ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR A PORTABLE RADIO

An electrical connector for interconnecting a portable radio and accessory devices. The connector attached to the accessory device includes a slot for initially engaging a tab on the portable radio, which provides proper alignment betwee n the portable radio and the connector, while the connector is rotated toward the portable radio. Maintaining alignment ensures proper mating between the electrical contacts of the portable radio and the electrical contacts of the connector, and further ensures that a quarter turn latching device of the connector is properly received by a receiving member on the portable radio. The user then rotates the quarter turn latchin g device to urge the contacts against each other and secure the connector in place. Because the electrical connector includes a two-point attachment mechanism to the portab le radio, rotation of the connector relative to the portable radio is prevented.