[MRCA] DAV project

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Ray,

I don't know whether you are trying to get the original microphone and 
headset or not but if so, it shouldn't be that difficult.  The microphone is a 
Signal Corps T-45 lip type.  I have quite a few NOSB.  The headset is the same 
(including the skull cap) as that used on the MAB and, RBZ, except for the cord.  
The one used with the DAV is a rubber-covered wye cord terminated in a Signal 
Corps PL-54.  I have 6 or so of the receivers.  The wye cord from the RBZ 
could be converted by cutting off the flat rubber connector and replacing it with 
a PL-54 to mate with the JK-26 on the radio cord.  I have some of the RBZ wye 
cords but would have to do a physical check first to make sure that one is 
with both of the RBZ's I have.  Unless someone would like to buy a radio and 
battery box standalone.

As a substitute for the headset, you could use a Signal Corps HS-30 with the 
low impedance cord or a HS-33 or HS-38.  For the microphone, an RS-38 or T-17 
will work but you would have to build an adaptor cord to get from the PL-68 
into the JK-48 on the cord.  And of coruse no PTT.

In a message dated 9/16/2007 8:10:59 AM Central Daylight Time, 
robandpj at earthlink.net writes: 
> Hi Ray,
> I think I have a microphone that will stand in well.  
> RF
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Ray Fantini <rafantini at salisbury.edu>
> >Sent: Sep 15, 2007 10:23 AM
> >To: mrca at mailman.qth.net
> >Subject: [MRCA] DAV project
> >
> >The DAV-2 is 100% functional and ready for service at the upcoming MRCA 
> exercise. Many thanks to everyone who helped me complete the project in record 
> time. Still have to work up a microphone that don?t include clip leads and 
> find a vintage headset but that part is easy. Although the radio and antenna are 
> all original the headset and microphone will not be yet. If you would like 
> to see the radio I posted some pictures on my web page at: www.ka3ekh.net 
> under ?project of the week?
> >Ray Fantini KA3EKH
> 

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