Programming a remote head XPR 5550
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KCOEM 9103
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Programming a remote head XPR 5550
I installed a 5550 that was programmed by someone else prior to it getting a remote head kit. It has been installed for about a year, and the user needs to reprogram the radio. He is using the programming cable that utilizes the mic port but is getting a no connectivity error on CPS. I am assuming the 5550 is still programmable even when remotely mounted. Can someone confirm? Thanks in advance
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EindhovenOne
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Re: Programming a remote head XPR 5550
I am surprised you didn't get a reply to this already.
On the radio unit itself, there are two plugs. One where the remote head cable plugs in, and another that is a standard USB Type B plug (like the almost square one but with beveled corners - usually come with printers). All you need is a USB-B to USB-A (standard USB like on a thumb drive) cable add plug the B-type end into the local radio, not the remote head, and the A-type end into his computer. It doesn't need to be any type of proprietary Motorola USB cable, it is a standard USB-B >>>> USB-A cable (you could in fact just use a printer cable just like this). He should have no problem then.
On the radio unit itself, there are two plugs. One where the remote head cable plugs in, and another that is a standard USB Type B plug (like the almost square one but with beveled corners - usually come with printers). All you need is a USB-B to USB-A (standard USB like on a thumb drive) cable add plug the B-type end into the local radio, not the remote head, and the A-type end into his computer. It doesn't need to be any type of proprietary Motorola USB cable, it is a standard USB-B >>>> USB-A cable (you could in fact just use a printer cable just like this). He should have no problem then.
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Re: Programming a remote head XPR 5550
Interesting, I don't recall my 5550 having a USB connector. Regardless, I can program mine just fine using a GCAI cable into the mic jack on the remote head. I now have Bluetooth configured, and just program it that way.
Re: Programming a remote head XPR 5550
The TIB for the HHCH has a USB-B socket
Re: Programming a remote head XPR 5550
Ok... HHCH - but not the standard remote kit, using the normal head, right? Or did I totally overlook a connector on my radio...escomm wrote:The TIB for the HHCH has a USB-B socket
Re: Programming a remote head XPR 5550
No you're right it's only the HHCH TIB that has the B socket
Standard control head is simply the GCAI jack
Standard control head is simply the GCAI jack
Re: Programming a remote head XPR 5550
Even more confusing... some remote kits apparently have a GCAI on the TIB as well as the one on the head... for instance:escomm wrote:No you're right it's only the HHCH TIB that has the B socket
Standard control head is simply the GCAI jack
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But not all. All the ones I've ordered only have the DB25 on the TIB.
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tztop10
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Re: Programming a remote head XPR 5550
For my XPR I have a cable for back and front, both go into US and get recognized as a network device and works from the remote head