laptop recognizes my radios when I plug them in. I am using a known good OEM programming cable.
I get Error #1687 every time I try to read any portables or mobiles. I can see my XPR7550 under my devices as "MotoTRBO Radio", and I can see it under the device manager under Network Devices, and it says it is working properly.
No matter what I do, the radios will not read. Understand I am not trying to be spoon-fed, but I have exhausted all of my knowledge and nothing from the extensive searching I have done seems to work.
Modding the Motorola XPR-7550 stock antenna
Modding the Motorola XPR-7550 stock antenna
I
finally bit the bullet and ripped apart one of my XPR-7550’s stubby
antennas to modify it to accept/accommodate an external antenna.
As many of us XPR-7550 portable radio owners know (some the hard way), that the radio’s antenna intake needs a special type of an antenna with a unique connector. You could buy an OEM adapter to accommodate an external antenna if you have $200 big ones to shell.
As many of us XPR-7550 portable radio owners know (some the hard way), that the radio’s antenna intake needs a special type of an antenna with a unique connector. You could buy an OEM adapter to accommodate an external antenna if you have $200 big ones to shell.
Motorola XPR 7550e
Motorola XPR 7550e
The “e” version’s main updated features include, but is not limited to, the following:
The “e” version’s main updated features include, but is not limited to, the following:
- The “e” version can stay submerged in water for two hours; the non “e” version can stay under water for thirty minutes;
- The “e” version has wi-fi feature; but, I never used it on my XPR 7550e; and,
- The “e” version claims it has an 8% receive signal range — I never had any problems with receive signal range with the non “e” version; and, all my signal tests I’ve done with the non “e” version passed with flying colors.
Motorola XPR GPS->OpenSPOT->APRS.FI
Motorola XPR GPS->OpenSPOT->APRS.FI
Summary of Setups:
Moto CPS - Requires changes to a number of fields for each GPS enabled channel.
BrandMeister - Need to register in SelfCare and select, call sign, radio, icon, text message.
OpenSPOT - Need to select server 3102 or try other servers if no icon appears.
Even with all the correct settings it can take about 5 minutes for the GPS data to appear on APRS.FI.
Summary of Setups:
Moto CPS - Requires changes to a number of fields for each GPS enabled channel.
BrandMeister - Need to register in SelfCare and select, call sign, radio, icon, text message.
OpenSPOT - Need to select server 3102 or try other servers if no icon appears.
Even with all the correct settings it can take about 5 minutes for the GPS data to appear on APRS.FI.
Motorola's MOTOTRBO Talk Permit Tone (TPT) Custom Tones
Motorola's MOTOTRBO Talk Permit Tone (TPT)
Motorola's MOTOTRBO Talk Permit Tone (TPT) consists of 4 tones of 40ms duration, with no silence in between tones. It makes a warble type sound. I don't remember the tone frequencies off the top of my head right now.
Update : MOTOTRBO TPT: The exact MOTOTRBO Talk Permit Tone (TPT) tones I couldn't remember the 4 tone frequencies off the top of my head but since found them here;
Motorola's MOTOTRBO Talk Permit Tone (TPT) consists of 4 tones of 40ms duration, with no silence in between tones. It makes a warble type sound. I don't remember the tone frequencies off the top of my head right now.
Update : MOTOTRBO TPT: The exact MOTOTRBO Talk Permit Tone (TPT) tones I couldn't remember the 4 tone frequencies off the top of my head but since found them here;
MOTOROLA is for winners
Motorola XPR7550E (VHF/UHF) Two-Way Radio
MOTOROLA is for winners.
Have always been happy with the best.
Receive up to a $1,200 rebate* with the purchase of 10 XPR7550e portable two way radios. The XPR 7550e comes with features that power users want, such as a large push-to-talk button, best in class audio, and enhanced privacy.
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| Motorola XPR7550IS |
Have always been happy with the best.
Receive up to a $1,200 rebate* with the purchase of 10 XPR7550e portable two way radios. The XPR 7550e comes with features that power users want, such as a large push-to-talk button, best in class audio, and enhanced privacy.
Motorola XPR7550e
One of my favorite Motorola XPR7550e.
With this dynamic evolution of MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios, you’re better connected, safer and more productive. The XPR7000e Series is designed for the skilled professional who refuses to compromise. With high-performance integrated voice and data, and advanced features for efficient operation, these next-generation radios deliver complete connectivity to your organization.
Here's what's new in these next-generation radios:
With this dynamic evolution of MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios, you’re better connected, safer and more productive. The XPR7000e Series is designed for the skilled professional who refuses to compromise. With high-performance integrated voice and data, and advanced features for efficient operation, these next-generation radios deliver complete connectivity to your organization.
Here's what's new in these next-generation radios:
- Integrated Wi-Fi
- Over-the-air software updates
- Bluetooth® 4.0
- Indoor location tracking
- Integrated accelerometer for optional Man Down
- Enhanced audio quality
- Improved expandability,
- Better battery life (up to 29 hours)
- Better range (up to 8%)
- Better waterproofing (IP68)
Motorola XPR 7550
If you want the Best DMR Portable, then this radio is it! (IMHO)
Motorola XPR 7550
C4FM TDMA
Oh, did I forget to mention, the XPR 7550 can be programmed via Bluetooth.
No programming cable needed!
The USB programming cable for the XPR 7550 is PMKN4012B
or higher
XPR-6550 vs. XPR-7550
The stock antenna covers 380-512mhz and is quite long. A better antenna
is the 440-490mhz model which is just shy of 4" long and has better
gain. This is the one I use.
There currently is no way to connect an external antenna to this radio. The RF port, located at top rear under a plastic cover, was designed for test purposes only and will not tolerate the stresses of an external cable. The /\/\ adapter for the RF test port cost around $300 and is made up of two parts.
I think the biggest and most obvious differences is the 7 has a bigger display and full color, has more channels ( a lot more but probably way more than you'll ever need on the ham band) , higher capacity batteries, it meets more military specifications, the radio itself is bigger and looks more like a real radio in my opinion and it has some other features you probably wont ever use like enhanced privacy.
6550
+Better battery life - almost 2X
There currently is no way to connect an external antenna to this radio. The RF port, located at top rear under a plastic cover, was designed for test purposes only and will not tolerate the stresses of an external cable. The /\/\ adapter for the RF test port cost around $300 and is made up of two parts.
I think the biggest and most obvious differences is the 7 has a bigger display and full color, has more channels ( a lot more but probably way more than you'll ever need on the ham band) , higher capacity batteries, it meets more military specifications, the radio itself is bigger and looks more like a real radio in my opinion and it has some other features you probably wont ever use like enhanced privacy.
6550
+Better battery life - almost 2X
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