Kenwood TK-3301 parts help!

[1967ajb]

Hello,

Long time reader, infrequent poster!

I'm after some info or help on getting hold of a new, or second hand bit for my radio.

On the right side (looking at the front of the radio) there are two sockets to connect external accessories. The radio comes with a blanking plate to cover them, but also a different cover designed to clamp in place anything plugged into the sockets...

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...I'm trying to get a new, or second hand one of these, but they are a nightmare to find, or extortionately expensive for a piece of plastic!

Does anyone have any good ideas, knowledge of a second-hand dealer or one they don't want?

Cheers,

Andy

 

[Boon]

The TK series radios were used extensively by emergency services.

Notably the TK350 series.

They used a 'public safety microphone' which plugged into that socket.

The socket is standard on kenwoods,pin configuration is different on most other makes.

But the police/ambulance type radios had a simple folded metal retainer that was affixed by a screw which stopped the safety mic from being unplugged.

Find a PMR radio dealer with a radio workshops and ask one of the engineers if they have any lying around,most of the police radios ended on the second hand market, I have about 10 of them,without safety mics though.


http://www.qsl.net/gm8aob/images/KENWOOD%20TK350%20UHF%20PORTABLES%20REAR%20VIEWS%20PICT5492.JPG


You can see the oblong folded metal retainers in this photo,not as sexy as the plastic but should be cheap/free.

 

[1967ajb]

Hi Boon, can't get to the link, but thanks for the info.

Andy

 

[motor_mad_man]

I can get hold of some.

Basically l have been quoted 2 quid each but minimum spend £15 plus vat so l will have some spares

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[Sumprat]

These guys might be able to help....
http://www.hamradio.co.uk/
Tell them G6ZTZ sent you

 

[1967ajb]

I can get hold of some.

Basically l have been quoted 2 quid each but minimum spend £15 plus vat so l will have some spares

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Sorry for not replying mate, for some reason I didn't get a notification! Does the offer still stand?

Andy

 

[motor_mad_man]

Sorry for not replying mate, for some reason I didn't get a notification! Does the offer still stand?

Andy

Yes it does, I've just ordered them so I'm waiting for them to come in.

How many do you want as l have ( or will have 10 spare)?.

Pm me

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[1967ajb]

Hello mate, that's great, I'm just after one if that's ok!

Andy

 

[1967ajb]

Pm me

OK, now sussed why I can't PM! I've been made redundant and I'm struggling to justify £2 for a bit of plastic, can't justify the cash to become a full member to PM you. I assume that puts the mockers on the plan!

Arse

 

[motor_mad_man]

Ok Andy sorry to hear about that

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[ThomasMc]

Yes it does, I've just ordered them so I'm waiting for them to come in.

How many do you want as l have ( or will have 10 spare)?.

Pm me

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Hi

I'm in the same boat as you. I picked up 4x TK-3301's from "that auction site that shall not be named" and am also look for the clamp to keep the speaker/mic jack in place. As this post is nearly 2 months old I thought I'd chance asking if you:

a) went ahead with the purchase of a number of clamps
and
b) have any left that you are willing to sell ?

Thanks

Tom

 

[motor_mad_man]

Hi tom,


Yes l when ahead with the order and I've 3 left at £2.50 each. Pm me if you want then.

Tim

 

[ThomasMc]

Hi Tim,

Thanks for taking the time to come in to central London to drop them off. It was great chatting with you. Hope to catch up again at an event soon.

Tom