Description
Remote Control Head Power and Audio Cable for Mobile Transceivers
Integrated power routing, external audio distribution, and ignition sense link configured for heavy-duty vehicle installations.
The Motorola HKN6188B is a genuine original equipment manufacturer multi-function cable harness engineered to optimize the setup of professional mobile communication fleets. Built specifically for remote-mount and dash-mount configuration decks, this comprehensive 10-foot wiring line serves as a central lifepath for your control interface. The Motorola HKN6188B Control Head Power and Speaker Cable combines essential primary conductors into a single heavily insulated jacket, delivering clean DC electrical current to the remote control head while maintaining independent pathways for external loudspeaker output and localized ignition sensing. The Motorola HKN6188B is the updated version of the Motorola HKN6188A and Motorola HKN6188.
This industrial-grade wiring asset is an indispensable tool for public safety fleet mechanics, municipal utility installers, transit system integrators, and heavy equipment technicians. By integrating three critical connection functions into a single shielded run, the cable simplifies vehicle cable routing through firewalls, center consoles, and under-seat trays. The integrated ignition sense conductor permits professional automation setups, allowing the host transceiver to power up or down seamlessly when the vehicle engine is turned, minimizing vehicle battery drain over long idle periods.
Field installers must note that this hardware assembly is built explicitly to mate with compatible P25 and commercial mobile transceivers featuring appropriate rear-deck or mid-power multi-pin interfaces. It does not carry standalone active power inversion software or digital encoding nodes. The standalone mobile transceiver chassis, external structural mounting trays, high-output external mobile speakers, and primary DC battery power extension bundles are sold separately.
Key Features & Benefits
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Unified Cable Harnessing: Integrates DC power distribution, external speaker terminal outputs, and an ignition sense wire line into one streamlined jacket.
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Ignition Sense Automation: Built-in conductor paths allow the vehicle key position to govern radio power management, eliminating manual switch tracking.
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Heavy-Duty Shielded Integrity: Constructed with premium insulation barriers to protect internal signals against engine block heat and electromagnetic noise.
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Flexible 10-Foot Reach: Generous physical path length provides adequate cable slack for routing cleanly around dashboards, seats, and service panels.
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Genuine OEM Standards: Manufactured strictly as an official Motorola HKN6188B Control Head Power and Speaker Cable assembly to match precise factory electrical loads.
Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Brand |
Motorola |
| Model/SKU |
HKN6188B |
| Product Type |
Control Head Power and Audio Cable |
| Core Integrations |
Power, Speaker, Ignition Sense |
| Cable Length |
10 Feet |
| Product Weight |
0.53 lbs |
| Color |
Black |
Compatibility
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| APX1500 |
APX1500ENH |
APX2500 |
APX2500ENH |
| APX4500 |
APX4500ENH |
APX5500 |
APX6500 |
| APX7500 |
APX7500CONSOLETTE |
APX8500 |
APXCONTROLHEAD |
| ENHANCEDAPX5500 |
ENHANCEDAPX6500 |
ENHANCEDAPX6500/LI |
MANTARAY EXPRESS |
| PM1500 |
XTL5000 |
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Recommended Accessories
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Motorola HLN6863B Rear Ignition Cable – Mid-power rear ignition control wiring cable designed to expand power distribution automation profiles across compatible mobile radio installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact physical length of this unified cable assembly?
This multi-conductor installation line measures exactly 10 Feet in length, providing versatile positioning slack across standard vehicle cabins and center consoles.
Can this harness be utilized to program or update radio firmware?
No, this cable is designed strictly to distribute electrical current, handle speaker audio routing, and manage ignition triggers. It does not contain data-bus lines for firmware flashing.
What does the ignition sense line actually accomplish inside the vehicle?
The ignition sense line connects to your vehicle's switched fuse block, telling the radio to automatically wake up when the key turns on and safely power down when the engine stops.
Does this package include an external speaker unit?
No, this item consists strictly of the required integration cable harness. Compatible external mobile loudspeakers and mounting brackets must be purchased separately.
Is this an authentic factory part or a generic reproduction wire?
This is a genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part produced by Motorola under part number HKN6188B, guaranteeing precise current management and durable terminal sizing.
Does it feature built-in inline fuse protection?
The primary power delivery leads are designed to be run through matching fuse paths to shield your control head and mobile radio infrastructure against unexpected automotive voltage spikes.
Warranty
1-year manufacturer’s warranty.
