Motorola Spectra

[walruspwaterhead]

Hello I bought a while ago a Motorola Spectra motorola d43kma7ja7bk

and I am looking for someone who has had one as I have a few basic question about the operation of the radio.

If anyone is familiar with this type and is willing to help me out, please PM me

Thanks

 

[Anderegg]

I may have one of those, just replaced it with a W4 Astro version. What questions did you have about it's operation?

Paul

 

[walruspwaterhead]

Thanks in advance for the help Spectra model D43KMA7JA7BK

1. the plug at the back of the radio is that where you program it from ?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3GP4FSCDOHQWnhjXzlCcXlFLXM/view?usp=sharing

2. do i have to find an adapter from that plug in order to plug in my speaker?

3. if 1 and 2 are yes where could i get these cables for cheap as I am disabled and on a tight budget. I could not find the right cables on ebay. I am only 38 but due to diabeties i cannot see to make my own.

4. is there a special tool i need to take the screws out as they almost look round

5. from what i read the front control head comes off, but i do not see how, does it?

Thanks again

 

[Anderegg]

1: Yes

2: Yes, that is called the "accessory port". The speaker plug comes ut of the connector plugged into that, as well as the ignition lead, which is required to be connected to 12v + in order for the radio to power on. This is a standard part of the radio package.

3: eBay is full of cheap accessory connectors. If you need a programming cable as well as the speaker/ignition dongle, you can actually get these in one assembly. For programming you will need a RIB box as well.

Programming Rib Cable Motorola LP Spectra VHF UHF Astro | eBay

If you just want the speaker connector alone, see below.

Speaker Ignition Cable for Motorola Spectra New | eBay

4: Which screws do you want to remove? The Spectra case uses Torx (star) and Allen bolts. You can get a multi tip screwdriver with removable tips that fit these.

5: The front face/head is removed by removing the two Allen bolts on each side of the front of the face. The faceplate pulls off, and it is electrically connected to the body of the radio by a interface board, which can also be pulled off the unit by hand. Once removed, you can even separate the two using a used Spectra remote kit that can be found around $25-40 on eBay.

Paul

 

[cmdrwill]

The radio covers have Torx T15 screws, look for a T15 bit or screw driver.
The screws securing the control head are Metric 2,5 hex.

 

[walruspwaterhead]

Thank you very much, you have helped more than you know. God Bless