Help Needed With a Spectra

[jeepjunkie007]

Goodmorning All,

I recently purchased a Motorola Spectra 110w vhf high band radio. The unit is designed to be a trunk mount I believe. I was hoping to get any information I could as well as what programming cable was needed, as i know they are different depending on the model or head? of the spectra. The model number is T83GXA7HA4AK. I've included a couple pictures of the unit in hopes that they will help you more than me. Also to avoid all the responses regarding Motorola programming software, I KNOW IT REQUIRES AN AGREEMENT! I am not looking for the software, my buddy is licensed to have the software, its just that neither one of us are familiar with the spectra models. Thanks in advance for all your help!

 

[RodStrong]

Looks like you will need a high power cable.

Don't forget the RIB, unless you buy a more expensive ribless cable.

Good luck.

 

[mbnv992]

What I would do before ANYTHING, is to make sure that radio is / or get it recapped as soon as possible. These spectra's have a known issue with leaky caps (which in turn can cause a TON of problems including lower volume, dim display, power up issues, a "pop" in audio etc. etc. ).

Besides that, you are still missing the power cables, the speaker/cable, etc. (Your radio is in fact a remote mount unit with an A4 head).

If you are having it installed in a vehicle, I highly recommend taking it to someplace and have it done professionally. This is not a job for a newbie. (No offence to any newbies here ), and this includes the programming. If you don't know what your doing with these radios, that is prime time to brick it / screw something up.

 

[cmdrwill]

110 watt VHF Hi band 146-174 Spectra. It has the Encryption option, altho the board may not be there.

You will need the "High Power" DC cable AND the remote cable that goes from the left DB25 connector to the DB50 connector on the back of the control head housing. And of course the spkr and Mic.

The "Hi power" programming cable is listed here on BatLabs .http://batlabs.com/images/spechi.gif

Some more info here on Mike's wonderful collection of cable diagrams.
Motorola SPECTRA Mobile Radio Information

 

[cmdrwill]

What I would do before ANYTHING, is to make sure that radio is / or get it recapped as soon as possible. These spectra's have a known issue with leaky caps (which in turn can cause a TON of problems including lower volume, dim display, power up issues, a "pop" in audio etc. etc. ).
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Yes, very important, have it recapped by a Pro.... Echo Comms, as mbnv992 did.

 

[gary123]

as said before recap the unit. once done the radio will exeed your expecations they are great units. Building your cable from batlabs is easy and isnt a complex job.

the software you will need is RVN4001 v 6.00.05 was the last release i believe.