[HBR] Microphone Available

[TC Dailey]

There are two mics that I came across while a Radioman in the Navy.  The 
Navy BLACK one has the button on top, and a rubber strain relief on the 
bottom..... the other famous one is a UNIVERSAL... you can see a picture of 
one in their ad, in the 1945 ARRL Handbook... the button on this one is 
OVERSIZE, and on the side... many of these were grey, green, or a mix..... 
but not black.

Most microphones used in WW-II were ALL carbon-granule types - they're just 
TOUGH.  If it doesn't work really well, or has poor audio quality, SMACK THE 
SNOT OUT OF IT on a table or the floor.  (works for old telehone 
"transmitters" too)... this loosens the carbon granules and it'll start 
working correctly again.

Tom - former RMC, USN

(the button WILL spin - it's supposed to be able to rotate)