Vertex & Motorola Single-Pin Bolt-On Headset Cable | Y4 Connector | VX Series

The correct headset cable for Vertex and Motorola radios with a single-pin bolt-on connector (Y4) — including the VX130, VX160, VX180, VX210, VX230, VX260, VX350, VX400, VX451, VX454, EVX531/534/539 series. This bolt-on coil cord connects your Vertex or Motorola radio directly to any industry-standard 5-pin motorsport headset or intercom.

Harris Race Radios is New Zealand and Australia's most experienced radio communications specialist for motorsport. Rex Harris is a qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer and Approved Radio Certifier for both NZ RSM and AU ACMA, with motorsport radio experience since 1975 — starting at the Marlboro Series Grand Prix. Aaron Harris is an active racing driver and race engineer — Barcelona 24 Hour 1st in class 2013, Bathurst 1000 and 12 Hour competitor, BMW Race Driver Series Champion 2011, race engineer for Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia/Asia-Pacific/NZ, and MSNZ Licence Examiner for helmets, racewear, FHR, and HANS. We hold genuine factory stock sourced directly through our supply chains, with NZ stock held locally for fast dispatch and regular shipments to Australia.

Compatible Radios — Y4 Connector

Vertex VX Series
VX130, VX160, VX180, VX210, VX210A, VX230 Series, VX260 Series, VX350, VX351, VX354, VX400, VX410, VX420, VX231, VX451, VX454, VX459

Vertex EVX Series
EVX531, EVX534, EVX539

Note: For Vertex radios using the Y1 connector (VX-10, VX-300, VXF-1), a different cable is required. For Motorola 2-pin (M1) radios including the CP and GP series, see the M1 connector cable. For the Motorola GP328, see the M4 connector cable.

Cable Features

• Single-pin bolt-on connector — secure, rattle-free fit for motorsport use
• Connects 5-pin headset or intercom to Vertex/Motorola handheld radio
• Polyurethane outer jacket — flexible and durable
• Retractable coil cord
• 2-part tough moulding
• Spiral shielding for RF and EM interference protection

NZ & AU Supply

Stock held in New Zealand for fast local dispatch. Ships regularly to Australia. Contact Aaron Harris for fitting advice: +64 27 449 9654 or aaron@harriscomms.co.nz

Not Sure Which Cable You Need?

See our 2-Way Radio Connector Guide to identify your radio's connector type.

Related Cables

• Motorola 2-Pin / M1 Connector Cable — for Motorola CP, GP, CLS series 2-pin radios
• Motorola GP328 / M4 Connector Cable — for GP328, GP340, HT1250, PRO5150 series
• Icom Bolt-On / S6 Connector Cable — for Icom F3001, F4001, IC-V80 bolt-on series

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Y4 connector?

The Y4 is a single-pin bolt-on connector used on a wide range of Vertex VX series handheld radios including the VX130, VX160, VX210, VX230, VX260, VX350, VX400, VX451, VX454, and EVX531/534/539 series.

Does this cable work with the Vertex VX160?

Yes — the VX160 uses the Y4 single-pin bolt-on connector and is fully compatible with this cable.

Is this the same as the Motorola 2-pin (M1) cable?

No — the Y4 is a single-pin bolt-on connector, while the M1 is a 2-pin connector used on Motorola CP, GP, and CLS series radios. They are not interchangeable. Check your radio model against the compatibility list above or see our Connector Guide.

Will this cable work with the Vertex EVX531?

Yes — the EVX531, EVX534, and EVX539 all use the Y4 connector and are compatible with this cable.

Do you ship to Australia?

Yes. Harris Race Radios ships to Australia with NZ stock held locally for fast dispatch.