PATH_Matt
Newbie
I did a quick search, but couldn’t find an answer. Are older APX accessories like speaker mic compatible with the new APX N30 radios?
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APX N30 Compatibility
- Thread starter PATH_Matt
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Nope, the N series have a mini GCAI accessory connector, older APX have the full size GCAI
There is an adapter:
www.magnumelectronics.com
There is an adapter:
Motorola PMLN8334 GCAI Mini to GCAI Cable Adapter
Mini-GCAI to GCAI cable adapter allows audio connectors for APX 8000. 6000, 4000 radios with the smaller APX N series connector
www.magnumelectronics.com
PATH_Matt
Newbie
Ah, that’s mildly infuriating. Thanks for the info.
monitor142
Member
Going to the APX N series is a fresh start unfortunately. We have around 800 4000's on our system and nothing is backward/forward compatible as our end users need to purchase new subscribers.
Based on the price point of these portables and the need for new everything, I'm pushing end users to KW/EFJ VP series. They just work.
-M142
Based on the price point of these portables and the need for new everything, I'm pushing end users to KW/EFJ VP series. They just work.
-M142
2wayfreq
Member
Yeah, let's just say the armtwisting to go to a very expensive platform with little alternative is bugging quite a few people in my camp. EFJ and Armada are such a ray of sunshine and work so well together. Anyway...
N series isn't much different than going from XTS to APX. All new stuff then also. Time changes.
I thought all Kenwoods dating back to the 80’s shared the same accessories?
DeoVindice
P25 Underground
High-tier Kenwood radios have used the same accessory connector since the mid-90s. Same for antenna connectors.
