Is this radio able to be programmed using the same medium as spectras and astro spectras or is HKN6155 necessary? I'm unable to read the radio using my serial -> RIB -> DB15 radio setup. (With Astro25 Mobile)
Thanks
Thanks
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Astro Spectra PLUS programming cable ?
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No, they use different cables. The logic is the same as the XTS2500/5000 portables. A regular RIB is not used.
thanks! As great as batlabs is and unless I'm an idiot, there isn't a single mention of that over there.
I guess it's time to hack up a mic and make a cable...
I guess it's time to hack up a mic and make a cable...
It programs through the back 15 pin. I built one a while back using a max233 chip. It uses four data lines and ground. Any XTS series cable can be modded to work by adapting the lines to a 15 pin connector.
can you share any other info or schematics? I'd REALLY appreciate it!
thx
thx
Wait, I'm a moron. It doesn't use a max chip. I was thinking of something else.
Anyway, I think I found a home made cable. I no longer have a plus to test it but will try checking against the manual to see if it looks correct.
Anyway, I think I found a home made cable. I no longer have a plus to test it but will try checking against the manual to see if it looks correct.
if you'd be willing to part with that cable, I will gladly send you some funds via paypal to save me a trip to the closet for my soldering iron and/or whatever else
If it's the right one I will sell it. Just be aware it's home made. I got busy and was unable to check it out but I will get back with you soon and we can go from there. You might send me a PM just to remind me.
I kindof need to get this thing up and running as I just purchased this through ebay and have no idea of testing it without programming it. If you or anyone on here knows of a schematic somewhere for the programming cable I would be tickled pink! thanks
This is what I have by looking at my cable.
9 pin serial_________15 pin
2-----------------------------11
3-----------------------------13
5------------------------------8
7------------------------------9
__________________5 = ignition sense
9 pin serial_________15 pin
2-----------------------------11
3-----------------------------13
5------------------------------8
7------------------------------9
__________________5 = ignition sense
ahhh, so there is no RIB required or any inline electronics at all?
No its ribless
beautiful. Thanks so much for your help!
WAIT
missed one
9 pin serial_________15 pin
2-----------------------------11
3-----------------------------13
5------------------------------8
7------------------------------9
8------------------------------1
__________________5 = ignition sense
missed one
9 pin serial_________15 pin
2-----------------------------11
3-----------------------------13
5------------------------------8
7------------------------------9
8------------------------------1
__________________5 = ignition sense
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no dice. Radio failed to ack. c0000386 Something seems odd to me, are there any other shorts in that setup or are they all just pin for pin connections?
damn, missed your last post lol
Yea, like Michael Bolton in Office Space "I always forget some mundane detail"
still nothing. Ima so sad...
hmmm
let me keep checking into it
let me keep checking into it
at least this time I saw a quick blip of the TX LED at the same time my PC bonked with the error msg. so "something" is happening
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