October 12, 2005 HLN6923A
3-8 Options and Accessories Installation: Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 110W)
5. Squeeze the covers together bending the wires in the strain-relief features. You may need a
pair of pliers to seat the assembly covers.
6. Once the covers are fully seated, fasten them with the cover screws. Tighten the screws
firmly but do not over-tighten them. Be sure none of the wires are pinched.
7. Reattach the accessory connector assembly to the back of the radio and fasten it by finger-
tightening the jackscrews to prevent any loosening.
3.4.4 Adapter Cable
If you are planning on installing an XTL 2500 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 3-6:
Figure 3-6. 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 3-7:
Figure 3-7. Rear Accessory Connector Data Configuration
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.
54
3
21
9
1011121314
15
768
VIP OUT 2
IGNITION
SPKR
LO -
CTS-ASTRO
RTS_DCE
DIG
GND
SPKR
HI +
SWB+
EMER
BUS-
VIP OUT 1
RTS-ASTRO
CTS_DCE
BUSY
TX-ASTRO
RX_DCE
RX-ASTRO
TX_DCE
BUS+
54
3
21
9
1011121314
15
768