[Collins] MM-280 and MM-281

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

The original question was about the SM-280 and 281, sold as accessories 
to the KWM-380. Looked like a plastic case microphone. I should look for 
Turner catalogs, probably have some. Might later.

73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Adviser to the Collins Radio Association.

On 12/20/2010 5:13 AM, David Knepper wrote:
> Dr. Jerry, according to my Tuner catalog that I have in my files, those
> diecast satin finish alloy case handheld mikes were a model SR-90. The
> picture is undeniable.
>
> Merry Christmas
> David Knepper, W3CRA/W3ST
> Editor of the Collins Journal
> Secretary of the Collins Radio Association
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>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson"
> <geraldj at weather.net>
> To: <collins at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 9:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Collins] MM-280 and MM-281
>
>
>> They don't look like any I've known from Shure. But I know Collins
>> before Rockwell sold EV and Turner (Turner being a Cedar Rapids company
>> with an interesting history) with Collins name tags. The one tag I found
>> on a Collins gear web page only showed Rockwell-Collins. I don't know if
>> their might be a hint inside, like a maker name from the plastic mold.
>> Its possible Collins made them, but less likely than they had them made
>> or bought standard units off the shelf with the modification to put the
>> Collins label on them.
>>
>> Turner Microphones developed as an offshoot of the Turner Mortuary that
>> wanted better microphones for their mortuaries. Then for a few decades
>> Turner Microphones did well on their own. I've used Turner microphones
>> for PA systems and they had some popular microphones for ham and CB
>> applications. I'm not sure of their status today.
>>
>> 73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Adviser to the Collins Radio Association.
>>
>> On 12/19/2010 6:19 PM, ROLYNN PRECHTL K7DFW wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> A friend asked who the supplier was for these two hand mics.
>>>
>>> I had no answer other than a WAG of Shure.
>>>
>>> Anyone have real info?
>>>
>>>
>>> K7DFW
>>>
>>>