Johnpayette
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I am looking for a programming cable for the XTL5000 that plugs into the microphone port. Its a square plug not for 05 heads. I already have a cable for the xtl2500 that you plug in and rotate
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Programming cable for Motorola XTL5000
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Johnpayette
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I prefer usb but serial is ok. I think its a W2 head or Astro Head
is it absolutely necessary that it goes through the mic port? I had found one on ebay a while back that went to the back accessory port, its been good for me.
If its the W Head like used on the old Spectras you are better off programming it through the rear. Moto did make a mic jack serial cable for the radio, but they are rare and insane expensive when they do come up. No one ever made an aftermarket for a couple of reasons. There is a circuit that would have to be duplicated and popularity. We had a couple of the cables on the ancient fleet of W4's we maintained for programming in-car.
I never have seen a USB W mic jack cable.
EDIT: The serial mic jack cable is HKN6155
I never have seen a USB W mic jack cable.
EDIT: The serial mic jack cable is HKN6155
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Johnpayette
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Do you have the part number?
Johnpayette
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Thank you for the part number. The front plug in is a little high for right now. I am just learning to program these radios for Tow Trucks to monitor Police and EMS
Rear (J2) Programming Cables for APX/XTL:
USB - HKN6163
Serial - HKN6160
USB - HKN6163
Serial - HKN6160
Houston area has a lot of TDMA so you may want to look into something that will do TDMA.
Yeah, there is that too. Not to mention HORRIBLE NAS programs installed in the Wreckers (edit for @KevinC) already, some without the N in NAS lol.
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And for the record, Houston has wreckers, not tow trucks. 
No more wreckers, no more wreckers!
Johnpayette
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I have 5 XTL2500 2 APX 4500 and a Unication G4 in my own truck and 2 Kenwood NX 820HG
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Johnpayette
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You must listen to HCSO 44E15 Send me a wrecker. Need a wrecker at Hwy 6 & Bellaire, No more wreckers, wreckers move up and chip
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I’m positive some of the DDM TG’s are kept FDMA due to improperly programmed wrecker radios.
I concur.
Johnpayette
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I’m positive some of the DDM TG’s are kept FDMA due to improperly programmed wrecker radios. What does this mean? Who does the best programming in Houston for wrecker radios
It means someone did not have a clue what they were doing and programmed radios that ended up affiliating and causing the talkgroups to revert back to Phase 1 FDMA. I LOVED inhibiting these radios as a system manager.
As for your second question, everyone will say they make the best, but there are TONS that create just horrible programs that have absolutely no business being anywhere near a programming cable and a copy of CPS.
As for your second question, everyone will say they make the best, but there are TONS that create just horrible programs that have absolutely no business being anywhere near a programming cable and a copy of CPS.
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Don't you want the USB version of that cable?
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