Reddit mentions of BTECH 2 Pin (K1 Connector) to 3.5MM Adapter with Push-to-Talk Button (Compatible with 2 Pin BaoFeng, Kenwood, BTECH Radios to 3.5mm Headsets with in-line Mics)

I use one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YJMRZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_F3gBybGGPVN1C

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You can plug in a set of iPhone earbuds with mic and it allows you to hear and transmit.

I went with the very affordable Baofeng option that was brought up in a thread a couple weeks ago. You can manually program it or program it from a computer using free software (/u/theman00 has been posting .csv files for all drivers/broadcast channels that you can upload directly, all at once). This radio IS a transceiver, but you can disable the transmission capabilities. 127 programmable channels that you can assign the driver or broadcaster names to. I used mine at the Indy 500 and it was great.

CHIRP is freeware that works really well for programming this and many other radios.

Amazon links below:

radio

headphone adapter

USB Cable

Note: Programming it with the USB can be finicky because Windows will continually try to update the driver to a newer version that isn't compatible with the chip. Its an easy fix, but you'll have to go into the device manager and roll back the driver to the older one. Instructions Here

Edit: added link to CHIRP software

Does the headset the radio come with work?

If so make sure the adapter is seated in the radio all the way, you may need to trim some of the plastic off of the adapter if it doesn't fit.

I use this one and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YJMRZS/

I posted in another thread but here's my setup. With it, I can listen to the broadcast AND flip to any of the driver's channels. Super cheap.
> You can buy a baofeng UV-5R on Amazon for $30, a programming cable for $8, a headphone adapter for $10 and just program it every year. This is my setup. It works well and I'll be posting the file you can import into this radio. I usually use over the ear protection over my headphones.
Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band Transceiver (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VtVhzbHQ6NMNG
BTECH 2 Pin to 3.5MM Adapter with Push-to-Talk Button (Adapts 2 Pin BaoFeng/Kenwood/BTECH Radios to 3.5mm Headsets with in-line Mics) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YJMRZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_bsYAluLHSuWOJ
Baofeng Programming Cable for BAOFENG UV-5R/5RA/5R Plus/5RE, UV3R Plus, BF-888S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CP0I474/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tvVhzbM7VNDGE
I'm not sure my link for the actual radio is the cheapest on Amazon. Also the programming doesn't let you transmit so no worries there!

https://www.reddit.com/r/INDYCAR/comments/6bmhxv/scanner_rental_questions/dhrl7wl/

I'll also add at Indy you can listen to several channels including the radio broadcast, the track PA, track officials, etc.

The Baofeng isnt type certified/capable of airband use or type certified for FRS/MURS frequencies. You first need to decide what freqencies and modes you are looking to use. If you are not a ham, you are limited to FRS, MURS and the airbands ( Part 87 Subpart B of Title 47 )

I would suggest something like what ICOM has to offer with bluetooth in the airbands, the IC-A25C or, snag a GMRS license for $70 and program your baofeng for those frequencies and get a speakermic with an earpiece port.

EDIT: If you are looking to use your Baofeng, I think i found a 3.5mm ptt adapter that will work. Snag a GMRS license and get this thing from Amazon.

Do you have a favorite pair of earphones or headphones with a mic? I’ll follow up based on your answer.

EDIT: Wasn’t trying to be cryptic. Just having a hard time locating the item I bought: BTECH 2 Pin (K1 Connector)

The cabling is a bit... delicate? But I only use it for events. I just like that I can use my own headphones + mic with it.

Yeah I know, it's far from ideal. Unfortunately the headphone out also requires the mic jack to be plugged in as well and I think they need to share a common ground (not quite sure).


Basically I need this cable but I can't find anywhere to buy it in the UK and Amazon.com won't ship to the UK.


Might have to try and build my own.

I didn’t know where else to ask... My job has me wear a standard PTT Radio—something like this. Is there a way, through cable wizardry, I can connect audio from my phone to the headset so I can hear both the PTT radio and maybe a podcast or something? I was thinking of getting a Y splitter and one of these. Would this work?

For the Baofeng, I have one of these adapters (probably bought on Amazon). It works well with any TRRS headset, and comes through as mono-in-both-ears. It works reasonably well with earbud headsets up to a gaming headset.

Have you tried something like this?

BTECH 2 Pin (K1 Connector) to 3.5MM Adapter with Push-to-Talk Button (Compatible with 2 Pin BaoFeng, Kenwood, BTECH Radios to 3.5mm Headsets with in-line Mics) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YJMRZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_znq3AbEBVW52N