A 1-Wire Headset consists of a single cable running from the radio to the earpiece. This cable typically includes both the push-to-talk (PTT) button and the microphone.
In a 2-Wire Headset, there are two cables coming from the radio. One cable connects to the earpiece, while the other cable is connected to a small control unit with a push-to-talk (PTT) button and a microphone.
The 3-Wire Headset features separate cables for the earpiece, the PTT button, and the microphone. The PTT button can be routed along the arm to the hand, the microphone placed near the throat, and the earpiece positioned at the head.
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CoPacks Headset GES-PA1 for Motorola SL1600, SL2600, SL4000 | 751158-S3
CoPacks headset for Motorola SL series, SL4000 series, SL2600, SL1600, TLK100, TLK110 with earphones and inline PTT, GES-PA1-M14-3SNon original- Includes silicone plugs in 3 different sizes (small / medium / large)PROPERTIES:Cable type: 3S - InlineConnector type: M14Model: In-ear earphonefor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: SL series
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Headset GES-PB4 for Motorola SL1600, SL2600, SL4000 | 751558-S3
CoPacks Headset GES-PB4 surveillance kit 'lock type' for MotorolaSL series, SL4000 series, SL2600, SL1600, TLK100, TLK110 - GES-PB4-M14-3SNon originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 3S - InlineConnector type: M14Model: concealed carryfor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: SL series
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Headset GES-PA1 for Motorola CLP446, CLK446 | 751161
CoPacks portable eartip for Motorola CLP446 CLK446, GES-PA1-M17Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 2S - separated from PTTConnector type: M17Model: In-ear earphonefor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: CLP446/ CLK446
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
SEPURA GSM-style headset with inline microphone and PTT for STP8/9000, SC20, SC21 300-00428
for direct connection to the audio socket of the device
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CoPacks Headset GES-PA1 for Motorola CLP446e/ CLPe-series | 751174-S3
CoPacks headset compatible with Motorola CLP446e/ CLPe-series with earphones and inline PTT, GES-PA1-M19-3Snon original- Includes silicone plugs in 3 different sizes (small / medium / large)PROPERTIES:Cable type: 3S - InlineConnector type: M19Model: In-ear earphonefor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: CLP446e/ CLPe
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CoPacks Earphone ES-04 for speaker microphone | 750544
CoPacks listen only earphone with acoustic tube earphone, 90 cm straight cableAnd 3,5 mm angled connector, ES-04-LA-90Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 90cm straight cableConnector type: 3.5mm jack angledModel: Acoustic tube
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
Motorola Surveillance earpiece with Mic and PTT Combined (Black) PMLN7158A
Surveillance earpiece with Mic and PTT Combined (Black) • Operation: Receive and transmit • PTT: In-line • Vox capability: Yes • Programmable Button: No • Intrinsic Safety Standard: No
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Earphone GES-B4 for speaker microphone | 750544-1
CoPacks listen only earphone 'lock type' with acoustic tube earphone, 90 cm straight cableAnd 3,5 mm angled connector, GES-B4-LA-90Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 90cm straight cableConnector type: 3.5mm jack angledModel: Acoustic tube
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Hytera Earpiece with in-line MIC PTT & Transparent Acoustic Tube BP515 BP565 AP515 AP585 EAN30-P
Earpiece with in-line MIC PTT & Transparent Acoustic Tube with chip for original Hytera verification (directly attached to radio) (RoHS) (REACH) for AP5/BP5 series
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CoPacks Headset GES-PB4 for Motorola GP300, CP040, DP1400, CLR446 | 751511-S3
CoPacks portable acoustic tube for Motorola CP88, CP100, CP150, CP200, CT150, CT250, CT450, CT450LS, GP2000, GP300, GP308, GP68, GP88, BC120, GTI, GTX, LTS2000, PR400, P040, P080, P110, P1215, P1225LS, PRO3150, SP10, SP21, SP50, XTNi, XT420, XT460, XTN446, XTN500, XTN600, XV1100, XV2100, XU1100, XU2100, XU2600, VL130, VL50, BPR40, BC90, CP125, CP185, DTR Series, GP280, CLS Series, BC10, BC130, GP350, DP1400, CLR446 surveillance kit, GES-PB4-M-S3Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 3S - InlineConnector type: MModel: concealed carryfor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: GP300/ DP1400
