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wanted:part# for Motorola rib and where to purchase..

Post by giguchan »

Hi gang,
I 'll make this short , I'm looking for the part number for a MOTOROLA rib to program my CDM'S.
thanks. :D
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Post by MOT1 »

Gig:
RLN4008B or RLN4008E (newer version)
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thanks for the info..

Post by giguchan »

hey..
do you use any of them? which ones? problems? is there much difference between the 2 units?
thanks Gig
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Post by Monty »

Hello:

A good topic to review:

http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?t=35702

Both Motorola Ribs are A-OK, and will program just
about any Motorola Radio and is a great start if
you desire a stable program platform.

Many chose the Motorola Rib due to the "Quality" of the
Componets used, like the DB25 and DB15 connecotrs
made by AMP, the Heavy Duty 9 Volt DC Power Block,
and if you look close you will find the AMP Connectors
are "Secured" to the PC board with Stainless Steel
Hardware ( Only in the B versions )
along with a "Sealed"
ON/OFF C-K Switch that is completely enclosed to prevent
Dust contamination and intermittent operation


Note: You will find Motorola did away with the Stainless Steel
Hardware in the E Series Rib ( not a good idea ) as I have found
persons who due a lot of Connecting / Disconnecting of the program Cables will eventully have trouble with the header
breaking away from the PC board.

The Cable Extender Dongle is REQUIRED if you have a E Series
Rib

All Motorola Rib Boxes go though a number of Performance
test ( to insure all stages work ) along with over 5 Quality
Control stations.........No room for error here.

They are also HIghly Recommended for these later
model radios for the above reasons to aid in the prevention
of a Code Plug or Radio failure



The RLN4008B has been around for over 14 Years
and is a proven perfomer ! In the event you have
a Bad Cable, blow out a diode or 2, they "Can Be Repaired "
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The RLN4008E is still a good Rib Box, BUT they are almost
next to impossible to repair
in the event of a problem
they may develope inside them.

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I think we bought the very last of the RLN4008B's before
they came out with the E series, and I sell them off to friends
and associates from time to time

Monty
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thanks monty!

Post by giguchan »

I tried to view the link you sent me but it went no where... if it's the same pic i see here then i have a better understanding of what you mean.. it looks kinda small in there!! think i'm better off with the proven model....
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Post by Monty »

HI:

Here is the tpoic thread again


http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?t=35702


Yes, if you are speaking about the close proximity
of the parts in the SMC Rib, they are pretty close.

Monty
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