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Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:46 pm
by biglogdog
Does anyone have a programming cable schematic for the astro spectra plus?? I realize the cables used with the rib don't work. Thanks!

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:18 pm
by jmr061
It has the "rib" built into the cable so to speak. There are electronics contained within the cabling. It is not a simple build if that is what you are thinking.

Jason

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:19 pm
by biglogdog
Yeah I was thinking it would be a simple build but thanks for the reply. If anyone may have one they are trying to get rid of let me know. Thanks Jason

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:14 pm
by resqguy911
And if you're searching for a cable, look for HKN6155

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:18 pm
by biglogdog
OK thanks

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 6:36 pm
by biglogdog
Alright so it programs from the front rather than the 15 pin accessory port on the rear?

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 3:37 am
by jmr061
biglogdog wrote:Alright so it programs from the front rather than the 15 pin accessory port on the rear?
Astro Spectra Plus radios program through the keyloader port...so a dashmount it plugs into the control head and on a remote mount it plugs in into the kvl port on the drawer unit.

Don't freak out when the control head blanks out after you plug it it. The radio actually resets itself and the display remains blank.

Jason

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 5:56 am
by resqguy911
Since it hasn't been explicitly stated here, you are using Astro25 CPS and not Astro Spectra, right?

Re: Astro Spectra Plus Programming Cable

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 11:40 am
by biglogdog
Yes I'll use the ASTRO25 CPS. I've been programming spectras and astro spectras for years and the AS+ looks almost identical so it would lead one believe it would use the same cables. But now I know. Thanks guys.