My RIB, is it a good one??

unlisted · Post by **unlisted** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:13 am

I purchased a RIB recently, off eaby, from radiostew-aol.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-RIB-with-serial ... dZViewItem

Now, I am wondering if its a good enough RIB to use/ program the following radio types.

Motorola MTS 2000, HT1000, Saber, System Saber, Astro Saber, Astro Spectra.

Now, am I going to be risking "making a brick" out of my radios, or is this a good enough RIB? Anyone use this type of RIB?

Thanks for your input.

RESCUE161 · Post by **RESCUE161** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:16 am

You should be fine with that RIB as the Radiostew version is basically the same electronically as the Motorola RIB.

Heck, I don't even use my Motorola RIB that I have. I use an aftermarket "Poket RIB" on everything and haven't bricked a radio yet. It's been programming radios for years with no problems. I will cry if it ever goes missing or breaks...

bellersley · Post by **bellersley** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:47 am

I have two of those, and they work flawlessly. They're an identical clone to the real RLN4008 and are compatible in every way. The first RIB I got from Stew however, needed some touching up in the solder department. A pin on a chip wasn't soldered, and the RIB didn't work until I figured that part out.

Also, it's impossible to "brick" any of the radios you posted, so don't worry.

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:23 am

I've used that RIB for several years and it's still working great! Good choice....

salberd · Post by **salberd** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:58 pm

I build the same RIB and have delt with Stew in the past. It's based and a PCB board by Sandy Ganz. We just add the componets.

It's a great kit.. Good luck.