{"product_id":"motorola-aarkn4083a-programming-and-test-cable","title":"Motorola AARKN4083A Programming and Test Cable","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eProfessional Rear Accessory Interface for CDM and PRO Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Motorola AARKN4083A is a high-grade programming and test cable designed for professional mobile radios.\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike standard front-mic programming cables, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003eAARKN4083A\u003c\/b\u003e interfaces directly with the radio's rear accessory connector. This allows technicians to program, align, and test the transceiver without disconnecting the front-panel microphone, making it an essential tool for bench testing, service center diagnostics, and complex vehicle installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine Motorola Solutions accessory, this cable acts as the critical data link between a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eRadio Interface Box (RIB)\u003c\/b\u003e and the radio chassis. It is specifically engineered for the robust MOTOTRBO legacy and Professional Series mobile radios, including the popular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"266\"\u003eCDM\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"274\"\u003eGM\u003c\/b\u003e families. Its heavy-duty construction ensures stable data transmission during sensitive firmware flashes and frequency alignments, protecting the radio's internal circuitry from communication errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRear Connector Access\u003c\/b\u003e: Enables programming and testing through the rear 20-pin accessory port, keeping the front mic jack free for operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Purpose Functionality\u003c\/b\u003e: Supports both data programming (via RIB) and electrical testing\/alignment procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Grade Stability\u003c\/b\u003e: Shielded cabling prevents RF interference from disrupting data flow during the programming process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOEM Precision\u003c\/b\u003e: Manufactured to exact Motorola specifications to ensure a perfect mechanical fit and proper pin alignment every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBroad Series Support\u003c\/b\u003e: The industry-standard cable for maintaining and configuring the CDM, PRO, and GM series mobile fleets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService Center Essential\u003c\/b\u003e: A must-have component for any professional radio shop performing internal diagnostics or bench alignments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003eAARKN4083A (AARKN4083)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterface Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003eRadio (Rear Port) to RIB Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003e20-Pin Accessory Plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003eProgramming, Alignment, and Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\"\u003e1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003eCDM750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eCDM1250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,2,0\"\u003eCDM1550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,3,0\"\u003eCDM1550.LS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003eCDM1550.LS+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003ePRO3100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,2,0\"\u003ePRO5100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,3,0\"\u003ePRO7100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003eGM140\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eGM160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,2,0\"\u003eGM338\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,3,0\"\u003eGM340\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003eGM360\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003eGM380\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,2,0\"\u003eGM640\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,3,0\"\u003eGM660\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003eGM1280\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eGM3188\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,2,0\"\u003eGM3189\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,3,0\"\u003eGM3688\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003eMCX760\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eMCX780\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDoes this cable plug directly into my computer?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eAARKN4083A\u003c\/b\u003e requires a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eRadio Interface Box (RIB)\u003c\/b\u003e to function. It connects the radio to the RIB, which then connects to your computer via a serial cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCan I use this for the PM400 mobile radio?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, however, use with the PM400 requires the additional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eFKN8113\u003c\/b\u003e adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs this cable returnable?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Per manufacturer policy, programming and test cables are considered specialized service tools and are not returnable once purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy use the rear port instead of the mic jack?\u003c\/b\u003e The rear port provides access to additional data pins and audio paths that are sometimes necessary for advanced testing, alignment, and certain firmware configurations that the front mic port may not support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e1-year manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Radio Communications Corp.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43935290916967,"sku":"AARKN4083A","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/5570\/9799\/files\/AARKN4083Aa.png?v=1781484597","url":"https:\/\/tavaone.com\/products\/motorola-aarkn4083a-programming-and-test-cable","provider":"Tava One \/\/ W4GGJ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}