Smart Rib Vs Normal Rib

[Vercomm]

Just a few quick questions about the moto smart rib:

1. can it program all the radios that a normal rib can?

2. do all the normal rib cables work on a smart rib?

3. What more can a smart rib do than a normal rib?

4. What radios require a smart rib to program?


Thanks,

Jamie

[Rick Rock]

The only main difference between te 2 is the smart RIB is used for flashport upgrades. Other than that it uses the same cables, same power supply, and works on all the same radios.

[n7maq]

My Smart RIB RLN1015D does not have a place for a battery, you need to use a P/S, and the power supply is not the same as the RLN4008. The center pin is ground on the Smart RIB; reverse that of the RLN4008 RIB.

It has a 9 pin connector on it, not the 15 pin to connect to a computer. It is a lot easier to get a cable for.

It cost more.

Jim.

[Bruce1807]

0180302E27 is the part number for the Smartrib Power Supply
RLN4488A will get you the Smart Rib battery pack.
It screws to the bottom of the rib and takes about 6 AA cells

[Will]

0180302E27 is the part number for the Smartrib Power Supply
RLN4488A will get you the Smart Rib battery pack.
It screws to the bottom of the rib and takes about 6 AA cells

I wonder if this would "screw" on to the older RIB's that do not have battery provisions? Link to a photo would be nice!!

[resqguy911]

RLN4488A= $123.71 for an empty battery holder. Nice.

[Bruce1807]

The Smartnet rib and the standard rib have the same case (including the hole for the battery but no cavityin the smartrib)
You need to open a standard rib and see if there is a 2 pin orange connector for power but I'm sure it could be hardwired in anyway.

[tgo]

As of May 2013, it appears that the RLN4488A battery carrier is no longer furnished by Motorola. Remaining SmartRibs are subject to "stock on hand."