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C2518
19th September 2018, 05:02 PM
After years of carrying my old 9505A in a bag, I have finally managed to source a secondhand Pivotel cradle (with data interface) and the Beam Hands Free Interface Model-MCHASY001408 to install into my Defender here in Sierra Leone. I'm now trying to source the connecting cables. I've contacted Pivotel and am waiting on a reply but wondered if anyone on here might know an alternative source?

C2518
9th December 2018, 03:15 AM
Well, unfortunately that idea was a bust as the cradle and interface unit weren't compatible, Pivotel customer service were very helpful. So I've now sourced a complete kit from the US, based on a BEAM RST978 MCHASY001404 Interface unit and a generic handset cradle. The transceiver cable runs separate mic and audio jacks which connect to the standard 9505A handset. Ideally, I'd like to be able to use the Pivotel cradle I already have which takes the transceiver cable connecting straight to the cable with no separate jacks. Would anyone know if or where a cable like this might be sourced?

trout1105
9th December 2018, 07:41 AM
Those ports look like standard old school com ports, try asking you local computer nerd that has a heap of the older hardware stashed around if he has a suitable cable.
Or eBay may provide you one just search com port cables[thumbsupbig]

LRJim
9th December 2018, 07:52 AM
Old school computer screen cable will fit, you can still get them easily heaps of newer tech still uses it. Officworks JB $2 shops even have them laying around.
Cheers

Just not the 15 pin one obviously

C2518
11th December 2018, 12:02 AM
Cheers, will give it a go.