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Motorola XPR6550

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kd9gsm

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I have just purchased a Motorola XPR6550. I am wondering if the proprietary antenna connector Motorola is using on this radio has a name. I was looking to purchase an adapter to use this radio on an outdoor antenna. It sounds silly given where the radio was built to be used but that doesn't change the way I want to use it. If anyone has any information on what this antenna connector is named or any info on where I could possibly buy an adapter to change it to any common antenna connector, I would greatly appreciate your help.

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Golay

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Actually there was

This makes sense. And no, there is no adaptor for the 7550.

When we were still programming radios, my Bearcom vendor did sell me an adapter for BNC that went into the antenna jack. I remember it was a pricey item. Sorry no clue what the part number would of been. When we went from the 6550's to 7550's, all departments are now in the radios in different zones, so no need to program anymore.
 

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When we were still programming radios, my Bearcom vendor did sell me an adapter for BNC that went into the antenna jack. I remember it was a pricey item. Sorry no clue what the part number would of been. When we went from the 6550's to 7550's, all departments are now in the radios in different zones, so no need to program anymore.
An antenna adapter for a 6550 should cost no more than $3. At least that's what I see them for, & paid in the past.
 
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