CDM 1550LS - Rookie Question

kccjs268 · Post by **kccjs268** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:05 pm

Okay, I have a real dumb question....

So I have a CDM 1550LS UHF, and this would be the first time that I'm buying an antenna and cable for it -- What kind do I need? and the connector from the cable to the radio, what is that? I'm replacing my Kenwood TK Series radio and the antenna connector doesn't match. I was really hoping there was a kit out there somewhere, and maybe one with the connector plug already attached since i'm a bad crimper.

Thanks

d119 · Post by **d119** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:00 pm

The name of the connector on the back of your Motorola mobile is called a "Mini-UHF". If you're looking to just adapt from the TK series radio, Radio Shack sells a Mini-UHF to SO-239 connector that will accept the PL-259 that currently plugs into your TK series radio, and give you a compatible Mini-UHF connector that will mate with your CDM series radio. I would recommend this as a temporary fix only, however.

Radio Shack also sells a "twist on" Mini-UHF connector that will twist on to properly prepped RG-58 coax. Some will say that twist-on connectors are crap, and while I agree it isn't the most ideal thing, I've run them in my truck for over three years without any trouble.

The Mini-UHF connectors also come in crimp-on varieties, and I'm sure someone on the board here has one or two or three they could sell you. I'd recommend you buy a few, in case you make mistakes putting it on.

Good Luck!

kccjs268 · Post by **kccjs268** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:51 pm

Hey thanks d119, I didn't know there was an adaptor.

I knew someone on here would help, no matter how lame the question was.

Thanks again

Alex

d119 · Post by **d119** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 5:00 pm

No such thing as a lame question, in my opinion anyway. Good luck with it, we're here to help.