Adapter for XTL-5000?

5-sides · Post by **5-sides** » Tue May 31, 2005 5:28 am

We are pulling our Spectras and replacing with XTL-5000's. Both are UHF trunk mounts with W-7 heads. I heard a rumor that there is an adapter that would let us use the existing cable for the control head, but I can't find anything at Moto about it.

Does anyone know if there is such an animal, or will I have to pull and replace all our cables? Thanks in advance.

Victor Xray · Post by **Victor Xray** » Tue May 31, 2005 6:06 am

I remember learning about this cable after seeing how that accessory connector on the back of the XTL is an ugly beast. After poking around, I found two different part numbers. I assume you're wanting the audio adapter. Not totally sure how the data cable differs, maybe it just has different pins connected. Anyway, hope this helps...

HKN6158A - Audio Cable Adapter $49 List
Adapter cables that allow you to convert your existing ASTRO SPECTRA and ASTRO SPECTRA Plus accessory cables for use with the XTL 5000.

HKN6159A - Data Cable Adapter $49 List
Adapter cables that allow you to convert your existing ASTRO SPECTRA and ASTRO SPECTRA Plus accessory cables for use with the XTL 5000.

5-sides · Post by **5-sides** » Tue May 31, 2005 8:04 am

Thanks. Switching RF packs only will save us far more than the expense of the adapter cables!

5-sides · Post by **5-sides** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:33 am

Well, as it turned out, Mother M did us right for once. She included everything we needed. All I am having to do is provide 12VDC to the "new and improved" accessory connector she supplied. I can do the whole exchange and programming operation in 20 min all by my lonesome. Granted we have a pretty simple setup, but its the one thing that has gone right lately.

Victor Xray · Post by **Victor Xray** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:55 am

Good to hear.

Which kit# did you order?