Motorola NNTN7869A APX Key Load Adapter – 6-Pin Hirose for KVL 4000 Key Loading & Surveillance Kits

Motorola NNTN7869A APX Key Load Adapter – 6-Pin Hirose for KVL 4000 Key Loading & Surveillance Kits

The Motorola NNTN7869A APX Radio Key Load Adapter (also sold as the NNTN7869 and NNTN7869B) is a genuine Motorola adapter. It attaches to the side accessory connector of APX P25 portable radios and provides a 6-pin Hirose connector. That connector lets you hook the radio to a Motorola KVL 4000 key variable loader to load encryption keys, and it also lets you use compatible 6-pin Hirose surveillance kits on APX radios. Radio shops, communications technicians and agency key custodians use the NNTN7869A to keep encrypted APX fleets keyed and ready.

What the NNTN7869A Does

APX radios use a side accessory connector for speaker mics, surveillance kits and data cables. Older Motorola key-loading equipment and many surveillance kits use a 6-pin Hirose connector instead. The NNTN7869A bridges the two. It attaches to the APX side connector and gives you a 6-pin Hirose port, so equipment built for that connector can talk to your APX radio.

Why Key Loading Matters

Many police, fire, federal and public safety agencies run encrypted P25 radio systems, so sensitive communications can’t be monitored with a scanner. For an encrypted radio to talk on those channels, its encryption keys have to be loaded into the radio. That’s done with a key variable loader (KVL), a handheld device that securely transfers the keys.

To load keys, the KVL has to connect physically to the radio. On APX radios, the NNTN7869A provides that connection for the KVL 4000. Without the right adapter, the KVL can’t connect to the radio, and the radio can’t join encrypted talkgroups. Key custodians and radio shops keep the NNTN7869A in their key-loading kits so they can:

• Key new APX radios before they’re issued.
• Rekey radios when encryption keys change or expire.
• Restore keys after a radio is repaired, reprogrammed or loses its keys.
• Key radios in the field during incidents, mutual aid or multi-agency operations.

How to Use the NNTN7869A for Key Loading

1. Turn the radio off, and remove any speaker mic or accessory from the side connector.
2. Attach the NNTN7869A to the APX radio’s side accessory connector.
3. Connect your KVL 4000 keyloader cable to the adapter’s 6-pin Hirose port.
4. Turn the radio on and follow your KVL and agency key-management procedures to load or update the keys.
5. When keying is done, remove the adapter and reattach the speaker mic or the 1575250H01 APX dust cover.

Always follow your agency’s key-management policy and your KVL’s instructions when handling encryption keys.

Using the NNTN7869A with Surveillance Kits

The NNTN7869A also lets some 6-pin surveillance kits connect to APX radios. For example:

• Motorola ZMN6032A 2-Wire Beige Surveillance Kit: Lists the NNTN7869 Hirose adapter as required for APX 1000 through APX 7000 XE and SRX 2200 radios.

For surveillance kits with a 3.5mm threaded plug, use the Motorola BDN6783B APX Radio Adapter instead.

Key Features

• Genuine Motorola adapter: The original NNTN7869A.
• 6-pin Hirose port: Adds a Hirose connector to the APX side accessory connector.
• For KVL 4000 key loading: Connect the keyloader to load P25 encryption keys.
• Works with 6-pin surveillance kits: Run compatible Hirose surveillance kits on APX radios.
• Compact and portable: Fits easily in a key-loading kit or technician’s bag.
• 12-month warranty: Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, and ships in 2–3 business days.

Specifications

• Part number: NNTN7869A (also NNTN7869, NNTN7869B)
• Brand: Motorola (original)
• Type: Key load and accessory adapter
• Radio connection: APX side accessory connector
• Output connector: 6-pin Hirose
• Use: KVL 4000 key loading; 6-pin surveillance kits
• Condition: New
• Warranty: 12 months

Compatible Radio Models

The NNTN7869A fits these Motorola radios:

• Motorola APX 1000, 3000 and 4000: APX 1000, APX 3000, APX 4000, APX 4000 Li
• Motorola APX 6000 series: APX 6000, APX 6000 Li, APX 6000 XE
• Motorola APX 7000 series: APX 7000, APX 7000 XE
• Motorola APX 8000 series: APX 8000, APX 8000 XE
• Motorola SRX: SRX 2200
• Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 6000 series: XPR 6100, XPR 6300, XPR 6350, XPR 6380, XPR 6500, XPR 6550, XPR 6580
• Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 7000 series: XPR 7350, XPR 7350e, XPR 7380, XPR 7380e, XPR 7550, XPR 7550e, XPR 7580, XPR 7580e

Related APX Accessories

• Motorola 1575250H01 APX Accessory Connector Dust Cover: Protects the APX side connector after key loading.
• Motorola BDN6783B APX Radio Adapter: A threaded 3.5mm adapter with PTT for 3.5mm surveillance kits.
• Motorola ZMN6032A 2-Wire Beige Surveillance Kit: A surveillance kit that uses the NNTN7869 on APX radios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Motorola NNTN7869A?

The NNTN7869A is a Motorola adapter that attaches to the APX side accessory connector and provides a 6-pin Hirose port. It’s used to connect a KVL 4000 keyloader for loading encryption keys, and to connect compatible 6-pin surveillance kits.

Why do I need a key load adapter?

Encrypted P25 radios need their encryption keys loaded with a key variable loader (KVL). The KVL can’t plug directly into the APX side connector, so the NNTN7869A provides the connection.

Which keyloader does the NNTN7869A work with?

It’s designed for the Motorola KVL 4000. For other keyloaders, check the KVL’s documentation for the correct cable and adapter.

Which radios does the NNTN7869A fit?

The APX 1000 through APX 8000 XE family and the SRX 2200. It’s also listed for the MOTOTRBO XPR 6000 and XPR 7000 series.

Can I use the NNTN7869A with a surveillance kit?

Yes, with compatible 6-pin surveillance kits such as the ZMN6032A. For 3.5mm threaded kits, use the BDN6783B.

Is the NNTN7869A a genuine Motorola part?

Yes. The NNTN7869A is an original Motorola accessory.

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