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That's it. It's capable of programming multiple radios. using one right now with an XTL2500
 

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That's it. It's capable of programming multiple radios. using one right now with an XTL2500



Thanks. Also when programming do you also require a power supply for it if so what is that part #.


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It's a USB cable, it doesn't need power from anything special other than the computer its plugged into. Unless you're talking about the radio, which needs to be on (12v).
 

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It's a USB cable, it doesn't need power from anything special other than the computer its plugged into. Unless you're talking about the radio, which needs to be on (12v).



Yes I mean the radio. What is the part number for the 12 volt power adapter?


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I don't mean to be rude but these are fundamental radio questions and if you can't answer them, why are you programming?

To answer your question, you'll need a power supply to hook the 12v to the power in the wall. Google is your friend. Astron Power Supply should be a good start for you to start researching.
 

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Mobile radios run off 12-13.8 volts DC. The plug in the wall at home [or anywhere] supplies 117 volts AC current. You will need a 12 volt power supply like Astron, or a dozen other companies make to supply 12 volts to the radio from the wall. Or, you can simply bring a car battery in the house to power the radio. But as said before, this is basic radio 101. Even my wife who knows ZERO about radios knows this.
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Mobile radios run off 12-13.8 volts DC. The plug in the wall at home [or anywhere] supplies 117 volts AC current. You will need a 12 volt power supply like Astron, or a dozen other companies make to supply 12 volts to the radio from the wall. Or, you can simply bring a car battery in the house to power the radio. But as said before, this is basic radio 101. Even my wife who knows ZERO about radios knows this.
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Thank you all. I'm 19 and have no experience with electricity conversation. Thanks


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All this 12 volt mobile radios used in a house requiring a 12 volt power supply was learned while getting my Novice license. Read up on the differences between a linear, vs switching power supply. Good luck.
 
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All this 12 volt mobile radios used in a house requiring a 12 volt power supply was learned while getting my Novice license. Read up on the differences between a linear, vs switching power supply. Good luck.



Absolutely. Will do. Thanks.


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