MTS2000 help

briansc · Post by **briansc** » Fri Dec 21, 2001 4:08 am

I have several MTS2000 radios and recently purchased a programming cable for them, they are all the same model and have the same fetures. I can't get the programming cable to work. I have the Motorola RSS but the codeplug is not found. The cable has a 25 pin connector and hooks into the printer port (LPT1), is there a connector I can purchase to hook it up the the serial port. Any help? You can email me at [email protected]

Code636 · Post by **Code636** » Fri Dec 21, 2001 4:23 am

I take it you do have the rib between the cable and the computer, and try doing a com port test under setup and it will let you know your on right com port. doesnt work on printer port, thats an LPT port.

Post by **wavetar** » Fri Dec 21, 2001 4:27 am

From the sounds of it, you have the proper programming cable, but if you're plugging it straight into your computer, you're missing a very important piece. You require something called a Radio Interface Box (RIB, for short)and cable. This unit allows your radio & computer to understand each other, the programming will not work without it! I suggest you read the programming primer here for more info.

http://www.batlabs.com/newbie.html

Todd