ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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MattSR
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ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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Hi Guys,

Does anyone have a part number or cheap source for the connector that goes onto the speaker itself? Ive got the 15 pin cable with ignition sense lead already.

I purchased the radio as surplus and it seems that all care was taken to remove it neatly until they got to the speaker - where they just cut the wires at the back of the speaker leaving about 5 inches of wire :o

This guy on eBay has the right bits but won't ship to Oz... --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/KIT38-Motorola- ... 0172827421

Cheers,
Matt
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Re: ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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I get my parts from Mouser, but there might also be suppliers local to you. These are Mouser part numbers, with the 571 prefix, that designates the manufacturer (AMP). The remaining digits are AMP's actual part number. The prices are definitely several years old, and in USD.

AMP commercial 2-pin pin housing, 571-14803190, $0.13
AMP connector pins, 24-18, QTY 2, 571-606181, $0.14

Molex might even make a similar two-pin connector, probably the 0.062 inch size.

I would think that someone here in the states could buy the stuff real cheap and mail them to you. How much can it cost?

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Re: ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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In a pinch, and since you have to add wire to the speaker, leave the connector on the radio cable but separate the wires a little and use some scotch lock tap connectors to connect the speaker wires. When you do get the correct speaker connector the scotch locks are easily removed leaving just a small pinch in the insulation.

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I just tired to buy a couple of the kits and the transaction was blocked by ebay. I'll try again after the 24th when he returns and see if he has any left.
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MattSR
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Re: ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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Turns out I only need one connector :)

If anyone could oblige that would be great ;)
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Re: ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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Thanks Jhooten!
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Re: ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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These parts are available from Mouser for pennies apiece.
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Re: ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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I hate those connectors ugh....I just end up retrofitting something easier....lately, some phono plugs are my favorite.
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Re: ASTRO/Spectra Speaker plugs

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MattSR wrote:Turns out I only need one connector :)

If anyone could oblige that would be great ;)
I would be happy to send you one connector with pins. I will need a address for mailing.

Will
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