Is the KMC72 really any better than a 41 or 25? I do like the placement of the aux button more. I've also seen pictures of the 25 and it seems like I can attach an antenna to it, is this only for specific radios or can any kmc25 and kenwood radio use that feature?
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Have radio with KMC25 on the way, have some questions
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KMC-72 are new. I have had some of the KMC-25 rubber cords come a part with them being much older and likely to have brittle cords.
My KMC-72 on a TK-5210 works very well. Going forward wouldn't spend any money on KMC-25, due the cord issue.
KMC-25 can't attach an antenna that is the KMC-26 that has an antenna port on it.
I think the KMC-26 only work with TK-290 and TK-390, as those radios have antenna connections on the side port.
KMC-26 has a straight cord and the KMC-25 is coiled.
We have some more knowledgeable Kenwood people on this board that can most likely provide you more detail, than I can.
My KMC-72 on a TK-5210 works very well. Going forward wouldn't spend any money on KMC-25, due the cord issue.
KMC-25 can't attach an antenna that is the KMC-26 that has an antenna port on it.
I think the KMC-26 only work with TK-290 and TK-390, as those radios have antenna connections on the side port.
KMC-26 has a straight cord and the KMC-25 is coiled.
We have some more knowledgeable Kenwood people on this board that can most likely provide you more detail, than I can.
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KMC-25 does not have a provision for installing an antenna on it. It does have noise cancelling.
The KMC-26 does have the provision for the antenna. Straight cord, as Hill said, due to their being coaxial cable in there.
KMC-41 was a newer model.
KMC-72 is the latest model.
All are noise cancelling. The newer ones were designed for the newer radios. The KMC-25/26 were from the TK-x90 series, so getting pretty old. I'd also be concerned about the jacket coming apart.
I still have a lot of KMC-41's in use and they've held up well. If the KMC-25 gives you issues, look for the 41 or 72. Make sure you are getting real Kenwood mics, there's a lot of knock-offs on the market.
The KMC-26 does have the provision for the antenna. Straight cord, as Hill said, due to their being coaxial cable in there.
KMC-41 was a newer model.
KMC-72 is the latest model.
All are noise cancelling. The newer ones were designed for the newer radios. The KMC-25/26 were from the TK-x90 series, so getting pretty old. I'd also be concerned about the jacket coming apart.
I still have a lot of KMC-41's in use and they've held up well. If the KMC-25 gives you issues, look for the 41 or 72. Make sure you are getting real Kenwood mics, there's a lot of knock-offs on the market.
Forgot to comment in my other post, but the KMC-72 cord seams to be a little thinner that eariler speaker mic cords. Plus more flexible, so may hold up better. Plus I sure have some more modern ways to make this now days.
The KMC-72 is still very rugged.
The KMC-72 is still very rugged.
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