[Boatanchors] Headphones

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

Gene,

I don't have any information on Consolidated other than that they made 
headsets before and during WW-II..  But R-2-A is the Signal Corps nomenclature for 
the receivers.  Those are 12,000 ohm units, and depending upon headband and 
cord, were used in at least five late Pre-war/early WW-II headsets.  Usually 
there is a metal band with the nomenclature stamped into it around the cord below 
the wye.  Should say "P-??".

In a message dated 4/15/2006 1:39:49 PM Central Daylight Time, 
erastber at tampabay.rr.com writes: 
> I just purchased a very nice pair of fones from a list member and I would 
> like to get some additional information.
> They are labeled "Consolidated Products Company", R-2-A.
> Has anyone heard of this company or know where I might find additional info?
> A quick internet search reveal nothing. . .

Robert Downs - Houston
<http://www.wa5cab.com> (Web Store)
MVPA 9480
<wa5cab at cs.com> (Primary email)
<wa5cab at houston.rr.com> (Backup email)