This lead isn't actually Kenwood branded, but this 2-pin connection type is commonly referred to as the 2 Pin Kenwood connection. Well, it has arrived. I've been after one of these for a while now to test on some of my radios. Having used the hands-free style, one ear headsets, where sound is obviously only coming through one ear, I have wondered whether the 2-Pin "Kenwood" style connection to 3.5mm headphone jack cable when used with normal headphones would be mono [sound through only one ear] or stereo, sound through both ears.
Because many of the older scanners were mono, and I've never actually tested new radios from China in this way. I'm happy to report, that both the Baofeng DM-1701 (here) and the Quansheng K5 / K6 (here) emit sound through both ears with this cable connection and sound really good. Headphones are definitely better when using radios that are DMR [digital], as it can be hard to understand what's being said sometimes from the normal speaker. It's not like analogue. So yeah, this cable makes things easier.
Although, do be aware. I have noticed that there is a sharp click / popping noise each time a signal is received, and with each response. I don't think this is anything to do with the headphones themselves, or this lead. I think It's built into the radios. When a connection is made, the internal clicking / popping sound is instantly heard through the headphones. I'm not sure if there is way to turn this sound off [if anyone knows post a comment below]. I doubt it can be turned off to be honest. The clicking / popping isn't overbearing, just a slight annoyance. it is tolerable.
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