T36022 Eartube Touch-Free Lapel Microphone
ARC T36 • Touch-Free PTT • NFC Bracelet • Eartube Audio • Sterile-Environment Ready
The ARC T36022 Eartube Touch-Free Lapel Microphone is a patented hands-free radio accessory that lets your team transmit without ever touching a push-to-talk button. Paired with the wireless ARC NFC bracelet, the T36022 is built for offices, clinics, and treatment rooms where speed, discretion, and a sterile environment matter — an ideal companion to a Kenwood ProTalk PKT-23 in any business two-way radio setup.
Who It's For
Health care, dental, and front-office teams that need quiet, touch-free communication between rooms without cross-contamination. Prefer an over-the-ear fit instead of an eartube? See the companion G36022 Earhook Touch-Free Lapel Microphone — same ARC NFC touch-free technology, earhook style.
Key Features
Touch-Free Transmit
Patented technology lets you key up without pressing a push-to-talk button — keep your hands on the task and on the patient.
Wireless NFC Bracelet
Move the ARC NFC bracelet within 1–2 inches of the mic and speak. It needs no power, can be worn under gloves, and is 100% liquid-proof.
Sterile & Contamination-Free
No button to touch means no cross-contamination — the T36022 keeps a sterile environment while delivering crystal-clear interoffice audio.
Effortless to Adopt
No technical knowledge required — the T36022 is easy to learn and quick to roll out office-wide for fast, quiet, discreet communication.
Compatible Radios
The ARC T36022 Eartube Touch-Free Lapel Microphone is designed for use with the Kenwood® ProTalk PKT-23 radio. Combine the PKT-23 and the T36022 to give staff quick, quiet communication between you and your workers without pushing a button. Not sure the T36022 fits your radio model or fleet? Contact our Canadian radio experts or call 1-800-984-1534 and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.
Want the over-the-ear version of the same touch-free system? Compare the G36022 Earhook Touch-Free Lapel Microphone, or browse the full business two-way radio range.
Who Is the T36022 For?
The T36022 Eartube Touch-Free Lapel Microphone is built for health care workers, dental and medical offices, and any front-of-house team that needs to communicate within the office and between treatment rooms — giving instructions or requesting materials and needs easily and discreetly. It eliminates time-consuming trips back and forth between rooms while keeping efficiency and productivity high. Because the NFC bracelet is wireless, needs no power, and is fully liquid-proof, it suits gloved, hands-busy, and sterile workflows where a conventional push-to-talk mic simply isn't practical.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the T36022 Eartube Touch-Free Lapel Microphone
• How does the T36022 transmit without a push-to-talk button?
The ARC T36022 uses patented touch-free technology. When you need to transmit, you move the wireless ARC NFC (Near Field Communication) bracelet up toward the microphone and speak freely. The sensor in the bracelet does all the work when placed within 1 to 2 inches of the mic — no button press required.
• Which radio works with the T36022 Eartube Touch-Free Lapel Microphone?
The T36022 is designed for use with the Kenwood® ProTalk PKT-23 radio. If you need to confirm it fits your specific radio or fleet, contact our Canadian radio experts at 1-800-984-1534 before ordering.
• Is the ARC NFC bracelet safe for sterile or gloved environments?
Yes. The NFC bracelet is wireless and does not require power, can be worn under gloves, and is 100% liquid-proof. Because there is no button to touch, the T36022 helps maintain a sterile environment with no cross-contamination, making it ideal for health care and clinical settings.
• What is the difference between the T36022 and the G36022?
Both use the same ARC touch-free NFC technology. The T36022 is the eartube version, while the G36022 Earhook Touch-Free Lapel Microphone uses an over-the-ear earhook design. Choose the wear style your team prefers — the touch-free transmit experience is the same.
• Is the T36022 hard to learn or set up?
No. The T36022 does not require any technical knowledge to use, is very easy to learn, and is simple to implement office-wide. Once paired with a Kenwood ProTalk PKT-23, communication becomes effortless — staff simply raise the NFC bracelet to the mic and speak.
