Pin-outs for d25 cable to RIB programme HT1000

[Docsteve2]

Dear experts, I’m in desperate need of support in programming some HT1000’s that I’ve had for many years, and indeed had them working at one time.

I bought one of those ebay RIB boxes but obviously they only come with the actual box along with the D25 cable for connection of RIB to COM port. I wonder if anyone can tell me or point me in the right direction for creating the corresponding D25 to handset cable so that I can make one up and programme that way.

or indeed, is there a way of getting this these HT1000’s programmed using the other cable I have which is the eBay D9 to handset cable designed to be used in order to programme directly from DOS ‘machine’ and any tips on how to get this to work? I’m pretty sure I did have this working in the past nut that laptop is long gone so setting up the appropriate DOS machine is not easy these days. Can anyone help me?

 

[mmckenna]

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If you need pure DOS, which you do to get the program to work, I use an old Windows XP laptop that has a true RS-232 port. I downloaded a program called "RUFUS" that I put on a USB thumb drive. I set the laptop to boot up off the USB drive if it is plugged in. I put a copy of HT1000.exe on the same drive. Haven't had any issues, but I'm using a true Motorola RIB and programming cable.

 

[Docsteve2]

Thanks. I’ve tried this using Rufus and booting from DOS on the pen drive, but it refuses to make a successful RIB connection. Any suggestions as to why?

 

[mmckenna]

Thanks. I’ve tried this using Rufus and booting from DOS on the pen drive, but it refuses to make a successful RIB connection. Any suggestions as to why?

Are you using a direct RS-232 connection to the RIB? No USB adapters?

 

[Docsteve2]

Are you using a direct RS-232 connection to the RIB? No USB adapters?

Yes rs232 to RIB box, no USB involved in connection.

 

[buddrousa]

Is the Rib Box Powered by a 9 Volt Battery or Wall Wart?
Have you put a new Battery in the Rib Box?
Have you tested the Wall Wart Power Supply?

 

[Docsteve2]

Is the Rib Box Powered by a 9 Volt Battery or Wall Wart?
Have you put a new Battery in the Rib Box?
Have you tested the Wall Wart Power Supply?

The RIB box offers both options, I can put in a 9v battery or I can buy and use a 9v plug in power supply, but obviously I’ve don’t neither yet as I don’t have the db25 pin outs to wire the plug yet.

 

[buddrousa]

Over the last 40 plus years I have searched on the internet and built several cables GOOGLE is your friend.
Post 2 shows you the answer you seek.

 

[mmckenna]

Thanks. I’ve tried this using Rufus and booting from DOS on the pen drive, but it refuses to make a successful RIB connection. Any suggestions as to why?

The RIB box offers both options, I can put in a 9v battery or I can buy and use a 9v plug in power supply, but obviously I’ve don’t neither yet as I don’t have the db25 pin outs to wire the plug yet.

The computer won't show a connection to the RIB. The RIB isn't smart, it's just a fancy level converter, RS232 to TTL. It's not going to show a connection unless there is a radio connected.