Astro vs Spectra cable question

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billforbush
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Astro vs Spectra cable question

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I have a remote mount Astro Spectra W5 with no control cable. Will a cable from a non-Astro Spectra A9 work? I believe that it will physically fit but I'm not sure electrically. Any help appreciated.
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Re: Astro vs Spectra cable question

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Its the same cable. It will work just fine.

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Re: Astro vs Spectra cable question

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Jason -

Thank you very much.

Bill
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