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Orion Programming mode
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I've read and programmed many Orions but only from the back panel connector. I never had to put it into any special programming mode.
I wasn't aware that there even was a mic port programming cable for an Orion. While it is possible to program an MDX or a 500M from the front panel, no GE documentation I have ever seen gives any indication of a mic port programming cable for an Orion.
There is an optional extended options programming cable which provides an HD15 connector that can be used for programming from NEAR the front of the radio, in a remote mount configuration.
You can go to repeaterbuilder and start browsing the many Orion manuals if you wish, but I've already done that and none of them that I've read indicate that the mic port can be used for programming.
Here, start with this one, which specifically references programming cables:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-39175a.pdf
At this time I am inclined to think you have been given false information. I do not think that mic port programming is possible with an unmodified Orion.
If' I'm wrong then I would have very much appreciated finding the right answer, oh, about fifteen or twenty years ago when I first started using Orions. Using the DB37 programming cable is usually something of a chore. Not usually very convenient at all.
I wasn't aware that there even was a mic port programming cable for an Orion. While it is possible to program an MDX or a 500M from the front panel, no GE documentation I have ever seen gives any indication of a mic port programming cable for an Orion.
There is an optional extended options programming cable which provides an HD15 connector that can be used for programming from NEAR the front of the radio, in a remote mount configuration.
You can go to repeaterbuilder and start browsing the many Orion manuals if you wish, but I've already done that and none of them that I've read indicate that the mic port can be used for programming.
Here, start with this one, which specifically references programming cables:
http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/lbi-library/lbi-39175a.pdf
At this time I am inclined to think you have been given false information. I do not think that mic port programming is possible with an unmodified Orion.
If' I'm wrong then I would have very much appreciated finding the right answer, oh, about fifteen or twenty years ago when I first started using Orions. Using the DB37 programming cable is usually something of a chore. Not usually very convenient at all.
DisasterGuy
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I agree with Elroy. There was no mic programming on the Orion or 7100 and I am not aware of a 500m/MDX cable that didn't require a PIM (RIB). There is a programming cable (requires a PIM) for the Orion Desktop station that goes on the mic port of the desktop enclosure.
Like Elroy I have only ever seen cables for the rear connector (both for use with PIM and without) and the 2 prong option cable connector (mounted to the control head). I must have 20 Orion/7100 cables of those types with hundreds of Orion and 7100 radios in service.
Do you have a link to what you purchased?
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Like Elroy I have only ever seen cables for the rear connector (both for use with PIM and without) and the 2 prong option cable connector (mounted to the control head). I must have 20 Orion/7100 cables of those types with hundreds of Orion and 7100 radios in service.
Do you have a link to what you purchased?
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DisasterGuy
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By the way, once a programming cable is connected and the radio powered on it will go into program mode itself (the screen will say PC PROG). This is achieved by the programming cable shorting 2 pins.
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Here is the cable that I bought:
RFguys.com - GE Ericsson M/A-Com ComNet MDX Mobile / Orion Station Programming Cable TQ-3372
I think i see where I messed up... I just read where the cable I purchased is for "MDX / Orion Base Station (product code: DS.....) (base station / wall-mount models only)".
Would this be the correct cable I need?
http://www.rfguys.com/product/ge-ericsson-ma-com-jaguar-orion-programming-cable-tq-3377-1
My radio is an Ericsson Orion (Model D28LPX) with features 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, ,09, 10, 12, 16, 22, 29.
Would this be the correct cable I need?
http://www.rfguys.com/product/ge-ericsson-ma-com-jaguar-orion-programming-cable-tq-3377-1
My radio is an Ericsson Orion (Model D28LPX) with features 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, ,09, 10, 12, 16, 22, 29.
Yes, that would appear to be the correct type cable. But mine is the genuine GE version.
The nice thing about that cable is that it connects directly to the RS232 port. No need for a TQ3370 programming RIB box. (I have several of those. Maybe I should sell off a couple before they're worth less than a penny.)
The nice thing about that cable is that it connects directly to the RS232 port. No need for a TQ3370 programming RIB box. (I have several of those. Maybe I should sell off a couple before they're worth less than a penny.)
DisasterGuy
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Correct, that is for the desktop enclosure. I would recommend an OEM cable. Check out FMR and New London Technology.
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DisasterGuy
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This is the OEM cable. CA101288V15
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jimboyle
I literally have a screw loose !
Want to sell the MDX cable ?
DisasterGuy
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Just to be clear, that cable will only program a MDX in a desktop enclosure. The MDX/500m programming cable while identical in appearance is different.
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jimboyle
I literally have a screw loose !
Ugh, then it won't work for me. I have a pair of UHF MDX's I have been wanting to program on 440.xxxx for years
I believe you could rewire the cable to become a regular MDX cable. Hall Electronics has lots of GE cable information including wiring diagrams. Check it out.
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