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Low Profile Earphone Kits
The Kenwood Low Profile Earphone Kits for Two-
Way Radio communications are designed to permit
remote and discrete operation of the portable radio.
These products feature:
• earphone with acoustic tube assembly
• remote push-to-talk switch (PTT)
• unobtrusive microphone
• optional noise attenuating kit for high noise
environments
• optional flexible open ear inserts for ambient
noise
The 2-wire palm mic kit combines the microphone and
PTT in the same housing. The 3-wire mini lapel mic kit
has a separate microphone and pendant PTT.
Kenwood Communications, a Division of Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation
P.O. Box 22745 (mail)
2201 E. Dominquez St. (ship to)
Long Beach, CA 90801-5745
Phone: 800-752-0986 Fax: 310-761-8246
Summary of Contents for Kenwood KHS-8BL
- Page 1 Low Profile Earphone Kits The Kenwood Low Profile Earphone Kits for Two- Way Radio communications are designed to permit remote and discrete operation of the portable radio. These products feature: • earphone with acoustic tube assembly • remote push-to-talk switch (PTT) •...
- Page 2 Installation (1) Turn the radio off. (2) As required, remove any dust caps or covers from the radio accessory connector. (3) Attach the earphone kit to the radio accessory connector. (4) If applicable, install appropriate accessory clamp.
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Page 3: Operation
Operation 1. Turn the radio on and operate it as explained in the operating instructions supplied with the radio. Installing the earphone kit (1) bypasses the radios speaker and routes the output to the earphone element and (2) disables the radio’s microphone and enables the remote mic. - Page 4 3. Noise attenuating foam eartube/earplug sets can be used to convert acoustic tube kits into noise attenuating kits. (Option) Take the earplug or eartube between a thumb and finger. Gently squeeze and roll the earplug or eartube until it is small enough to fit within the ear canal.
- Page 5 5. To change the earphone component parts, refer to the exploded view and proceed as follows: (a) To change eartips, detach the eartip from the elbow. Position the replacement eartip over the elbow and press firmly on the eartip to secure. (b) To change to a noise attenuating assembly on an acoustic tube assembly, detach the eartip from the elbow.
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Page 6: Exploded View
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Page 7: Replacement Parts
Replacement or optional parts may be ordered from: OTTO Communications, 2 E. Main St., Carpentersville, IL 60110 888-234-6886, 847-428-7171, or Fax 847-428-1956. The product is covered by Kenwood's one year warranty, in the U.S.A. and Canada. For warranty information or customer support, please contact...