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Orion custom program cable.

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I have read a couple of times that either there is GE/Harris manufactured cable, or custom built one that allows the programming through the DB-37 connector of the radio without the control head or heads installed. I have a situation where we have dual control heads in train cab cars. Through trial and error we found that we have to program each control head individually. Normally this would not be a problem, as the control head cables can be removed at the back of the radio. In this case the train manufacturer has spliced both heads into the one DB-37 at the radio. To remove the radio heads individually would require the removal of access panels, in other words a PITA. Does anyone have the part number of this special cable or the wiring diagram and could either post it or forward to me.
Thanks
Jim
 
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