Kenwood 2-Pin • Tactical Audio Hub
MSM — Kenwood 2-Pin (K1)
Modular Speaker Mic for Kenwood radios using the standard 2-pin accessory connector. Functions as a rugged standalone speaker mic for patrol, or plug in a tactical headset via the top-mounted Nexus port and the MSM becomes a push-to-talk hub — speaker auto-mutes, audio routes to your ears.
How It Works
☑ Patrol Mode
Use as a standard speaker mic. Clip to shoulder strap or vest. Omni-directional microphone captures voice from any angle — no need to lean into the mic.
☑ Tactical Mode
Plug a headset into the Nexus port. Speaker auto-mutes. Audio routes to your ears. The MSM becomes your PTT — press front or side button to transmit through the headset mic.
Key Features
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Dual-Role Operation: Use as a standalone speaker mic for daily patrol. Plug a headset into the Nexus port and the MSM becomes a PTT — speaker auto-mutes, audio routes to your ears. One device, two modes.
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Dual PTT: Oversized front button for quick keying plus a secondary side button — both work with gloved hands.
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Amplified Nexus Port: NATO-wired Nexus connector with built-in amplification for low-impedance dynamic headsets — Ops-Core AMP, 3M Peltor ComTac, MSA Sordin, David Clark, and other tactical headsets with U-174/U plug. Speaker auto-mutes when headset is connected.
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IP67 Sealed: Dust-tight and submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Built for rain, mud, and standing water.
⚠ 2-Pin Connector Limitation
The 2-pin connector provides audio and PTT only — it does not carry control data for accessory features like emergency activation, volume adjustment, or programmable buttons. If you need those features, consider upgrading to a radio with a multi-pin accessory connector.
Compatible Radios
Kenwood TK-2100, TK-2200, TK-2300, TK-2302, TK-3200, TK-3300, TK-3400, NX-P1200, NX-P1300, NX-1200, NX-1300, NX-220, NX-240, NX-320, NX-340, NX-420, NX-3220, NX-3320, NX-3420, ProTalk series, and other Kenwood radios with 2-pin accessory port.
Headset Compatibility
The amplified Nexus port is designed for headsets with dynamic (low-impedance) microphones:
- ✓ Ops-Core AMP (via U174 Monaural or Monobinaural Downlead)
- ✓ 3M Peltor ComTac V/VI, SWAT-Tac
- ✓ MSA Sordin Supreme Pro-X (Mil-Spec)
- ✓ David Clark H10-76 series
- ✓ Any NATO-wired headset with U-174/U plug and dynamic microphone
Electret microphone headsets are not supported by this amplified variant. Contact us for electret-compatible custom orders.
Need a PTT Without a Speaker Mic?
The MSM is built for operators who need both modes — speaker mic on patrol, headset PTT on operations. If you run a tactical headset full-time and don’t need a speaker mic at all, the Constant Able is a lighter, simpler, purpose-built PTT.
Constant Able PTTs connect directly to your radio with no speaker mic in the chain. Auto-switching impedance detection handles both dynamic and electret headsets automatically — broader headset compatibility than the MSM’s dynamic-only Nexus port. Available for Motorola APX, Motorola XTS, Kenwood, L3Harris, Hytera, Icom, Baofeng, and NATO 6-pin radios.
Specifications
| Spec |
Value |
| Radio Connector |
Kenwood 2-Pin |
| Headset Port |
Nexus (U-174/U) — NATO wired (Amplified) |
| Earpiece Port |
3.5 mm listen-only |
| Microphone |
Omni-directional, −42 dB ±3 dB |
| Speaker |
36 mm dynamic, 1 W (1.5 W max), 91 dB ±3 dB |
| PTT |
Dual — oversized front + secondary side |
| Emergency |
Not available (2-pin connector limitation) |
| Volume |
Not available (2-pin connector limitation) |
| IP Rating |
IP67 (dust-tight, 1 m submersion / 30 min) |
| Cable |
Kevlar-reinforced coil cord, 50,000 flex cycles, 13 kg pull strength |
| Temp Range |
−25°C to +60°C operating |
| Frequency Range |
580 Hz – 5 KHz |
| PTT Switch Life |
100,000 cycles |
| DISCO32 SKU |
MSM-50-KW1A-03A |
DISCO32 Tactical Antennas — Aberdeen, NC
Amplified/Modified by DISCO32 • 1-Year Warranty
