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Astro spectra, uses USB to program???
Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 8:10 am
by Zap
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.
Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 8:58 am
by mancow
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
Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 9:39 am
by wavetar
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
USB Programming cables
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 3:51 pm
by Microwave Mike
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
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 8:51 pm
by Zap
Any cable diagrams available?
Re: USB Programming cables
Posted: Tue May 13, 2003 5:25 am
by alex
Microwave Mike wrote: It uses a Maxim 232 series chip in it
Gee, I wonder where that Idea came from?
Posted: Tue May 13, 2003 1:24 pm
by radioinstl
THE ASTRO SPECTRA PLUS ALSO USES THE NEW ASTRO 25 SOFTWARE AND RIBLESS USB OR SERIAL CABLE