Mobile Radio Interface Guide

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ManufacturerModel of Mobile RadioType of DeviceCable NeededDiagram URLnotes
KenwoodTM-D710AAmateur Mobile TranceiverMR-49X
KenwoodTS-480HAM RADIOMR-48Xwill need to connect the blue & green wires to the 3.5mm jack
KenwoodKenwood / EF Johnson (Viking) VM5730, VM5830, VM5930, VM6730, VM6830, VM6930, VM7630, VM7730, VM7830, VM7930 radios thru Accessory portMOBILE RADIOMR-65X(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.
KenwoodKenwood / EF Johnson (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".
KenwoodKRK-2, 3MOBILE RADIOMR-3X
KenwoodKRK-5DH, 6DH, 7DH, 8DH through the accessory portMOBILE RADIOMR-60XDownload Installation Guide (PDF)
(Use p/n 110-5160-30)
KenwoodKRK-5DH, 6DH, 7DH, 8DH with remote headMOBILE RADIOMR-47X
KenwoodNX-3720, 3820 through accessory portMOBILE RADIOA00-0619-00Will need to remove (R659 & R613) and add jumpers to (R601 & R612)
KenwoodNX-3720, 3820 through Mic portMOBILE RADIOMR-48X
KenwoodNX-5700 / NX-5800 / NX-5900 / 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-60X connected to the base of the radioMOBILE RADIOMR-47XDownload Installation Guide (PDF)
If using the Kenwood KCT-72 adaptor for the MR-47X to plug into, it will disable the hand mic from working unless the firmware update is done. 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 will need to be set to "control head mic input" "KCT-72"using a MR-47X with a KCT-72 adaptor. They will need to do a firmware update to the radio using the JKCA170 firmware update from Kenwood. This resolves the issue of the mic not working with KCT-72 enabled. When using a MR-47X with a KCT-72 adaptor, You will need to do a firmware update to the radio using the JKCA170 firmware update from Kenwood. This resolves the issue of the mic not working with KCT-72 enabled.
KenwoodNX-700 / NX-800 / NX-900 Through accessory portMOBILE RADIOMR-60XDownload Installation Guide (PDF)
(Use p/n 110-5160-30) Will need to program like a 5710, set pin 13 to "External PTT Voice" and pin 6 to "connect" under MI2 Line.
KenwoodNX-700 / NX-800 / NX-900 Through mic portMOBILE RADIOMR-48XRemove jumper J1 in microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodNX-720 / NX-820 / NX-920 / NX-740 / NX-840 Through accessory portMOBILE RADIOA00-0619-00Need to program pin 5 for "PTT audio".
On the NX-720 / NX-820 radios, Remove the R797 chip jumper and solder the chip jumper to R799.
On the NX-740 / NX-840 radios, Remove the R737 chip jumper and solder the chip jumper to R735.
KenwoodTK-5000 series with 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-60X connected to the base of the radioMOBILE RADIOMR-47XIf using the Kenwood KCT-72 adaptor for the MR-47X to plug into, it will disable the hand mic from working unless the firmware update is done. 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 will need to be set to "control head mic input" "KCT-72"using a MR-47X with a KCT-72 adaptor. They will need to do a firmware update to the radio using the JKCA170 firmware update from Kenwood. This resolves the issue of the mic not working with KCT-72 enabled. When using a MR-47X with a KCT-72 adaptor, You will need to do a firmware update to the radio using the JKCA170 firmware update from Kenwood. This resolves the issue of the mic not working with KCT-72 enabled.
KenwoodTK-5710 / 5810 / 5910 / NX5700 / NX5800 / NX5900 through accessory portMOBILE RADIOMR-60XDownload Installation Guide (PDF)
(Use p/n 110-5160-30)
KenwoodTK-5710 / 5810 / 5910 with remote headMOBILE RADIOMR-47X
KenwoodTK-5720 / 5820 / through mic portMOBILE RADIOMR-48XRemove jumper J1 in microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodTK-5720 / 5820 through accessory portMOBILE RADIOMR-60XDownload Installation Guide (PDF)
(Use p/n 110-5160-30) PTT through the accessory port pin 13.
KenwoodTK-5730 / TK-5830 series with 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-60X connected to the base of the radioMOBILE RADIOMR-47XIf using the Kenwood KCT-72 adaptor for the MR-47X to plug into, it will disable the hand mic from working unless the firmware update is done. 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 will need to be set to "control head mic input" "KCT-72"using a MR-47X with a KCT-72 adaptor. They will need to do a firmware update to the radio using the JKCA170 firmware update from Kenwood. This resolves the issue of the mic not working with KCT-72 enabled. When using a MR-47X with a KCT-72 adaptor, You will need to do a firmware update to the radio using the JKCA170 firmware update from Kenwood. This resolves the issue of the mic not working with KCT-72 enabled.
