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Motorola Speaker
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mmckenna
I ♥ Ø
Kenwood KES-5 is a good speaker, but about the same size as the Motorola.
Kenwood KES-3 is smaller and works well. However, the KES-3 is sold under many different names, you can find them from many sources under different part numbers.
The Harris speaker is smaller than the Motorola speaker, but bigger than the KES-3 and works well.
Lots of good options out there if you look around.
Kenwood KES-3 is smaller and works well. However, the KES-3 is sold under many different names, you can find them from many sources under different part numbers.
The Harris speaker is smaller than the Motorola speaker, but bigger than the KES-3 and works well.
Lots of good options out there if you look around.
I use the HSN4042 in my new truck. They are the "covert" speaker for the APX/XTL. Half the size of the standard speaker and has proper XTL/APX plug.
Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
KES-5 is what I use. It doesn't distort at higher volume levels like the Motorola speakers do.
mmckenna
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Yeah, those are pretty nice.
I also had a Yaesu MLS-100 speaker that's been pretty solid.
Yep. XTL5000 puts out 13 watts at 3.2 ohms, and 7.5 watts at 8 ohms. SP-35 is rated 7 watts at 4 ohms; pushing the edge of the envelope there….
Ubbe
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Motorola got smaller speakers and I've tried different models. That HSN4042 type use a thin plastic casing and it isn't good sounding too me. The best smaller speaker from M with a similar size as HSN4042 are probably the SSN4005A type that use a much thicker and heavier wooden type of casing and the speaker element seems also to be different and have a really pleasant sound. Maybe it is rated for higher wattage as well. The model number will change depending of what connector that sits at the end of the cable. I believe it was too expensive to manufacture and probably too good for its purpose so are only available as vintage and second hand.
/Ubbe
As mentioned above, there are smaller /\/\ options. I have also used Speco 5 Watt speakers when the need for water resistance was more important (although, the standard Motorola speakers are pretty resistant to spills and moisture in their own right). Note: Speco 5 W speakers could be damaged if the volume is cranked up too much.
I have used the one Ubbe posted above, and they work well with Motorola mobile radios. Know that you can still cut the ends off of the speakers (if they come with an end), and pin these out to other radios. I often use the speaker posted above with Motorola Trbo series mobiles with the larger accessory connector, for louder audio or remote audio out from a mobile mounted in a rack in another room.
I have used the one Ubbe posted above, and they work well with Motorola mobile radios. Know that you can still cut the ends off of the speakers (if they come with an end), and pin these out to other radios. I often use the speaker posted above with Motorola Trbo series mobiles with the larger accessory connector, for louder audio or remote audio out from a mobile mounted in a rack in another room.
