[Milsurplus] N-1 Carbon Mic Element and T-17s

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T-17's, as with TS-9, -11, -13, -15 handsets. are all interchangable as 
complete assemblies.  But except for the PTT switch actuator, which has its own 
nomenclature, internal parts are generally interchangable only if made by 
the same contractor.

Robert D.

In a message dated 02/01/2013 13:19:34 PM Central Standard Time, 
clare.owens at gmail.com writes: 
> OK, I see the problem now.  The T-17 I chose to repair has the nicest 
> outer
> shell, black plastic as it turns out, and was made by Shure.  It uses a 
> mic
> capsule even smaller than the N-1 "modern" mic and the capsule is fastened
> to the removable front of the mic.  I finally figured out that either I or
> Dave or the other guy who replied back in October was crazy so I just
> opened up another T-17 and now it all is clear to me!  The interior of the
> second T-17 is completely different, with the removable front being quite
> thin and the mic capsule firmly enclosed in the main part of the unit.
> Except now the part about how to remove the mic capsule from the metal 
> T-17
> is not clear at all.  It seems to be glued/screwed/
> somethingorothered in place.   I guess a this point I have nothing to lose
> and will just pry it out.
> 
> I think I'll probably use my Dremel tool to enlarge the recess in the 
> Shure
> mic cover so I can place the N-1 close to the front grille, which already
> has a piece of fine cloth in place.
> 
> I guess the military just spec'd performance and outer dimensions, not how
> to do the innards???
> 
> Clare
> 

Robert Downs - Houston
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