# Cables for using digirig with RA25

**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** retevis-ra25
**Created:** [January 28, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263 "2025-01-28T17:32:24Z")
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### Author: ![KQ4GAH](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/c6cbf5/32.png) [@KQ4GAH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KQ4GAH)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263/1 "2025-01-28T17:32:24Z")

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Hi everyone,

I have a RA25 dual band radio laying around and want to use a digirig with it. What cable would I use.

Thanks in advance

73 de KQ4GAH

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### Author: ![Constrainted](https://forum.digirig.net/user_avatar/forum.digirig.net/constrainted/32/2219_2.png) [@Constrainted](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Constrainted)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263/2 "2025-01-28T17:49:09Z")

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This is Retevis RA25, correct?

73 Constrainted

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### Author: ![KQ4GAH](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/c6cbf5/32.png) [@KQ4GAH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KQ4GAH)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263/3 "2025-01-28T17:55:38Z")

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Roger Roger.

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### Author: ![K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/user_avatar/forum.digirig.net/k0tx/32/3_2.png) [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263/4 "2025-01-28T23:04:44Z")

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Looks like RJ45 mic connector, possibly same as RT95 which fits AT-778 cable from store.

> [@Cable for Retevis RT95](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cable-for-retevis-rt95/742):
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> Do you offer a cable for the Retevis RT95?

You can confirm by ringing pin 1 (GND) to the chassis.

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### Author: ![KQ4GAH](https://forum.digirig.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/c6cbf5/32.png) [@KQ4GAH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KQ4GAH)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263/5 "2025-01-31T14:21:28Z")

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Ringing the pin? I don’t understand. I am still really new to this part of radio.

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### Author: ![K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/user_avatar/forum.digirig.net/k0tx/32/3_2.png) [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-using-digirig-with-ra25/5263/6 "2025-01-31T14:58:16Z")

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Sorry for the use of the lingo. Ringing in this context refers to confirming the electrical continuity (contact) between the radio’s chassis (ground) and the pin on the mic connector. You can use a multimeter in the continuity or resistance mode for this.
