P5500 Programming Cable

[KG5HHS]

Hello Everyone,
I have decided to go ahead and jump off into the "getting a new portable" relm. My newest Harris radio other than this one has been a p7200. The radio is ordered and on its way. I was just curious if anyone could give me some clarity on the programming cable. Does this radio need the newer cable listed for "P5300, P5400, P5500 and P7300" or will the one I have for the 5100, 7100 and 7200" work? I haven't seen the radio or cable up close, just in pictures but the cables look very similar. I'd hate to spend $130+ for this when what I have will work. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

 

[radio_etc]

You will need a new programming cable for your P5500.. rfguys.com should have them for around about $80or so.

 

[wa8pyr]

Hello Everyone,
I have decided to go ahead and jump off into the "getting a new portable" relm. My newest Harris radio other than this one has been a p7200. The radio is ordered and on its way. I was just curious if anyone could give me some clarity on the programming cable. Does this radio need the newer cable listed for "P5300, P5400, P5500 and P7300" or will the one I have for the 5100, 7100 and 7200" work? I haven't seen the radio or cable up close, just in pictures but the cables look very similar. I'd hate to spend $130+ for this when what I have will work. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

If the newer cable specifically states P5500, that's the one to use. If I recall correctly it's the same cable used for the XG15/25/75 portables (which are all current production) and the cable for the 5100/7100/7200 definitely will not work.

 

[radio_etc]

Yes its same programming cable that programs XG15/25/75 P7300.

 

[wanabe]

$129 on Flea Bay from RF guys. I got one from them last month.

 

[KG5HHS]

I finally just decided to purchase one from rfguys. Thank you all for the help.