Description
Kenwood TCI PTT (Military Standard Type Version – FBLK)
This is a TCI-style push-to-talk (PTT) switch in the military standard type version, wired for Kenwood-style radios. A PTT sits between your tactical headset and your radio, and lets you transmit at the press of a button instead of reaching for the radio itself.
A good PTT makes radio use quick and natural. Mounted on your chest rig or plate carrier, it lets you call out contacts, pass on orders and keep your team informed without taking your hands far from your replica. The TCI style has a large, easy-to-find transmit button, which is easy to press with gloves on.
How a PTT works
Your headset plugs into the PTT, and the PTT’s lead plugs into your radio. When you press the button, the radio transmits whatever your headset microphone picks up. When you let go, you hear incoming traffic in your earpiece as normal.
The version name tells you which connectors to expect. Kenwood refers to the radio plug, which suits radios with a Kenwood-style socket, a layout used by many hobby radios. Military standard type refers to the headset connection. Please check the product images to confirm the plug types before ordering.
Mounting and use
Fit the PTT where your hand finds it naturally, usually high on the chest or on a shoulder strap. Route the cables so they do not snag on branches, doors or your rifle, and practise using it at home so pressing to talk becomes second nature.
Key features
- TCI-style push-to-talk switch
- Large transmit button, easy to use with gloves
- Kenwood-style radio connector
- Military standard type headset connection
- Lets you talk hands-free through your headset
- Colour listed as FBLK
Compatibility
For radios with a Kenwood-style socket and tactical headsets that use a military standard type plug. Headset connectors vary between makers, so check that your headset’s plug matches this PTT before ordering. If in doubt, contact us with your headset and radio model.
Care and maintenance
Unplug the PTT from the radio and headset after each game, and coil the cables loosely to avoid kinks and broken wires. Keep it dry, and let it dry fully at room temperature if it gets wet.
Check the cables and plugs regularly for cuts, crushing or loose connections, and pull on the plug rather than the cable when disconnecting.
Who is it for?
This PTT suits players using Kenwood-style radios with a military standard type headset who want a simple, glove-friendly transmit button on their kit.
Please note: Radio and headset are not included.
