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CDM1250 Remote Head Cable Length
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mmckenna
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I've run about 25 feet without issue. I don't know what the limit is, but I seem to recall someone doing close to 100.
The "Official" Motorola cable is 10 conductor flat cable (not twisted pair). It uses an RJ-50 connector on the end.
But the outer two pins are used for handset audio, and if you are not using the telephone style handset, a standard Ethernet 4 pair rj-45 cord will work just fine. I've done it before.
The "Official" Motorola cable is 10 conductor flat cable (not twisted pair). It uses an RJ-50 connector on the end.
But the outer two pins are used for handset audio, and if you are not using the telephone style handset, a standard Ethernet 4 pair rj-45 cord will work just fine. I've done it before.
SteveC0625
Order of the Golden Dino since 1972
It is actually an RJ-50 10P10C connector. #9 and #10 are control lines for DTMF if you use the AARMN4026 microphone. If you do not need DTMF, you can use a regular CAT-5 cable in place of the Motorola cable. I’ve heard of runs of 100’ with no problems.
petnrdx
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We ran some that were over 125 ft.
Equipment room to dispatch work stations for back up radios.
Worked fine, but I would not attempt to program over them.
Equipment room to dispatch work stations for back up radios.
Worked fine, but I would not attempt to program over them.
mmckenna
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Yes, excellent point. Program via the rear 20 pin connector, or reassemble the head onto the radio for programming.
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