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Hello everyone.

Im trying to remote mount my older Spectra radio and im having trouble finding the right cable. Its an older radio (model no. DA4KM+067W) but from what ive been able to find it is remote-able. Ive tried to find cables but the only ones i can find have the DB15 connector.

Unless im wrong (which is very possible) i can use this:
Motorola Astro Spectra Remote Housing Model HLN6432B HLN6432C | eBay for the head.

And use this:
Motorola Astro Spectra Remote Inter Connect Board Lot of 2 | eBay for the radio.

Im having trouble finding the right cable to go between the two. If it matters, i use the radio as receive only scanner. The connection on the rear (DB15?) is occupied and has power and the speaker coming out of it. Im obviously no expert and im aware that i probably sound like an idiot but i dont know who else to ask. Thanks in advance for any help or advice anyone can give.

Ryan
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In most cases the mentioned parts will work. But some Spectras will need minor jumper changes on the remote interconnect/interface board. Best to get the Spectra face plate with either one or two 25 pin connectors.

The later cable and control head housing work.
 
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