{"product_id":"motorola-aad68x501-ct-106-programming-interface-cable","title":"Motorola AAD68X501 (CT-106) Programming Interface Cable","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEssential Pigtail Adapter for Vertex Standard \u0026amp; eVerge Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Motorola AAD68X501 (also known as the CT-106) is a specialized programming interface cable designed to facilitate data communication between portable radios and a PC.\u003c\/b\u003e This cable serves as the necessary \"pigtail\" adapter that connects a radio to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"253\"\u003eFIF-12A USB Interface Box\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered for precision and reliability, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"326\"\u003eCT-106\u003c\/b\u003e ensures a stable connection for frequency programming, firmware updates, and feature configuration across a wide range of Vertex Standard and Motorola eVerge portables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine Motorola Solutions accessory, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eAAD68X501\u003c\/b\u003e is built to maintain signal integrity during the sensitive data transfer process. Without this specific interface cable, the FIF-12A cannot communicate with the radio’s side accessory port. Whether you are managing a small fleet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"289\"\u003eVX-261\u003c\/b\u003e units or a complex \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"315\"\u003eEVX-530\u003c\/b\u003e digital system, this cable is a mission-critical tool for any radio technician's service kit.\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\"\u003eRequired Interface Component\u003c\/b\u003e: Necessary adapter to bridge compatible portables to the FIF-12A USB Interface Box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStable Data Transfer\u003c\/b\u003e: Optimized to prevent data corruption or communication timeouts during the programming process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Connection\u003c\/b\u003e: Designed specifically for the threaded or non-threaded accessory ports of Vertex-style portable radios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenuine OEM Quality\u003c\/b\u003e: Manufactured to exact specifications to ensure long-term durability in professional service environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSimplified Fleet Management\u003c\/b\u003e: Enables quick and easy access to radio settings, emergency features, and channel configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompact and Portable\u003c\/b\u003e: Lightweight, flexible design makes it easy to store in a programming kit or technician's bag.\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\"\u003eAAD68X501 (CT-106)\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-to-PC (via FIF-12)\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\"\u003eCable Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003eProgramming Pigtail Adapter\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\"\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0\"\u003eRadio Programming and Maintenance\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\"\u003eVX-231\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eVX-261\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,2,0\"\u003eVX-260 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,3,0\"\u003eVX-350 Series\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\"\u003eVX-451\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eVX-454\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,2,0\"\u003eVX-459\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,3,0\"\u003eVX-450 Series\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\"\u003eEVX-261\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eEVX-530 Series\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=\"11\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus\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=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003eCT-106 Interface Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eAAD68X501\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,2,0\"\u003e✅ Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003eUSB Interface Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eFIF-12A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,2,0\"\u003e❌ Sold Separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003eProgramming Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eCE Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,2,0\"\u003e❌ Sold Separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorola FIF-12A USB Programming Interface (FIF-12A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorola EVX-261 Portable Digital Radio (EVX-261)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorola VX-450 Series Portable Radio (VX-454)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorola Programming Software (CE150 \/ CE156)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eCan I plug this cable directly into my computer's USB port?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eCT-106\u003c\/b\u003e is a pigtail adapter and must be used in conjunction with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eFIF-12A USB Interface Box\u003c\/b\u003e. It does not have a direct USB connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs the programming software included?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Programming software is typically licensed separately. You will need the specific \"CE\" software version that corresponds to your radio model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDoes this work with the newer R-series radios?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This cable is specifically designed for legacy Vertex Standard and eVerge models. Newer MOTOTRBO models typically use a direct USB-to-radio cable like the PMKN4128.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e1-year manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830784245934,"sku":"AAD68X501","price":49.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/0845\/4744\/files\/AAD68X501a.png?v=1778178722","url":"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/products\/motorola-aad68x501-ct-106-programming-interface-cable","provider":"Atlantic Radio Communications Corp. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}