[ARC5] WWII Headphones Earpad Replacement REPORT

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These might fit old magnetic phones like the Western Electric 509W  and many similar. Their ear pieces are 2-1/4 inch.  Pads were made for them in the distant past.  There were at least two designs of panels for the ANBH-1 and many other circumaural pads for more modern phones that will fit.Sent from my GalaxyRichard Knoppow Los AngelesWB6KBL
-------- Original message --------From: mstangelo--- via ARC5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net> Date: 1/26/26  12:38 PM  (GMT-08:00) To: ARC-5 List <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>, mrca at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [ARC5] WWII Headphones Earpad Replacement REPORT Check the Voarmaks store on Amazon. They also make replacements for other models. Mike N2MS> On 01/26/2026 12:15 PM EST Dave Merrill <r390a.urr at gmail.com> wrote:> > > Bummer that 1/4" makes them not suitable for ANB or R-14 elements.> Thanks for taking one for the team.> > --... ...-- Dave N9ZC> > > On Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 7:47 AM Doran Platt via ARC5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net> wrote:> > Received two pairs of the subject headset cushions. Unfortunately, they will NOT work with either the ANB or R-14 elements (HS-33 and HS-23) as the diameter of both the MIL elements are only 2". The cushions need at least 2 1/4" to be secured. If one could fabricate a thin adaptor ring, 2" inside and 2 1/4" outside diameter they would arguably be OK. They will work, as Dave indicated, with the older H-13 headsets and, in fact, make them ever so much more comfortable. So, did not waste a few bucks!> > Jeep K3HVG> > > On 01/20/2026 6:16 AM EST David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:> > > > > > > > > Thanks for that tip!______________________________________________________________ARC5 mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/arc5Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:ARC5 at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: https://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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