Customer Reviews: NK HD Communication Cable Kit
Rated 4.22 out of 5 stars based on
9 customer reviews.
89% of reviewers recommend this product.
Great cable with heavy duty connections and parts but I feel this should come standard when you buy a motor...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Really well designed kit. Better connections and it comes with everything you need to replace your old cable. The heat shrink is heavy duty and weather rated so once you shrink it down its there to stay! I wish the motors would come with this cable when you buy them! For the price you pay getting a better cable would just make sense...
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4 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Michael A.
on September 12, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
M12 CABLE UPGRADE KIT
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
I ordered the M12 CABLE UPGRADE KIT. Received it May 29th. Looking forward to this new upgrade then I installed it using the 9 step installation guide. Upon completion I noticed absolutely no power to the controller? I then disconnected then reconnected but still no power to the controller? I then reconnected my old M8 cable and it worked. Did I receive a new faulty cable? For an upgrade I'm not satisfied.
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1 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Saltwater
Reviewed by Ian I.
on June 7, 2026
Verified buyer
Does not recommend this product
It’s all in the bag
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I needed to get this new cable to correct ann issue with my throttle, the kit came with everything I needed to do the upgrade. Was glad to see everything included.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Travis M.
on June 2, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Easy to replace old cable, I feel a lot less concern with the new cable.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Works a lot better than the originally cable.
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4 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Darrell H.
on May 11, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Response from Newport:
Glad to hear the replacement was easy and that the updated cable has given you more peace of mind on the water. Thanks for the feedback!
Original communication Cable problems.
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
I bought the 180pro. My first communication cable would work part of the time. So I bought a back cable for the 180pro that one failed also at the worst time 600 acre pond on a windy day. So now I just ordered the HD communication upgrade fingers crossed I’m head to Maine for a remote kayak fishing trip.
Sam
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2 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Sam P.
on May 6, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Response from Newport:
We're sorry to hear you've had issues with your NK180PRO. We've reached out to you directly to see how we can help get this resolved for you.
This upgrade enhances the...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
This upgrade enhances the integrity and reliability of the communication cable while making it easier to connect to the controller and motor. Good detailed instructions included.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by David G.
on April 8, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Response from Newport:
We're glad to hear it’s been reliable and easy to connect. And we appreciate you letting us know the instructions worked well for you too!
Great replacement product!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Worked great after I made a bone head move and drug my dolly over my original communication line. Lol. Not a big deal but just an FYI, the eye loops that you get from yakattack are not quite big enough to fit the bigger terminal through. I widened it a little bit and it worked great. Great product! Thank you, Newport!
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Nathan G.
on November 24, 2025
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Response from Newport:
Thanks so much for your review — we’re glad we could provide the solution you needed!
Fantastic upgrade! What were...
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic upgrade! What were you thinking when you downsized the cables in the first place? Original NK 180 cable is flawless, so lets change it? Then again, I had to buy an additional proprietary part didn't I?
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4 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Donald D.
on November 17, 2025
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Response from Newport:
Your satisfaction is our top priority. We're always working to improve our products. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
These wires are waterproof...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
These wires are waterproof and durable. I don’t ever have a worry that these will fail me out on the water.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Brad H.
on October 4, 2025
Recommends this product
Response from Newport:
Thanks so much for your review — we’re glad we could provide the solution you needed!
