[Boatanchors] Headphones
W8DBF D.B. Fischer
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Sat Apr 15 15:04:50 EDT 2006
Most were CW practice, so I have been told in the past.
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To: <erastber at tampabay.rr.com>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Headphones
> 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. . .
>
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