WRYB560 Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 [Although this topic already exists, since it's so old (about 3 years) it would be in bad form to continue that old thread.] I have had this radio for a week or so, and am now trying to program it through their software and their "Painless" cable. I can't get it to connect. I determined its COM port from Control Panel/Device Manager. When I tell the software to "Read from Radio" the FTDI briefly flashes, so I know that works. The progress bar at the bottom of the software window begins to move, but it doesn't get very far before the "Failed Connection" error message comes up. I read the old thread about having the volume control turned up. I powered up and down and up and down... still no connection. Chirp doesn't have this radio listed, so unless I hear from them directly I won't dare try it. Thoughts? Thank you. Been enjoying these forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Do any lights on the radio flash? I know with mine it took a little finagling to get the plug to fully seat in the radio due to the rubber bit that wraps around/between the 2 ports. It's been awhile since I messed with mine but I want to say the red and green lights flash when it's reading/writing. You mention picking the port from device manager, so it sounds like windows is recognizing the cable. RayP, Sshannon and WRUU653 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRYB560 Posted July 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 THAT'S IT!!! YOU'RE A GENIUS! I jammed the connector really in there (and it looked as if it seated deeper), and lights are a-flashing and the progress bar moved all the way! "ReadSuccessed" Thank you! wayoverthere, Sshannon and WRUU653 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, WRYB560 said: THAT'S IT!!! YOU'RE A GENIUS! I jammed the connector really in there (and it looked as if it seated deeper), and lights are a-flashing and the progress bar moved all the way! "ReadSuccessed" Thank you! Glad I could help WRUU653 and RayP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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