Rugged Radios
Rugged Radios Drivers Listen Only Ear Buds Adaptor Cable to Rugged and
Rugged Radios Drivers Listen Only Ear Buds Adaptor Cable to Rugged and
SKU:CS-KEN-LSO
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Key Features
- Listen to radio traffic through ear buds — listen-only, no transmit path
- 3-foot straight cord with Kenwood-style 2-pin connector
- 3.5mm mono output jack
- Fits Rugged R1, V3, RH-5R, RDH16C, GMR series and other 2-pin handhelds
- Also fits Baofeng UV-5R, Kenwood TK-series, Garmin Rino, HYT, Relm, SAMCOM, Wouxun
The Rugged Radios CS-KEN-LSO is a 3-foot listen-only adapter cable that connects a Kenwood-style 2-pin handheld radio to a 3.5mm mono jack, so a driver can monitor radio traffic through ear buds. It is a listen-only cable — audio comes in, but there is no microphone path for transmitting.
Compatibility
This adapter works with Rugged handhelds including the R1, RDH-X, V3, RH-5R, RDH16C, GMR2 PLUS, GMR5, and GMR5-X, plus Baofeng handhelds with 2-pin ports (including the UV-5R), Garmin Rino, HYT TC620 and TC700EX, a wide range of Kenwood TK-series radios (TK208 through TK3202), Relm RPV516A, RPV599A PLUS, RPU416A, and RPU499A PLUS, SAMCOM FPCN30A, and Wouxun handhelds with 2-pin ports.
Specifications
- Length: 3-foot straight cord
- Radio side: Kenwood-style 2-pin connector
- Output: 3.5mm mono jack for ear buds
- Function: listen-only (no transmit path)
Sold as a single adapter cable; ear buds are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I talk through this cable?
No. The CS-KEN-LSO is listen-only — it feeds radio audio to ear buds and has no microphone path for transmitting.
Which radios does it fit?
Any handheld with a Kenwood-style 2-pin port, including Rugged R1, V3, RH-5R, RDH16C and GMR models, Baofeng UV-5R and other 2-pin Baofengs, Kenwood TK-series, Garmin Rino, HYT, Relm, SAMCOM, and Wouxun handhelds.
What plugs into the 3.5mm end?
Standard ear buds or headphones with a 3.5mm plug; the output is mono.
FAQ
FAQ
Can I talk through this cable?
No. The CS-KEN-LSO is listen-only — it feeds radio audio to ear buds and has no microphone path for transmitting.
Which radios does it fit?
Any handheld with a Kenwood-style 2-pin port, including Rugged R1, V3, RH-5R, RDH16C and GMR models, Baofeng UV-5R and other 2-pin Baofengs, Kenwood TK-series, Garmin Rino, HYT, Relm, SAMCOM, and Wouxun handhelds.
What plugs into the 3.5mm end?
Standard ear buds or headphones with a 3.5mm plug; the output is mono.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping on orders $250+ (standard items). Oversized items ship at calculated rates.
30-day returns with RMA required. 15% restocking fee, buyer pays return shipping. Defective items returned free with full refund.
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