Programming Spectra through mic connector?

[fire-medic8104]

I know I have seen this before, but can't find it. Is it possible to program through the mic connector? It is just a pain with some of the consoles I deal with when some of these guys that install them don't leave enough slack to pull the radio out.

[n7maq]

I know I have seen this before, but can't find it. Is it possible to program through the mic connector? It is just a pain with some of the consoles I deal with when some of these guys that install them don't leave enough slack to pull the radio out.

The only Spectra that will allow that is the Astro Spectra Plus. The legacy units, as well as the Astro units will not.

[fire-medic8104]

ok, thanks.

[Will]

Remove the control head, two Allen socket head screws.

Then put a remote face plate on and program the radio thru the DB25 connector. Requires a simple jumper in the face plate or the 25 pin programming cable that turns on the radio.

[spectragod]

We have a spare head made up with a programming cable soldered in, remove the screws & head, insert programming head and go. I can concur with people not leaving a service loop.

[fire-medic8104]

Good Ideas, Thanks!!

[fire-medic8104]

I just came across a good head. Can't find my spectra service manual. Can anyone give me a pinout on what I need to solder to in order to make a programming head.

Edited: Meant that for spectragod. What pins did you solder to make it work?