I would like to program a UHF GE MPA for some ham repeaters. I have done LOTS and LOTS of Motorola programming but never any GE. Can you please inlighten me what I need? Like do I need a RIB or anything like that? Also, where would I find programming software?
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GE MPA Programming
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You will need a GE RIB like a TQ3370 and an old version of ProGrammer, and a Cable to match the MPA, and a computer with a serial port and a serial cable between the rib & computer. (All things that are being tossed out a lot lately) so check around with anyone that worked for places that used EDACS radios in the last 30 years. There are some versions of programmer that do not do trunked, and that would even work for you. I bet someone will help you out free or very reasonably.
Hi; I have a Polaris RIB that programs Motorola and GE radios. I also have a MPA cable. If you are interested Email me direct at radios4william@yahoo.com Thanks, Bill
Would I be able to use my Motorola RIB?
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Hi, No you would not. The Polaris programmer is for GE and there is a adapter that programs Motorola. Let me know if you are interested? Whay type of RIB do you have? Aftermarket or Motorola? Bill
Hi, No you would not. The Polaris programmer is for GE and there is a adapter that programs Motorola. Let me know if you are interested? Whay type of RIB do you have? Aftermarket or Motorola? Bill
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Or can go ribless. Iv never had a problem and iv used these guys for programing MPA.MRK.LPE.Jaguars,Orions
RFguys.com - GE M-PA M-PD MPD MPA MTL P400 VHF UHF Programming Cable
RFguys.com - GE M-PA M-PD MPD MPA MTL P400 VHF UHF Programming Cable
I second that for rfguys.com. I've used a few of their programming cables with no problems. And programming software is available on eBay for around $25-$50. Search "EDACS or M/A Com ProGrammer" programming software and it should come up. 
I have an aftermarket reproduction of the Motorola RIB. I emailed RF Guys and they said the same thing about not needing a RIB. I found the software. Thank you everyone for your help! Anyone have any words of wisdom before I program my first GE?
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