00:00If you've ever tried digging a radio out of your backpack while you're driving,
00:03hiking, or halfway up a ladder, you already know why a good handheld PTT speaker mic is
00:08a game-changer. I went down the rabbit hole and tested out what's floating around online right
00:13now, and I found 5 that are genuinely worth your money, plus, all of them are ridiculously cheap.
00:19Let's get into it. Kicking things off at number 5 is the MC43S
00:24handheld speaker mic with the round 8-pin connector, built for Kenwood bass and mobile
00:28rigs like the TS480, the TS2000, the TM231, and even the classic TS50. What I love about this one is
00:36the
00:36audio punch, the mic element is surprisingly clean for the price, and people on the other end aren't
00:41asking you to repeat yourself. It's got a solid, chunky PTT bar that you can find without looking,
00:47and a coiled cord that stretches out when you need it. It's around $15.20, and it's already sold over
00:534,600 units with a perfect 5-star rating. If you're running an older Kenwood in the shack or in
00:59the
01:00truck, this is a no-brainer upgrade over the stock hand mic. Coming in at number 4 is the TYT
01:06Palm mic,
01:06made for the THUV8000D, the MD380, MD390, the UV380 and UV390, plus the THUV88, 98, and 99.
01:17If you're a DMR user, this is the one you want, because the fit and finish actually match the radio
01:22instead of looking like a random accessory bolted on. The speaker is loud enough to cut through road
01:28noise, and the clip on the back is metal-reinforced, so it doesn't snap the first time you catch it
01:33on
01:33a seatbelt. It's about $15.48, with over 4,600 sold and a 4.8-star rating. Honest, dependable,
01:42and made specifically for your radio that's worth the extra buck or two.
01:46Number 3 is the Budget King, and honestly the one I'd hand to a beginner,
01:50the Baofeng Shoulder Speaker Mic. This thing works with the UV5R, the BF888S, the UVS9+,
01:57the UV13, the UV16 Pro, and even the Quanqing UVK5, so if you've got a K-plug radio in the
02:04drawer,
02:04it probably fits. It's simple big PTT, clear speaker, sturdy clip, but here's the kicker,
02:10it's $6.81. That's less than a sandwich. Over 4,600 sold and a 4.9-star rating tell you
02:19people
02:19aren't just buying it, they're happy with it. Buy 2, keep one in the car.
02:24At number 2 we've got the dual PTT walkie-talkie speaker mic, compatible with the Aradio UV98+,
02:31UV99, the R6000, and Radtel RT880, 880G and RT6D. The dual PTT is the standout here,
02:39if you're running a dual-band radio and you actually use both VFOs, you can key up either side without
02:44ever touching the radio. That's a small thing until you use it, and then you can't go back.
02:50It's $14.21, over 4,500 sold, and sitting at 4.9-stars. For anyone who works two channels at
02:59once event staff, security, off-road groups, this one earns its spot. And my number one pick is the
03:05Retivis HK006, and it's here for one big reason, it's IP54 water-resistant. Rain, sweat, dust,
03:14a splash from the lake, it just keeps working, and that's the thing that kills most cheap speaker
03:18mics. It's built for Kenwood 2-pin radios, so it covers the Balfong UV5R, the Quanching UVK5 and
03:25K6, and basically the whole ecosystem. The audio is crisp, the PTT has a satisfying click,
03:32and it feels a full tier above its price tag. $10.15, over 4,000 sold, 4.9-stars.
03:40Best mix of durability, sound, and value on this whole list, that's why it's number one.
03:46All five links are sitting down in the description, so go grab whichever one fits your radio.
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03:57Thanks for watching, and I'll catch you in the next one.
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