Icom-Kenwood 2-Pin Radio Connectors
 

This is a relatively easy question but somewhat confusing. Basicly I have a Knockoff UHF from Asia it has a Kenwood 2-pin headset port but I just need to ensure a I-Com 2-pin is the same I don't want to buy the wrong headset and plug it in finding out if doesn't work or worst screws up the radio.

The pins look the same but look can be deceiving.

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I-Com

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Kenwood

They are different.

I sell the microphones you are looking for, either PTT lapel speaker mics, or coiled ear "spy" mics.

I've had good luck so far with compatability. I bought a Midland UHF radio from Princess Auto that uses that same connector. I then went to Radio Shack, or whatever they call themselves now, and got a Cobra headset with PTT. Seems to work no problem. The Midland one looked the same as the Cobra, too.

they are different

dangit, I dont rember what my model is. I have the same kenwoods that bad karma has. Ill be looking for a good mic sometime in the near future

Well thanks guys, now I have to find a headset. Any recommendations?

how much do you want to spend?

Thats a iffy question I like the high end stuff but not the high end prices. probably no more then $300. I like the stuff from TCI like the TASC/PATROL and the Racal ISR.

i just want a kenwood connector with a shoulder mic that has volume control....so hard to find.

I bought one at Radioworld for about $30 IIRC. Also has 3 programmable channel keys.

uh, they have them listed on their site?

I just grabbed the SPM-1000 "Undercover" unit from Radioworld.

Pryme Professional Series Earpieces

At Radioworld it was $65 +Tax.

I have no idea what you would get for $300, but I don't really think you need spend that much to get a decent earpiece.


As far as wearability, I use it for hours scanning. And the PPT button is on a nice LONG wire, that can be disconnected if it gets broken. In addition the PTT assemble has a big housing and button that you can find with gloved fingers, and a metal clip rather than plastic.

That model comes with two extra tips and a few replacement parts.

Also has a nifty gel loop that secures it to the point that it's almost impossible to get it off without using you fingers. Great for those time when you have allot of neck gear on that snags the wire regularly.

I'm not sure, as their site is tough to navigate at level to say the least. The best bet is to call them.

The part you're looking for is the Kenwood SMC-34 Speaker Microphone, as seen here:

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Kenwood TK-370

I am going to be buying the same handset as Quantis has, it has the headphone jack in the bottom of it. Just have to find out who has one in Ottawa, Time MCI I think I'll ask first since I've ordered stuff from them for work.

actually I believe they are the TK-378 by kenwood and TH-378 from ABELL

they funny part about the radios, is everything besides the front face labeling states Kenwood. All accessories that come with it as well as the ident plate in the radio state Kenwood.

as for Headsets, the TCI models as well as the Otto throat mics, while pricey, work very very well with the radio. I have both and have no complaints about them.

I've got the same radio as Droc, the 370, but are old and well used. BK has newer and nicer radios.

Hey Eddie, I have some new IASUS NT Sniper PRO's with the Kenwood dual-pin plugs. Shoot me a msg on msn if you would like to check it out.

Icom and Kenwood are basically wired backwards to each other. The keying ground is also a little different. The spacing between the pins is different. Kenwood also requires a small diode on their keying line.
I have both radios, Icoms and Abells (Kenwood knockoffs). For a headset I went with an Otto Breeze that Bigmatty grabbed from eBay for $12. I removed the drop cord and replaced it with the wiring from a Radio Shack headset ($25). This headset incorporates a PTT button, 2 level vox (if you're into that), volume control and an auxilliary audio input which I use for my MP3 player (Batman's idea. Makes for less boring regen times). The Radio Shack wiring is set up for use with the Icom out of the box. When I switched over to the Kenwood radios I rewired the Radio Shack wiring to match the Kenwood configuration. Not hard to do, but I figured it'll be a hassle to keep switching back and forth like that, so I went back to the standard Icom wiring and just made an adapter for the Kenwood radios.
I really hated having a wire running from my head to wherever I put the radio, so I went one step further and tore apart a little bluetooth cell phone headset. I hooked up the guts of the headset to the Otto, and the guts of the receiver to the PTT/volume control box from the Radio Shack wiring, and now I have an awesome little wire free headset. The control box has the only wire needed, and it's much easier attaching it to the front of my shirt or somewhere else convenient.
Not to be a prick but no I won't do this for you. If you want a setup like this, join the army and become an electronics tech 8)

Guys, I have military RACAL headset wit 6pin military plug. Can I change this plug and put kenwood 2 pin plug? Is it gonna work with with navcomm or midland uhf radio? I'm worried that there will be impedance problem.