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Vp600 programming cable help

Recce_randy

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Is the programming cable for a vp600 available anywhere or is compatible with other models of Ef Johnson programming cables?
 

kd4efm

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I ordered off ebay to get one that db9 to side port. Like 15 20$
 

DeoVindice

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It's a different cable from the 5100 even though they both use the Jedi-type connector. The VP family utilizes USB-LAN rather than serial.

The straight-through USB cable is part number 5970600970; I bought one through our dealer this summer. The VP600 is supposed to go out of support right about now so it might be wise to order one while they're still available.
 

Recce_randy

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It's a different cable from the 5100 even though they both use the Jedi-type connector. The VP family utilizes USB-LAN rather than serial.

The straight-through USB cable is part number 5970600970; I bought one through our dealer this summer. The VP600 is supposed to go out of support right about now so it might be wise to order one while they're still available.
Any dealer you recommend?
 

Recce_randy

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I ordered off ebay to get one that db9 to side port. Like 15 20$
Heard that you’re a dealer in fl I’m in fl as well can’t message you on here for some reason but if you can order cables I’d be interested in buying and we’ll as looking into some vp8000s
 

kd4efm

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I have a cable on order for another customer, I will advise when it gets to me.
Told there are aprox 300 left, but EOL
 
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