Mobile Radio Interface Guide

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EF Johnson | All
ManufacturerModel of Mobile RadioType of DeviceCable NeededDiagram URLnotes
EF Johnson5300 With 15 pin accessory port with Hand Held ControlerMOBILE RADIOA00-0145-20
EF Johnson5300, ES, LS, Asend, Through mic port with standard headMOBILE RADIOMR-37X
EF Johnson5300ES, LS with DB-15 optional plugMOBILE RADIOMR-61X(p/n 110-5161-30)
EF Johnson53SL ES, 5300ES with optional accessory cable, P/N 597-5357-736-01 MOBILE RADIOA00-0454-10through accessory cable with single remote head, custom 2 - 3 weeks
EF Johnson53SL ES, 5300ES with optional accessory cable, P/N 597-5357-746-01MOBILE RADIOA00-0454-00through accessory cable no remote head, custom 2 - 3 weeks
EF Johnson7152 with 6 pin micMOBILE RADIOMR-42X
EF Johnson7160MOBILE RADIOMR-49X
EF Johnson7161, 7167,7187MOBILE RADIOMR-22X ObsoletedObsoleted and no longer supported
EF Johnson7640MOBILE RADIOMR-49X
EF Johnson8600 Series with 8 pin micMOBILE RADIOMR-22X ObsoletedObsoleted and no longer supported
EF Johnson9700 SeriesMOBILE RADIOMR-37X
EF Johnson9800 SeriesMOBILE RADIOMR-22X ObsoletedObsoleted and no longer supported
EF JohnsonChallenger SeriesMOBILE RADIOMR-22X ObsoletedObsoleted and no longer supported
EF JohnsonEF Johnson / Kenwood (Viking) VM5730, VM5830, VM5930, VM6730, VM6830, VM6930, VM7630, VM7730, VM7830, VM7930 radios thru Accessory portMOBILE RADIOMR-65XMR Interface Assembly(PDF)
(p/n 110-5165-30) Has a DB-25 on the transceiver, Pin 13 would need to be set "External PTT" in Armada Software under Global/Mobile Options tab.
EF JohnsonEF Johnson / Kenwood (Viking) VM5730, VM5830, VM5930, VM6730, VM6830, VM6930, VM7630, VM7730, VM7830, VM7930 radios thru radio remote head (KCH-20R Remote heads only) Not compatible with KCH-19. If you have a KCH-19 Remote head you will need to use the MR-65X connected to the base of the radioMOBILE RADIOMR-47X(p/n 110-5131-30) This requires using the EFJ/Kenwood KCT-72 adaptor for the MR-47X to plug into. This will work with up to 3 transceivers connected to the head and RX Audio will be available through the MR-47X to the intercom. Programming the radio using Armada Software in the Interface type set to "Kenwood Control Head 20". Then in the Global settings under the Mobile options tab, the CH1 Input 1 needs to be set to "External PTT". For VM7000 radios with DUAL KCH-20 Remote Heads make sure Interface type is set to "Kenwood Control Head 20". Then in the Global settings under the Mobile options tab, the CH1 & CH2 Input 1 needs to be set to "External PTT".
EF JohnsonSummitMOBILE RADIOMR-37X
EF JohnsonVM 600, VM 900MOBILE RADIOMR-61X(p/n 110-5161-30) Requires the use of an optional pigtail if connected to the transceiver, P/N R597-5357-707 or R597-5357-738 or R597-5357-742. DB15 Male to 2 DB15 Females Joystick Sharing Cable will be required if dual head radio.
EF Johnson5100 SeriesPORTABLE RADIODW-65U under helmet A00-0145-00 Inactive - contact us for current status
EF Johnson5100 SeriesPORTABLE RADIODW-65US under helmet, slotted dome A00-0145-50
EF Johnson5100 SeriesPORTABLE RADIOHH-65XObsolete
EF JohnsonViking CK 856XPORTABLE RADIOHH-18XObsolete
EF JohnsonViking CK 858X PORTABLE RADIODW-65F, A00-0145-XX FH-10 Over headInactive - contact us for current status
EF JohnsonViking CK 858XPORTABLE RADIODW-65U, A00-0145-00 Underhelmet Inactive - contact us for current status
EF JohnsonViking CK 858XPORTABLE RADIODW-65US, A00-0145-00 Underhelmet slotted DomeInactive - contact us for current status
EF JohnsonViking CK 858XPORTABLE RADIODW-65FS, A00-0145-XX FH-10S, Overhead, single-sidedInactive - contact us for current status
EF JohnsonViking CK 858XPORTABLE RADIOHH-55XObsolete
EF JohnsonVP600, VP900PORTABLE RADIOPR-22Used for 500 series headsets and com hubs