Programming a cdm 1250 with remote head, programming from the brick and it took me several hours to finally get the radio to read and write. Any idea why this was? Can ribbon cables go bad? I had to mess around with the ribbon cable on the unit itself ( the brick not the actually head) several times to get it to program.
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Cdm 1250 with remote head programming
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sometimes the programming cable will not work with the remote kit, you have to put the radio back together, program it, then put the remote heads back on.
clbsquared
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Ditto with what the above two said. I never program a CDM in remote setup. I always reassemble it into one unit. Yes, its a pain in the butt, but it programs much easier.
mmckenna
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You can also program using the rear 20 pin connector (with a 16 pin cable). Might be easier than taking the remote head apart.
Here's the diagram to roll your own:
http://www.batlabs.com/images/rkn4083.gif
Here's the diagram to roll your own:
http://www.batlabs.com/images/rkn4083.gif
Now the stupid thing won't power on with the remote head. But the program cable shows power. Ugh I hate Motorola lol
Also those ribbon cables need to be handled carefully. It is very easy to not get them seated completely or fold the cable over while inserting it breaking a lead. Check them for continuity.
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