Installation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 3 Universal Relay Controller Installation
- Chapter 4 Options and Accessories Installation
- 4.1 Dash-Mount Accessory Installation
- 4.2 Remote-Mount Accessory Installation
- 4.2.1 Emergency Pushbutton or Footswitch Installation
- 4.2.2 Horn (External Alarm) Relay Installation
- 4.2.3 Lights (External Alarm) Relay Installation
- 4.2.4 Gunlock Installation
- 4.2.5 Horn-Ring Transfer
- 4.2.6 Record Audio Out Jack of Transmit and Receive Audio
- 4.2.7 Earphone Jack
- 4.2.8 USB Data Cables
- 4.2.9 RS232 Cables
- 4.3 Vehicle Interface Port Overview
- 4.4 Compatibility of Emergency when Attaching a Siren
- 4.5 Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 100W)
- 4.6 Memory and Three-Day Secure Key Retention Option
- Chapter 5 Motorcycle Radio Installation
- 5.1 Motorcycle Radio Description
- 5.2 Installation Overview
- 5.3 Installing the Universal Mounting Plate
- 5.4 Installing the Speaker and Control Head
- 5.4.1 Handlebar Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Together
- 5.4.2 Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Together
- 5.4.3 Handlebar Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately
- 5.4.4 Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately
- 5.5 Installing the Speaker
- 5.6 Installing the Microphone Hang-Up Clip
- 5.7 Installing Antenna Base and Cables
- 5.8 Installing the Antenna
- 5.9 Cable Routing
- 5.10 Installing the Weather-Resistant Enclosure
- 5.11 Transceiver and Cabling Installation
- 5.12 Installing the Emergency Switch Option
- 5.13 Installing the External Alarm Relay Option
- 5.14 Installing the Headset Accessory
- 5.15 Installing the Control Head Sunshield
- 5.16 Horn/Lights Wiring
- 5.17 Emergency Switch Wiring
- Chapter 6 Finishing the Installation
- Chapter 7 Best Practices: Installation & Troubleshooting
- 7.1 Check Wiring of Ignition and Radio Ignition Sensing
- 7.2 Check Physical Installation of Radio Ground and Radio Accessory Wiring
- 7.3 Improve the Electrical Quality of the Power and Ignition Lines
- 7.4 Minimize the Effect of Poorly Grounded Antennas
- 7.5 Jump-Start the Vehicle
- 7.6 Eliminate Noise/Howling from PA Speaker
- A.1 Basic Ordering Information
- A.2 Motorola Online
- A.3 Mail Orders
- A.4 Telephone Orders
- A.5 Fax Orders
- A.6 Parts Identification
- A.7 Product Customer Service
6878215A01
4-12 Options and Accessories Installation: Memory and Three-Day Secure Key Retention Option
4.5.2 Adapter Cable
If you are planning on installing an APX 7500 radio as a replacement for an ASTRO Spectra radio,
the following adapter cables are available:
NOTE: The adaptor cables can only be connected to J2 in the rear of the transceiver.
Use the HKN6158_ audio adapter kit cable if your vehicle was formerly wired for an ASTRO Spectra
or ASTRO Spectra Plus radio, and used the rear cable pins as shown in Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12. Rear Accessory Connector Audio Configuration
Use the HKN6159_ data adapter kit cable if your vehicle was formerly wired for an ASTRO Spectra
or ASTRO Spectra Plus radio, and used the rear cable pins as shown in Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13. Rear Accessory Connector Data Configuration
You must attach the correct adapter. Installing the wrong adapter may cause damage to the data
communication circuitry inside your radio. If you are unsure of the pinout of your former wiring
harness, please consult your ASTRO radio installation technician.
4.6 Memory and Three-Day Secure Key Retention Option
For the installation or removal of the Memory or 3-Day Secure Key Retention Options
(MHLN6999_ and MHLN7000_), see the APX 7500 Basic Service Manual (6875964M01).
Part Number Description
HKN6158_ Cable, Audio Adapter Kit
HKN6159_ Cable, Data Adapter Kit
VIP OUT 2
IGNITION
SPKR
LO -
N.C.
GND SPKR
HI +
SWB+
EMER
N.C.VIP OUT 1
MIC HI
N.C.PTT DISC.
AUD
N.C.
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3
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9
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VIP OUT 2
IGNITION
SPKR
LO -
CTS-ASTRO
RTS_DCE
DIG
GND
SPKR
HI +
SWB+
EMER
BUS-VIP OUT 1
RTS-ASTRO
CTS_DCE
BUSYTX-ASTRO
RX_DCE
RX-ASTRO
TX_DCE
BUS+
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3
21
9
1011121314
15
768