Abstract: A universal adapter kit for a two-way radio having a microphone jack. The adapter kit includes a universal keying adapter including a radio plug for attachment to the microphone jack of the standard two-way radio. The adapter kit further includes a microphone connected to the keying adapter, wherein the microphone is adapted to be selectively secured to a support structure, and a keying switch connected to the keying adapter. The keying adapter includes circuitry permitting an individual to use the microphone and the keying switch to transmit message over a wide variety of two-way radios without modifying the radio.

Abstract: A shifter mounted accessory control panel which fits onto a shifter pole to cooperate with an existing shifter knob which includes a housing having a rear pole mounting portion and front a switch enclosing portion separated by an internal wall. The pole mounting portion including a bore adapted to be mounted coaxially with a shifter pole. The switch enclosing portion including a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed side walls and a front display face which are connected together to form a compartment. The opposed side walls having a plurality of switches in each wall and being larger at the bottom wall than at the top wall, thereby causing the front edges of the side walls to be angled outwardly from top to bottom which causes the front display face being attached to the front edges of the side walls to slope upward and inwardly toward the pole mounting portion. The sloped front display face providing a viewing surface which a driver can easily read while seated in a driving position.