Bridge Your Radio to Any Standard Speaker or Headphone
Most “K to 3.5mm” adapter cables on the market use a 3-pole TRS plug. That means they can pass audio out, but they leave the microphone/PTT circuit incomplete - so your connected headset can listen, but it cannot transmit through the radio.
This adapter is built differently: it terminates in a 3.5mm TRRS 4-pole male plug, keeping all four conductors active for stereo audio output and the mic/PTT signal path. The difference matters the moment you press the PTT button and expect your voice to go out.
On the radio side, the K-type 2-pin connector fits the standard 2-pin interface used by Kenwood, Baofeng, Retevis, Quansheng, TYT, and a wide range of other handheld transceivers. Whether you are standardizing audio accessories across a mixed fleet or simply replacing a lost proprietary earpiece, this cable gives you a consistent 3.5mm endpoint.
The inline PTT switch is positioned on the cable itself, giving the user a direct keying point without handling the radio. In a busy restaurant kitchen, a retail floor, or a vehicle installation, that one-touch access to transmit makes the difference between a message sent and a message missed.
Key Features:
- 4-Pole TRRS, Not a 3-Pole TRS: Full Audio + Mic + PTT Signal Path: This adapter terminates in a 3.5mm TRRS (Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve) male plug, preserving all four conductors required for stereo audio output and microphone/PTT return from a connected 3.5mm headset. A standard 3-pole TRS plug cannot carry the mic/PTT circuit, which is why this cable is built to the 4-pole standard.
- True K-Type 2-Pin Compatibility: Works Across Major Radio Brands: The radio-side connector follows the widely adopted “K-type” 2-pin footprint, compatible with Kenwood, Baofeng (UV-5R series, BF-F8HP, etc.), Retevis, Quansheng, and TYT handheld radios that use the standard 2-pin K interface.
- Built-In PTT Switch for On-Demand Transmission: An inline Push-to-Talk button lets you key the radio directly from the adapter cable, so you can transmit without reaching for the radio body — essential for staff wearing the radio on a belt or in a pocket.
- Turns Any 3.5mm Headset or External Speaker into a Radio Audio Solution: Connect a 3.5mm earphone, headset, or amplified external speaker to your two-way radio through this adapter. Common deployments include restaurant kitchen order-calling, vehicle-mounted external speaker setups, and replacing proprietary radio earpieces with standard 3.5mm audio gear.
- 1.2m PU Jacket: Flexible, Durable, and Ready for Daily Commercial Use
The 1.2-meter cable is jacketed in PU (polyurethane), a material chosen for flexibility and resistance to the repeated flexing and abrasion typical in kitchen, retail, and mobile radio environments.
Ideal for:
- Restaurant / kitchen order-calling: Connect the radio to a 3.5mm amplified speaker or headset so staff can hear calls over background noise without wearing a radio on the body.
- Vehicle-mounted external speaker: Run the radio through the vehicle’s audio system or an external speaker for clearer monitoring on the road.
- Standard 3.5mm headset replacement: Use consumer or commercial 3.5mm headsets with your K-type radios instead of proprietary radio earpieces.
The 1.2m PU jacket balances reach and manageability: long enough to route from a belt-worn radio to a headset or speaker, short enough to avoid tangling in tight workspaces.
Colors Available:
- Black
Manufacturer's Information:
- Brand: Generic / OEM
Specifications:
- Radio-side connector: K-type 2-pin (standard Kenwood-style)
- Device-side connector: 3.5mm TRRS male, 4-pole
- Inline control: Push-to-Talk (PTT) switch
- Signal path: Audio output + microphone/PTT return via 4-pole TRRS
- Cable Type: Audio Conversion Cable
- Jacket material: PU (polyurethane)
- Outer Material: PVC (Black)
- Product Length: 120cm / 4ft
- Product Weight: 16g approx.
Package Includes:
- 1 × K-Type to 3.5mm Audio Adapter Cable
Packaging:
- Polybag
Notes:
- Photos are for reference only; actual product color/shape may vary slightly.
- All trademarks and brand names are property of their respective owners; used for descriptive purposes only.
- Cable standard variance: under 100cm, +/- 5cm; from 101-300cm, +/- 10cm; longer
than 301cm, +/- 20cm. The total length will also subject
to the length definition. If you need precise length or in very specific ranges, please check with
us before purchasing.
- This adapter is designed for 3.5mm headsets and audio devices that follow the TRRS 4-pole wiring convention. If you connect a device with a 3-pole TRS plug, the microphone/PTT function will not be available - the 4-pole TRRS plug is specifically required for talk-back capability. Please confirm your headset or audio device uses a 4-pole TRRS plug before purchase.
Universal K-Type 2-Pin to 3.5mm Male Audio Adapter Cable with PTT Button (4-Pole TRRS)
- Product Code: AnV007337
- Availability: In Stock
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