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2-pin Plug adapter on Kenwood TK-5210

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ttiiggy

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Gadget Infinity :: Two-way Radio :: Adapter :: Plug adapter f/ Kenwood TK380 TK390 TK480 TK3140 TK5210

Does radio still work normal if I leave this attached onto the radio and do not have another device plugged in?
Can I have NO headset plugged in and still use the radio without taking this off?

I just want a cheap ear hanger speaker that somehow connects to the radio.
I seem to see a lot more options in the 2-pin devices that might be nice to have this adapter if it will work.
I don't want to have to assemble this onto the radio anytime I want to use a remote piece.
 

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I cant answer that as I would have to see the guts of your adapter. Kenwood makes a nice receive only adapter that I use frequently and it does nothing if an earpiece is not plugged in.
 

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Can you point me to this 'Kenwood receive only adapter '?
The Kenwood accessories I have found as listed for this radio seem to only have the multi-pin connector on the end.

I got one of these and don't have the headset yet: Earpiece speaker adaptor for Kenwood

The audio self test on the radio internal speaker didn't make any sound when I turned on the radio with this attached.
I didn't hear any sound at all. I don't know if there was just no radio traffic or if it HAS to have a headset attached.
That is as far as I got with it. I will see if I can peek inside this one.
 

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Wow. There is more circuit in here than I expected.
 

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It is the KCT-30 you need.

I got one of these.
Same story. No sound out of the radio if I unplug the 2-pin headset. :(
Dealer says it is supposed to work. Has no experience with it though...

I don't LIKE it but I can handle it...
What I'm concerned about is one of the other fireguys picking up my radio for a NEED and getting nothing.

Is there something in programming?
 

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Nothing I can find. Ill thumb through the service manual.

If you are concerned about firefighters grabbing your radio, tell the dept to equip suppression personal with portables.
 
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