Spectra HHCH and siren DEK?

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Jaqx
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Spectra HHCH and siren DEK?

Post by Jaqx »

Can a hand held control head Spectra be used with a Spectra A7 siren and DEK?

How 'bout using a Maratrac HHCH and a Spectra Siren and DEK.

What I'm trying to do is, obviously, use a motorola siren in a vehicle with a HHCH. I've got access to the sirens and the HHCH Maratrac is already installed.

Ideas apreciated.

Thanks much,
Jaqx
copcarguy
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no can do

Post by copcarguy »

Cannot put a dek siren package on a hhch.
Jim202
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Re: no can do

Post by Jim202 »

I may be wrong, but the VHF Spectra system that I started with originally had the siren, DEK and a dual radio HHCH set up. Modified the radio control cable between the SIU and the radio to remove the DEK box. It use to be connected between the radio and the SIU. Now I run the control cable direct from radio to the SIU.

You need to be real careful as the SIU needs to be grounded to a common point with the radio. Don't relie on the internal cables to provide the ground.

I have several SIU boxes that won't turn on the radio because of this. Would like to get a diagram of the SIU in order to repair them.

Jim
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