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Headset GES-PA1 for Motorola GP300, GP600, CP040, DP1400 | 751111-S3-T
CoPacks headset GES-PA1 with fabric cable, eartip earphone and inline lapel PTT with microphonecompatible with Motorola CP88, CP100, CP150, CP200, CT150, CT250, CT450, CT450LS,GP2000, GP300, GP308, GP68, GP88, BC120, GTI, GTX, LTS2000, PR400, P040, P080, P110, P1215,P1225LS, PRO3150, SP10, SP21, SP50, XTNi, XT420, XT460, XTN446, XTN500, XTN600, XV1100,XV2100, XU1100, XU2100, XU2600, VL130, VL50, BPR40, BC90, CP125, CP185, DTR Series, GP280,CLS Series, BC10, BC130, GP350, DP1400, CLR446 -GE-A133M-3S-01non original- includes silicone plugs in 3 different sizes (small / medium / large)- fabric cable with extended life time compared to standard cable- cable lays tangle-freePROPERTIES:Cable type: 3C - Inline fabricConnector type: MModel: In-ear earphonefor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: GP300/ DP1400
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
1-Wire xL Clear Tube Earpiece, GCAI Mini
With replaceable quick disconnect clear tube, inline PTT and microphone, loud audio supported, black cable, TIA compliance
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Earphone GES-B4 for speaker microphone | 750546-2
CoPacks listen only earphone 'lock type' with acoustic tube earphone, 60 cm cable and 3,5 mm straight connector, GES-B4-LS-60Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 60cm straight cableConnector type: 3.5mm jack straightModel: Acoustic tube
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Headset for Motorola SL1600, SL2600, SL4000 with big PTT | 751558-2
CoPacks Headset surveillance kit 'lock type' with big PTT and Inline-Micfor Motorola SL series, SL4000 series, SL2600, SL1600, TLK100, TLK110Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 3C - InlineConnector type: M14Model: concealed carryfor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: SL series
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
Motorola 1-Wire Surveillance Kit with Loud Audio Translucent Tube PMLN8341A
Microphone: Yes PTT Button: Yes Programmable Button: No Earpiece Type: Clear Rubber Eartip Intelligent Audio technology: IMPRES™ Hazloc Capable**: UL Suitable for: Motorola R7 R7a Discreetly send and receive messages with this single-wire surveillance kit with an in-line microphone and Push-to-Talk button. The clear tube earpiece is replaceable with quick disconnect and supports loud audio features enabled by the device. UL approved **HazLoc Details: For more information on which accessories are approved by Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) with certain MOTOTRBO models, please consult the manual provided with each UL-approved MOTOTRBO portable.
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Ohrhörer mit transparentem Schallschlauch und In-Ohr Einsatz - ohne Mikrofon PMLN7188A
Besondere Zertifizierung: ATEXBetriebsart: Anschluss an ATEX RSM PMMN4094A nur EmpfangenProgrammierbare Taste: NeinPushToTalk Taste (PTT): NeinSpracherkennung (VOX): Nein
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1-wire Surveillance Kit Low Noise -Black NNTN8459A
1-wire Surveillance Kit(Low Noise) - Black • Operation: Receive/Transmit • PTT: On mic • Vox capability: Y(when radio is in Vox mode) • Programmable Button: N • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 • Compatible with replacement quick disconnect acoustic tube RLN6242A
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Motorola Ohrhörer 1 Kabel nur Empfang mit transparentem Schallschlauch GCAI Mini IMPRES PMLN8087A
nur Empfang! OHNE Mikrofon, KEIN PTT Taster Kabelfarbe Schwarz GCAI Mini Stecker transparenter Schallschlauch sowie Ohr Olive als Ersatz erhältlich
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CoPacks Earphone GES-B4 for speaker microphone | 750548-30-SET
CoPacks listen only earphone 'lock type' with acoustic tube earphone, 30 cm coil cable and 3,5 mm (4-pin) angled connector, GE-B400LA4-C-01Non originalincluding 6 pcs. flexible ear insert skin-coloured(S/M/L - right/left), 1 x clipPROPERTIES:Cable type: 30cm coil cableConnector type: 3.5mm jack angledModel: Acoustic tube
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Earphone GES-B4 for speaker microphone | 750517-T-60
