PRYMEBLU BT-511-V2 Bluetooth Adapter for Kenwood Radios

New V2 Chip adds BTLE capability allowing use of the Z Mini and ZU Super Mini PTT buttons!

 

The PRYME BLU Adapter allows you to use a compatible wireless Bluetooth headset or other audio accessory with your two-way radio. The PRYME BLU Adapter is compatible with thousands of off the shelf consumer audio accessories and pairs easily, allowing you to operate wirelessly.

 

PRYMEBLU BT511-V2 compatibility :  Kenwood multi-pin connector radios using 4 digit model #s, incl. TK-31xx and NX series

NX-200, NX-210, NX-300, NX-410, NX-411, TK-2140, TK-3140, TK-5210, TK-5220, TK-5310, TK-5320, TK-5410, TK-5410D

 

BT-511 is compatible with these radios, but the radio must be reprogrammed using the Kenwood cable and software.  In order for the Bluetooth adapter to properly get power from the radio, the following setting must be changed in the Kenwood software : Extended Function > Universal Connector Pin No. 11: HRS Adapter.

 

Radios with 3-digit model numbers (example: TK-290) do not provide enough current to the accessory connector to power the Bluetooth Adapter.

Also compatible with the BTH-300 Wireless Bluetooth Base Unit

 

The BT-511-V2 Features :

• Compatible with thousands of readily available Bluetooth headsets and other audio accessories. (audio accessories not included)
• Easy pairing process. Stores paired connection to the wireless headset even if the Radio is powered off or adapter is removed from the two-way radio.
• No time delay on either Transmit or Received Audio messages
• Several Push-To-Talk options: use the PTT button on the PRYMEBLU adapter to initiate transmissions, or use an optional PRYME Quick-Disconnect wired audio accessory such as PTT-5. (Optional accessories not included.)
• Enhanced with optional wired PRYME Quick-Disconnect earphone or audio accessory for additional privacy. (Optional accessories not included.) RX and TX audio is automatically routed to the two-way radio or the appropriate wireless or wired audio accessory (Patent Pending) depending on what accessories are connected to the PRYMEBLU adapter. Status LED indicates connection to a compatible wireless accessory

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE : For most newer Kenwood and Nexedge radios you must set the following option using the radio's computer programming software:

Extended Function > Universal Connector Pin No. 11: HRS Adapter

For older Kenwood radios with 4-digit model numbers (example: TK-3180) that do not have the "HRS Adapter" option available, set the following instead:

Extended Function > Universal Connector Pin No. 11: Always 5 V (high)