Simple, "duh" question about prog. mobiles..

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:06 pm

When programming a mobile radio, does it have to have 12v power as if it was in the car, or does all it need is to be attached to the programming cable?

fire_master_21 · Post by **fire_master_21** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:10 pm

yup needs the 12v

Bruce1807 · Post by **Bruce1807** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:21 am

But ya don't need power to the rib if it's a Spectra/Astro Spectra

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:55 am

Thanks, I guess I'll have to find a converter. What do you guys use?

This is an M1225 btw.

kb0nly · Post by **kb0nly** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:40 pm

I'm not sure about the M1225's current requirement in receive, but you could use something as simple as a small 12v battery to a wall adapter, but that would only be good for receive and programming, don't transmit with that arrangement.

I used to have a 2 amp 13.8v wall adapter that i would use for powering HT's with battery eliminators for doing the same thing, then i finally put another 25amp power supply on the work bench for that.

jmr3865 · Post by **jmr3865** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:17 pm

i bought myself a power supply-converter. it was the easiest way to go.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:01 pm

Thanks guys, I'll see what I can find.