CoPacks listen only earphone with acoustic tube earphone, 60 cm cable (fabric) and 3,5 mm straight connector (threaded), GE-B400M1-S-03PROPERTIES:Cable type: 60cm fabric cableConnector type: 3.5mm jack screwedModel: Acoustic tube
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CoPacks Earphone ES-04 for speaker microphone | 750517
CoPacks listen only earphone with acoustic tube earphone and 3,5 mm screwed connector, ES-04-M1-90Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: 90cm straight cableConnector type: 3.5mm jack screwedModel: Acoustic tube
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Headset GES-PB4 for Motorola GP328 Plus, GP344, GP388 | 751513-1
CoPacks portable acoustic tube for MotorolaEX500, EX600, GL2000, GP328 PLUS, GP338 PLUS, GP344, GP366, GP388, PRO5150elite, EX560XLSSurveillance kit 'lock type' with cable slider, GES-PB4-29-M5Non originalPROPERTIES:Cable type: separated from connectorConnector type: M5Model: concealed carryfor manufacturer: Motorolasuitable for device: GP344/ GP388
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Stereo-Kopfhörer (weiß) mit 3,5mm Klinkenstecker gerade -GE-B10900LS3-S-02
CoPacks Stereo-Kopfhörer (weiß) mit 3,5mm Klinkenstecker gerade - GE-B10900LS3-S-02 Steckertyp: 3,5mm Klinke gerade Ausführung: Standard Ohrhörer Kabeltyp: 90cm glattes Kabel
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
CoPacks Listen-Only GE-10 + universal-Ohrpassteil | 700172
CoPacks Listen-Only GE-10 with universal-Ohrpassteil, Knowles Premium Lautsprecher und 60cm Kabel (Textilummantelt) für Bedienteil mit 3,5mm Klinkenstecker gewinkelt -GE-1000LS-S-02- premium voice quality- incl. ear pieces (L+R)- passt sich optimal dem Gehörgang an- textilummanteltes Kabel mit verlängerterLebensdauer gegenüber Standardkabel- Kabelverknotung wird vermiedenPROPERTIES:Cable type: 60cm fabric cableConnector type: 3.5mm jack angledModel: Earpiece - Premium
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
FAQ: Cable Headsets – 1-Wire, 2-Wire, and 3-Wire
What is a 1-Wire Headset?
A 1-Wire Headset consists of a single cable that runs from the radio to the earpiece. This cable typically houses both the push-to-talk (PTT) button and the microphone. This makes it most suitable for scenarios where listening is the primary task and transmitting is only needed occasionally. To speak, you move your hand to the PTT button. Due to its simpler functionality, a 1-Wire Headset is usually a budget-friendly option.
What defines a 2-Wire Headset?
A 2-Wire Headset has two cables extending from the radio: one goes to the earpiece, while the other cable connects to a small control unit with a push-to-talk (PTT) button and a microphone. This design offers greater convenience because the microphone can be positioned independently of the earpiece. In terms of price, the 2-Wire Headset typically falls in the mid-range segment.
When is a 3-Wire Headset recommended?
A 3-Wire Headset features three separate cables: one for the earpiece, one for the push-to-talk (PTT) button, and one for the microphone. They can be positioned flexibly on the body, for example, the PTT button on the hand, the microphone near the throat, and the earpiece at the head. This setup makes it easy to conceal under clothing, making it ideal for covert operations, executive protection, or security personnel. Because of the more complex design and higher-quality construction, 3-Wire Headsets are generally in the upper price range.
How do these different types of headsets compare?
The key differences lie in the cable management, operation, and intended use:
1-Wire Headset: Minimalist design for occasional transmissions, with a built-in PTT button and microphone in a single cable.
2-Wire Headset: Separate cables for the earpiece and PTT/microphone, allowing the microphone to be positioned independently for greater comfort.
3-Wire Headset: Three individual cables for the earpiece, PTT, and microphone; ideal for discreet operations thanks to flexible placement of each component.
Conclusion
Whether you choose a 1-Wire, 2-Wire, or 3-Wire Headset, each variant offers specific benefits for different scenarios. While 1-Wire Headsets are perfect for simple requirements and a limited budget, 2-Wire Headsets provide enhanced convenience and flexibility. 3-Wire Headsets stand out in covert operations or high-level security environments. In this way, each user can find the best solution for their individual needs.
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