? Astro Spectra Programming Cable

[Armadillo5]

I have the following: HKN6155A What is this used for and how does it work?

Also, what are the item number's for the programming cable's for both high and low power for the Astro Spectra/W-3 radio's?

Thanx.

 

[KM4WLV]

I have the following: HKN6155A What is this used for and how does it work?

Also, what are the item number's for the programming cable's for both high and low power for the Astro Spectra/W-3 radio's?

Thanx.

I'll see if I can help......

HKN6155A has been replaced by part number HKN6155B (PROGRAMMING/FLASH CABLE,AS PLUS)

0180300B10 - High Power program test cable

3080369B73 - Programming Cable

RKN4047A - RKN4047A

RLN4008E - Radio Interface Box (RIB)

3080369B71 - 25 Pin PC Cable connects the RIB to computer port
Connects the Radio Interaface Box (RIB) to 25 pin computer port.

0180358A56 - Wall mounted power supply, 220 volts
Provides a 220V AC power source for the RIB

Motorola Customer Care (Phone) - 800-814-0601

I'm not sure if this helps out but these are the part numbers listed under the Astro Spectra on Motorolas site (businessonline.motorola.com) I'm not sure if the customer care people will talk to you or not if you don't have a Motorola account. If you don't have an account with them it's not hard to get one set up. Just go to that site & it's pretty much self explanatory from there.

Let me know if I can help you out with anything else !!!

 

[Armadillo5]

Thank you for the response. I guess my questioning is more about what is the difference between Astro Spectra and Astro Spectra PLUS?

I have Astro Spectra's but might have the wrong programming cable. Was wondering how this Astro Spectra PL cable works and if it can be used on a normal Astro Spectra? Is it ribless or does it need a rib when using this cable?

Thank you again for the help.

 

[Luis_R]

Thank you for the response. I guess my questioning is more about what is the difference between Astro Spectra and Astro Spectra PLUS?

There are several differences, 1 being the programming software and cable. HKN6155A or B (depending on time of purchase) is used without a rib and requires the Astro25 software. Used for the Astro Spectra +.

I have Astro Spectra's but might have the wrong programming cable. Was wondering how this Astro Spectra PL cable works and if it can be used on a normal Astro Spectra? Is it ribless or does it need a rib when using this cable?

Thank you again for the help.

The cables you need are 0180300B10 (high power) and 3080369B73 ( mid & low power) and have to be used with a RIB. The software is Astro Spectra RVN4184V. As I mentioned before the HKN6155A\B is a ribless cable and can't be used with the Astro Spectra radio.

 

[polo807]

Re Astro Software

Hello All

I understand the cables and RIB box can be found on e-bay but what what about the software.
Where can that be found and what is a fair price for it.

Thank You.

 

[KM4WLV]

Hello All

I understand the cables and RIB box can be found on e-bay but what what about the software.
Where can that be found and what is a fair price for it.

Thank You.

You HAVE TO buy the CPS from Motorola. You'll need an account with them (which is free to setup by going to businessonline.motorola.com ). After establishing the account you can sign a software license agreement, and then you'll have to call Motorola and ask them to add the CPS for the Astro Spectra to your catalog. And it ain't cheap......... $414.00

Let me say it again - You HAVE TO buy it from Motorola. Of course there are places on the web to find it, (and no I will not disclose where) but you're taking a big chance with it. It may not work with your radio and could possible "kill" it. Don't start asking people on the board for copies or try to buy a copy from someone because that is one of the fastest ways to get booted out of the forums. Not to mention Motorola will come after you AND the person that sold it to you. Their legal divison doesn't play around.

Hope this helps !!! If youhave any questions or need help getting an account setup just ask & we can try to walk you through it. It may take 2-3 days for you to get access.

 

[polo807]

Re Astro

Thanks for the information I would only buy it legal. I have my own business I will get in contact with Moto.

Thank s again

 

[KM4WLV]

Thanks for the information I would only buy it legal. I have my own business I will get in contact with Moto.

Thank s again

No problem bud, just let me know if I can help ya anymore !!

 

[mancow]

An Astro Spectra plus is an Astro Spectra with the vocon board replaced with one that turns it into an XTL. It uses Astro25 software.

Thank you for the response. I guess my questioning is more about what is the difference between Astro Spectra and Astro Spectra PLUS?

I have Astro Spectra's but might have the wrong programming cable. Was wondering how this Astro Spectra PL cable works and if it can be used on a normal Astro Spectra? Is it ribless or does it need a rib when using this cable?

Thank you again for the help.

 

[Armadillo5]

Now it makes sense. Bought new cables today, so now I can plug and play.

Thanx. Very helpful.

 

[n5exy]

Re programming Astro Spectra50w: I have cables and RIB (Maxton RPC-MRIB) and can only "read the radio" with an old, pokey slow laptop with a serial port, running XP. I have not been able to find/use a usb/serial adapter that works with Windows 7. Any ideas? Would Windows 10 work better?

 

[N4KVE]

So someone whose been a member here for 10 years w/o making a single post, makes his first post on a thread that's over 5 years old. Welcome to the forum.

 

[cmdrwill]

For all Astro Spectra's XP and Serial port IS the way to go. The software was written back some time ago.
The software is not fast.

 

[riveter]

HKN6155B - non-RIB OEM. Works best in my experience - fine with windows 7. Should work just fine with a standard run of the mill Serial-USB dongle, as ASTRO Spectras use CPS, not old dead RSS. XP not required.

Moonboots.. I find it and disgusting that you run in here just to throw a nasty remark at a person with a legitimate question and offer no helpful information whatsoever. Especially when this is that member's first attempt to communicate here. I have no rights to scold you here, but that's just a crap way to treat people and I believe it needs to be pointed out to you. Take that as you will.