RCA Dealer

[N2PDQ]

I see this has been discussed before, but didn't see a resolution.

I have a RDR9000 Repeater, with a BRM300d mobile, and a RDR5220U handheld.
Looking where I can purchase the cables and software.

Really would like to get the equipment on the air

Any dealers around that would sell me whats needed?

Thank You all

 

[N4KVE]

Last I heard they won’t do that. But if you get the equipment to them, they’ll be glad to program the equipment for you at the going rate.

 

[N2PDQ]

Thanks for the reply. I know they would.


Still would like to maintain my own radios.

 

[mmckenna]

I had a department bring me a few RCA radios that they got tricked into buying. I tried for quite a while to get software/cables to program them. There wasn't any way I could figure out how to get them. I finally gave up, had them send the radios back, and buy some Icom's.

 

[headsense]

I am not located in North America but have a copy of an RCA dealer licencing agreement that was distributed with an RCA programming software package for that region (not the one you need by the way). Essentially "The first rule of Fight Club is that you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule is also that you do not talk about Fight Club." I assume one of the strategies to protect the dealer / distributor market share and generate a continuous income stream past the initial sale given the type of low cost product and market they are targeting. You have to try all avenues but a highly public and regulated forum such as this one will likely yield little. Maybe some luck over your most southern border or just pay the man and move on. Good luck.

 

[mikegilbert]

Found this, but no reference to the other software. Appears they program via ethernet. I'd message them and see what they can do.

Good luck!

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

I had a department bring me a few RCA radios that they got tricked into buying. I tried for quite a while to get software/cables to program them. There wasn't any way I could figure out how to get them. I finally gave up, had them send the radios back, and buy some Icom's.

Erik Estrada (CHiPS) did some ads for RCA radios,,,, briefly.

 

[mmckenna]

Erik Estrada (CHiPS) did some ads for RCA radios,,,, briefly.

That should have been warning enough.

 

[N2PDQ]

You are correct. Struggling actor. LOL

 

[N2PDQ]

Found this, but no reference to the other software. Appears they program via ethernet. I'd message them and see what they can do.

Good luck!

Thank you!! I will give them a call on Monday.

 

[ChrisE_STB]

Discount Two Way in California is the biggest pain in the ass to deal with. The will not sell the RCA software or programming cables, they want you to send the radios to them everytime something needs to be changed. Just stay away from any RCA radios. At one point they were selling P25 radios, that offered "AES" encryption, and we asked them how do we keyload the radios, and their answer was we had to share the key with them, and they would load it. Hard pass.

 

[wirelesssamurai]

If you are still looking, the software and cables will cost around $370. Try emailing Rickey at sales@rcacommunicationssystems.com . If nothing else he may be able to give you info on a local dealer that can program them for you. Those units are capable of analog and DMR operation.