Hi guys..
Just got a 5100ES, model 242-512A-433JH6. Read fine with PC Configure 2.14.5 . Modified some of the contents in a couple of zones (RF frequency, PL, NAC etc..) then when going to write back, I fat fingered the command in the transfer dropdown instead of using the radio button. So, instead of mashing "Write Parameters to radio", I told it to "Write Application Code to Radio". I got no boxes asking for app code info like described in the PCConfigure manual so figured nothing took. Now the radio will not respond, I get the power up light but nothing else and that's only if I remove the battery then replace. Can't get version or options either. Tried different COM ports and baud rates with no change.
So... FUBAR? Need new flash? Send to EFJ? Guess I could beat myself in the head with it....
TIA
Dave
5100ES programming problem
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Re: 5100ES programming problem
What version of firmware is in the radio?
PCC 2.14.5 is meant to be paired up with 6.12.4 firmware in the portable ES line.
If you tried to burn a profile using PCC 2.14.5 to a radio with firmware NEWER than 6.12.4 you could have seriously PO'd the radio.
Since the radio is locking up before you see the "Self-Start" message on the display I would re-flash the radio.
Contact a local dealer of EFJ directly and price out the cost of having the radio re-flashed OR buying the software to re-flash it yourself.
PCC 2.14.5 is meant to be paired up with 6.12.4 firmware in the portable ES line.
If you tried to burn a profile using PCC 2.14.5 to a radio with firmware NEWER than 6.12.4 you could have seriously PO'd the radio.
Since the radio is locking up before you see the "Self-Start" message on the display I would re-flash the radio.
Contact a local dealer of EFJ directly and price out the cost of having the radio re-flashed OR buying the software to re-flash it yourself.
Re: 5100ES programming problem
Hi!
Thanks for your very detailed reply. EFJ direct wanted $400 something flat rate to reflash.
Unfortunately, a user on this board, efj44astro offered to do exactly what you say needs to be done for $40. I took him up on it. Too good to be true I suppose. That was 4 months ago. Since then, the turd has given several lame excuses and finally ignoring calls and e-mails. As of now, out the radio, $40 cash and a return USPS Priority Label.
Thanks for your info though, it may be helpful for someone else in the same situation.
Dave
P.S TO ALL..... BEWARE OF EFJ44ASTRO aka STEVEN J SNYDER OF PAOLI, PA OR HIS "BUSINESS" VIKING 2 WAY LLC.
Thanks for your very detailed reply. EFJ direct wanted $400 something flat rate to reflash.
Unfortunately, a user on this board, efj44astro offered to do exactly what you say needs to be done for $40. I took him up on it. Too good to be true I suppose. That was 4 months ago. Since then, the turd has given several lame excuses and finally ignoring calls and e-mails. As of now, out the radio, $40 cash and a return USPS Priority Label.
Thanks for your info though, it may be helpful for someone else in the same situation.
Dave
P.S TO ALL..... BEWARE OF EFJ44ASTRO aka STEVEN J SNYDER OF PAOLI, PA OR HIS "BUSINESS" VIKING 2 WAY LLC.
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Re: 5100ES programming problem
Wow. That is just sad. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience.