Kenwood Surveillance Headsets

[joehoose2700]

Hello,

Wondering if Kenwood (OEM) makes a 2-pin headset with a mic at the chest/lapel and then a surveillance earpiece. There are so many options and online searches bring up mostly off-brand stuff.

I’ve seen several with c-ring (KHS-31C) or d-ring but I’d like just the clear tube.

I’ve also seen the KHS-8 but it looks like the mic goes down your sleeve. I’d rather it be at the lapel or near the top of your shirt.

Similar to the attached pic but official Kenwood. Or if you know of a really good off brand that might even be better. Thanks in advance

 

[mmckenna]

Kenwood KHS-26 sounds like what you are looking for:

https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-KHS-26-Clip-Mic-Earphone/dp/B00164FAKE

 

[joehoose2700]

Very close but is there one with the clear secret service style ear tube?

 

[mmckenna]

Not from Kenwood.

Otto has a two wire surveillance setup that probably matches what you are looking for. Otto is a well respected company that makes a lot of LMR audio products, including some of the OEM products.

Two Wire Earphone Professional Surveillance Kit – OTTO Communications

OTTO’s two wire earphone for professional surveillance kits deliver two-way radio transmissions that go unnoticed by others. Flexible, high grade cables provide durability in situations from routine to demanding.

www.otto-comm.com

 

[LTR]

Maybe the KHS-9BL three wire? This one has the clear tube earpiece with a mic you can clip to your lapel and then a PTT button that you put in your hand.

 

[joehoose2700]

Not from Kenwood.

Otto has a two wire surveillance setup that probably matches what you are looking for. Otto is a well respected company that makes a lot of LMR audio products, including some of the OEM products.

Two Wire Earphone Professional Surveillance Kit – OTTO Communications

OTTO’s two wire earphone for professional surveillance kits deliver two-way radio transmissions that go unnoticed by others. Flexible, high grade cables provide durability in situations from routine to demanding.

www.otto-comm.com

Thank you! This looks like what I need. I wonder why Kenwood doesn’t make one. If Otto is a trusted option I’ll look into that.

 

[nokones]

I would checkout Otto Engineering, Planet Headset, and Klein Electronics for your radio accessory needs. I have for decades and still use Otto Eng. for my audio accessory needs. However, Otto has discontinued supporting some radio models. So, within the last year or so, I have tried the audio accessories from both Planet Headset and Klein Electronics and I have been impressed with their products.

Depending on the type of audio accessories you need, another source may be Racing Radios or Racing Electronics. In anycase, it is worth the look to see if any of their products will meet your needs. In the past, I have had them do custom work for me.

If your Kenwood model radio uses the two-pin connector, that would be the K1 connector. You will need to specify that connector if you order from Planet Headset or Kleins Electronics.