Astro spectra, uses USB to program???

Zap · Post by **Zap** » Sun May 11, 2003 8:10 am

I am told that Astro spectras program rib-less.
Does anyone know about this?
What model or series this is likely to be found in?
Where can I find the info to make a cable?
What RSS version would this be (too bad I can't ask where to get...)

Z.

mancow · Post by **mancow** » Sun May 11, 2003 8:58 am

You can ask, but you will be told it's Motorola.

I've never owned one so I'm probably talking out my arse here but from what I've read they use the regular RIB system for programming. There should be some info on the main batlabs site about it.

I belive the super new generation of radios are going to USB but I will never have that kind of $ to find out first hand.

mancow

Post by **wavetar** » Sun May 11, 2003 9:39 am

The only USB radios I know of right now are the XTS5000/2500. You can also get a ribless serial cable for them. The Astro Spectra replacement will likely be USB as well.

Todd

Microwave Mike · Post by **Microwave Mike** » Mon May 12, 2003 3:51 pm

I have seen the USB cable for the XTS5K however you can't Flash with it.
To flash you Must use the serial cable, it is also ribless. It uses a Maxim 232 series chip in it.

MM

Zap · Post by **Zap** » Mon May 12, 2003 8:51 pm

Any cable diagrams available?

Post by **alex** » Tue May 13, 2003 5:25 am

Microwave Mike wrote: It uses a Maxim 232 series chip in it

Gee, I wonder where that Idea came from?

radioinstl · Post by **radioinstl** » Tue May 13, 2003 1:24 pm

THE ASTRO SPECTRA PLUS ALSO USES THE NEW ASTRO 25 SOFTWARE AND RIBLESS USB OR SERIAL CABLE

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