gp68 Question

Post by **Code3Response** » Thu Nov 01, 2001 7:33 pm

I am accuiring 18 GP68 radios with speaker mics. I would like the functionality of the speaker mic, but also need to be covert... is there a way to have an earbud or some other sort of earpiece connected while the speaker mic is in operation? I need 18 of these, anyone who has some i could rent for a weekend or buy CHEAP (will only be used once a year for a charity golf tournamnet) Thanks!!!!!!

Tom in D.C. · Post by **Tom in D.C.** » Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:26 am

First of all, the GP68's external connection jack is the same as the GP300 (not the GP350 unless you use an adapter) and P110, so any accessories for those radios should work with the GP68. Second, the only way I can see to do an earpiece while using the speaker/mic is to use a speaker/mic which has an earphone jack installed. Most of the cheap aftermarket speaker/mics have these jacks but the trick is finding one which fits the Motorola dual jack which does not match the spacing commonly found on the Icom/Vertex/Kenwood radios. Suggest you check the Otto website for an appropriate unit. Kendoo, in Florida, also used to sell a speaker/mic with the proper Motorola plugset which, if I recall correctly, did have an earphone jack built in. These mics were light-duty units but worked okay, and they were really inexpensive, like under $20 each.

I owned two GP68's for several years and found them to be very reliable units with great audio.

Tom, W2NJS
...in D.C.

Tom in D.C. · Post by **Tom in D.C.** » Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:39 am

Here are the current Kendoo references which were found at their site:

K-CMP115M Motorola N/A Speaker/Mic. $15.00 SlimLine Speaker/ Microphone for SP10, SP21, SP50, GP68, P110, GP300, PRO3150 & CT250, CT450, CT450LS & P040/P080
M-19

K-MC110 Motorola HMN9725 Speaker/Mic. $29.00 Deluxe Spkr/ Mic.For SP10, SP21, SP50, GP68, P110, GP300 (HMN9725R), PRO3150 & CT250, CT450, CT450LS & P040/P080

I have never seen the more expensive unit, but the other one for $15.00 is a direct copy (maybe even made by the same mfr.) of the Icom HM46.

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:12 pm

There is a guy in So. Calif. who has the covert headsets and speaker mics for rent. He custom makes headsets for most radios also.

It should not be too hard to add a 3.5mm jack to be able to use the earphone on the SpkrMics.

radioEd · Post by **radioEd** » Fri Nov 02, 2001 7:27 pm

Hi Matt! On a longshot...you might want to check out this site!
http://www.rahq.com/hazmat.htm
I have no idea if he rents, or just sells? something to look at anyway to see whats out there....
http://www.rahq.com/audio.htm
good luck... Ed

T_MC_B · Post by **T_MC_B** » Thu Nov 15, 2001 6:56 pm

Does anyone know where I can find these GP68's. I need 6 of them in the VHF model.

Thanks

Todd
[email protected]

radioEd · Post by **radioEd** » Thu Nov 15, 2001 11:26 pm

Theres a post on the For Sale area here!
WTB - New UHF GP-68s (date) [2001-11-07 18:13] but I don't recomend buying them as there an export radio, & not FCC certified anymore. which means don't walk in a repair center & ask for a quote on how much to fix it? (who knows?) good luck Ed

Post by **/\/\y 2 cents** » Fri Nov 16, 2001 12:56 pm

i know where you can get gp68's no problem...what band do you want. they are brand new in box and CHEAP.

T_MC_B · Post by **T_MC_B** » Sat Nov 17, 2001 8:53 pm

On 2001-11-16 15:56, //y 2 cents wrote:
i know where you can get gp68's no problem...what band do you want. they are brand new in box and CHEAP.

I'm looking for VHF

Post by **/\/\y 2 cents** » Sat Nov 17, 2001 9:08 pm

Call (305)822-2258, ask for willy. Be patient, they are very busy....he will answer the phone tell him what you want and he will quote you accordingly. He's a good guy and the prices there are the lowest i've seen, plus they service the export product that they sell , so they are a good contact to have. Business hours are mon-fri 9 to 5