Motorola GM MC MCS MCX VRM Mobile Radio Programming Cable - for 25-pin Accessory port

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Programming Cable for most Motorola MC MCX and GM series VHF/UHF Mobile Radios
Connects directly to PC serial port, no special programmer/adapter required.
All-in-one replacement for Motorola RIB box and Motorola programming cable RKN4063A combination.
Unlike most other cables, no RIB (Radio Interface Box), batteries or 25-pin adapter is required, this connects directly to PC or laptop.
This cable has a unique proprietary RIB chip built into the connector shell.

Programs the following Motorola mobile radios using the 25-pin accessory connector:

MCS-2000 (MCS2000), MCS-2100 (MCS2100)
MC-900 (MC900), MC-2100 (MC2100)
MCX-1200 (MCX1200), MCX-2000 (MCX2000)
GM-900 (GM900), GM-1100 (GM1100), GM-1200 (GM1200)
GM-2000 (GM2000)
VRM650 (VRM-650) VRM850 (VRM-850) data radios

Important notes on programming the MCS2000 series and related radios listed above:

Due to the way the Motorola SB9600 programming bus was implemented in these radios, certain configurations/revisions may exhibit programming difficulties when using the front mic jack. The following are known Motorola issues with both 100% on-spec Motorola programming equipment and third party equipment (assuming correct programming setup):

1. Radio attempts to enter programming mode, but display goes blank or displays an error code instead of "PRGM". Probable cause: Some radios, usually remote-head versions, cannot be programmed reliably through the front mic jack. Solution: Configure the radio with an attached head for programming, or program radio using the 25-pin accessory port (this is the correct cable for programming via the accessory connector).

2. Radio does not enter programming mode (radio does not react at all to read/write attempts). Probable cause: Sense transistor in radio head is damaged, usually by accidentally shorting the mic connector to ground or attempting to use an incorrect mic/accessory. Solution: Replace transistor Q0662 (radio head) or program radio using the 25-pin accessory port (this is the correct cable for programming via the accessory connector).

Note: Our SKU 33911 (8-pin mic-jack) programming cable will work with all radios/configurations except as noted above and is usually recommended. It can be exchanged for one of these 33960 cables if required.

DB-9 (9 pin) serial connector, no adapter or batteries required. Length = 32"
This is a brand new, tested and guaranteed-to-work cable.
No software is included with this cable - Programming software is readily available online.
Quality North American-manufactured product with a full life-time replacement warranty.
Unlike some transistor-based cables, this cable cannot damage your radio by corrupting the codeplug.

SKU 33960