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Kenwood KHS-8BL Two-Wire Palm Microphone with Earphone, PTT and VOX, for Kenwood TK and NX-220 / NX-320 Portables

Part number / SKU
KHS-8BL

$82.87

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Overview

What it is and who it is for

The Kenwood KHS-8BL is a black two-wire palm microphone with earphone, with a PTT button and VOX voice activation. It plugs into the radio through 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm audio connectors.

It is listed for analog and NXDN (FDMA) operation in conventional mode only, and is not compatible with DMR (TDMA) digital mode or trunking. Listed radios include TK series portables such as the TK-2000, TK-3000, TK-2312 and TK-3312, and the NX-220 and NX-320.

  • Best for: security, retail and event staff using analog or NXDN conventional Kenwood portables.
  • Fits: Kenwood TK-2100, TK-3100, TK-2102, TK-3102, TK-3130, TK-3230, TK-260G, TK-272G, TK-2102G, TK-2202L, TK-3202L, TK-2160, TK-3160, TK-2360, TK-3360, TK-2212L, TK-3212L, TK-2312, TK-3312, TK-2302, TK-3202, TK-2170, TK-3170, TK-2000, TK-3000, NX-220 and NX-320 (per product specifications).
  • Important to know: it is for analog and NXDN conventional mode only. It is not compatible with DMR (TDMA) digital mode and is not for trunking.

Why teams choose it

Keeps your radios in service

  • Two-wire design

    separate earphone and microphone wires for discreet use.

  • Hands-free option

    VOX voice activation.

  • PTT control

    palm microphone with a push to talk button.

  • Kenwood 2-plug fit

    3.5 mm and 2.5 mm connectors for listed TK and NX radios.

Specifications

Technical specifications

General
Product Name Kenwood KHS-8BL Microphone with Headphone
Brand Kenwood
SKU KHS-8BL
Color Black
Design Type Two-Wire Palm Microphone with Earphone
Compatibility
Compatible Models TK-2100, TK-3100, TK-2102, TK-3102, TK-3130, TK-3230, TK-260G, TK-272G, TK-2102G, TK-2202L, TK-3202L, TK-2160, TK-3160, TK-2360, TK-3360, TK-2212L, TK-3212L, TK-2312, TK-3312, TK-2302, TK-3202, TK-2170, TK-3170, TK-2000, TK-3000, NX-220, NX-320
Compatible Protocols Analog, NXDN (FDMA)
Operation Modes Conventional Mode Only (No Trunking)
Incompatible With DMR (TDMA) Digital Radio Mode
Audio
PTT Button Yes
Audio Connectors 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm
VOX Voice Activation Supported