Almoast all analogue Motrola two-way radios utilise the legnedary Motorola RIB box that can be used in conjunction with a RLN4460 test box or stand-alone.
However you intend to use the Motorola ROB box, one thing’s for sure, it’s an incredibly complex subject working out which cable you need for both programming and testing and which for just proghramming (sometime’s that’s the same cable).
This article is intended to guide you through the convolution and simplify this to ensure you find the cable you need.
Note: This article is intended for Australia and New Zealand users only.
Note2: This guide is about the classic RLN4008_ RIB box. RLN1015 SmartRIB is not covered here.
You can also download: Motorola RIB Box manual and read a guide on the RIB box.
RIB Box & Accessories
| Order Code | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RLN4008 | The RIB Radio Interface Box itself. | Requires one of the below cables. |
| 3080369B72 | 9 Pin PC to RIB Cable (IBM AT or Compatible) | Most popular as most PCs (used to) have a 9-pin D-sub serial RS-232 connector. |
| 3080369B71 | 25 Pin PC to RIB Cable (IBM XT or Compatible) | Very unpopular. It’s rare to find a 25-pin serial connector on a PC in Australia. |
| EPN4040 EPN4041 EPN4042 | 9V RIB Power Supply | 110v 110v 230v UK & EU Only. |
| RLN4460 | Test Box | Requires “Programming & Test” Cable. |
Programming / Test Cables
| Order Code | Compatible Radios | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKN4083 | GM3188, GM3688, GM CB Mobile, GM328, GM338, GM CBPRO | Programming & Test | Also known as AARKN4083 HLN9742 required to update firmware. Alternate: RKN4075+RKN4081 can also be used to rapidly update firmware. |
| GTF374 | GM3188, GM3688, GM CB Mobile, GM328, GM338, GM CBPRO | Programming | Front microphone port only. |
| RKN4083 | GM3188, GM3688, GM CB Mobile, GM328, GM338, GM CBPRO | Programming | Rear port only. |
| RKN4074 | GP328, GP338 | Programming & Test | HLN9742 required to update firmware. Alternate: RKN4075+HLN9742 can also be used to rapidly update firmware. |
| PMKN4001A | GP328, GP338 | Cloning Only | – |
| PMKN4004 | EP450, CP140, CP160, CP180, PM400 | Programming & Test | Can also be used to test the accessory connector on DEP450, but not for programming. RLN5583 required to update firmware. |
| JMKN4123 | GP328 Plus, GP338 Plus | Programming & Test | HLN9742 required to update firmware. |
| PMKN4010 | DM4000 Series | Programming | Not for RIB or Test box. USB Programming Only Rear Socket Only |
| PMKN4016 | DM4000 Series | Programming & Test | For use with RLN4460 only. Not for use with RIB box. |
| PMKN4117 | DP2000, DP3441, DP3661e | Programming & Test | For use with RLN4460 only. Not for use with RIB box. |
| PMKN4013 | DP4000, DP3400, DP3600 | Programming & Test | For use with RLN4460 only. Not for use with RIB box. |
| PMKN4012 | DP4000, DP3400, DP3600 | Programming | Not for RIB or Test box. USB Programming Only |
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