KenwoodTK-6100 / 6110MOBILE RADIOMR-48Xthrough mic port. Remove jumper J1 in microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodTK-630, 730, 830, 930MOBILE RADIOMR-15XRemote including dual band through accessory port
KenwoodTK-630, 730, 830, 930 DashMOBILE RADIOMR-3XRemote or dual band through mic port
KenwoodTK-690,790, 890MOBILE RADIOMR-47XDual band through remote head 12 pin accessory port. change programming under "Function Port" tab under "Input" to "Head" on A/I # 1, Set pin #6 to "External PTT". KMC35 mic will need to do Hot mic Fix, remove JP-1 inside mic
KenwoodTK-690,790, 890MOBILE RADIOMR-55XThrough 25 pin accessory port, move R641 to R640 for mic input, program A/I # 1 to "PTT Audio"
KenwoodTK-699RMOBILE RADIOMR-15X through 15 pin accessory port
KenwoodTK-705D, 715, 7050MOBILE RADIOMR-3X Through mic port
KenwoodTK-7150, 7160, 7180, 7302, 7360MOBILE RADIOMR-48XThrough mic port. Remove jumper J1 in the KMC35 hand microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodTK-7150, 8150, 7180, 8180 MOBILE RADIOMR-60XDownload Installation Guide (PDF)
(Use p/n 110-5160-30) PTT through the accessory port pin 13.
KenwoodTK-7160, 8160MOBILE RADIODo not have accessory ports
KenwoodTK-720, 820MOBILE RADIOMR-3X through mic port
KenwoodTK-722RMOBILE RADIOMR-3Xthrough mic port
KenwoodTK-760, 762, 860 with 8 pin micMOBILE RADIOMR-48XRemove jumper J1 in microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodTK-760, 762, with 6 pin micMOBILE RADIOMR-3X
KenwoodTK-780, 880, 980MOBILE RADIOMR-48XRemove jumper J1 in microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodTK-805DMOBILE RADIOMR-3X
KenwoodTK-8150, 8160, 8180, 8302, 8360 MOBILE RADIOMR-48XThrough mic port. Remove jumper J1 in microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodTK-840, 940, 941MOBILE RADIOMR-3X
KenwoodTM-D710AMOBILE RADIOMR-48XRemove jumper J1 in microphone for hot Mic fix
KenwoodTM-V71A, TM-271A. Through mic port.MOBILE RADIOMR-48X(Use p/n 110-5132-30)
KenwoodNX-200, NX-210, NX-300MR to Portable radio adaptorA00-0269-00Custom an Special 2-3 weeks lead time
KenwoodPORTABLE RADIOA00-0460-00Portable radio interface custom 2 - 3 weeks
Kenwood220, 272G, 320, 372G, 430, 431, 2100, 2160, 2170, 2360, 3160, 3170, 3360PORTABLE RADIOHH-31X belt pack interface module for single plug (UH-10 / FH-10 Firecom headsetsObsolete
Kenwood220, 272G, 320, 372G, 430, 431, 2100, 2160, 2170, 2360, 3160, 3170, 3360PORTABLE RADIODW-31US under helmet, slotted dome UH typeP/N 110-4126-20
KenwoodNX-5200, NX-5300, NX-5400PORTABLE RADIOPR-61For 500-Series wireless headsets and ComHubs.
KenwoodTK-190, 280, 290, 380, 390, 480PORTABLE RADIODW-61US under helmet, slotted dome UH typeP/N 110-4137-20
KenwoodTK-190, 280, 290, 380, 390, 480PORTABLE RADIODW-61U under helmet UH typeP/N 110-4137-00
KenwoodTK-190, 280, 290, 380, 390, 480PORTABLE RADIODW-61FS over head, slotted dome FH typeP/N 110-4137-40
KenwoodTK-190, 280, 290, 380, 390, 480PORTABLE RADIODW-61F over headP/N 110-4137-30
KenwoodTK-200, 310, 2000PORTABLE RADIOHH-14XObsolete
KenwoodTK-2140, 2180, 3140, 3180, 5210, 5310PORTABLE RADIOHH-61X belt pack interface module for single plug (UH-10 / FH-10 Firecom headsets)Obsolete
KenwoodTK-2140, 2180, 3140, 3180, 5210, 5310PORTABLE RADIODW-61FS over head, slotted dome UH typeP/N 110-4137-40
KenwoodTK-2140, 2180, 3140, 3180, 5210, 5310PORTABLE RADIODW-61F over head FH typeP/N 110-4137-30
KenwoodTK-2140, 2180, 3140, 3180, 5210, 5310PORTABLE RADIODW-61US under helmet, slotted dome UH typeP/N 110-4137-20
KenwoodTK-220, 240, 250, 260, 270, 272, 320, 340, 350, 353, 360, 370, 372G, 373, 2000, 2160, 2170, 2202, 2312, 2360, 3302, 3360PORTABLE RADIODW-31U under helmet UH typeP/N 110-4126-10
KenwoodTK-230, 330PORTABLE RADIOHH-15XObsolete