[MRCA] PRC-47 and M-80

[Tim]

Hi Clare - The usual handset for the "Old Family" PRC-47 is the H-33 which
has a carbon mic element.  I believe the H-189/250's that are often used
with the New Family gear like the PRC-25/77 uses a dynamic mic element and
therefore not directly compatible with the Old Family equipment.  And
different connectors of course.  (U-77 versus U-229).  Also I don't think I
have ever seen an H-250 handset with a volume control. (But I never say
never!  haha)
Have fun with the PRC-47.  When they work, they work great...
Cheers, Tim
N6CC

On Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM Clare Owens <clare.owens at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> The manual I have for the PRC-47 only shows the use of the M-80 handset.
> Is there anything in the PRC-47 that would make the use of an H-250 a
> problem?  I have several working Vietnam vintage radios (Prc-68A, PRC-25,
> PRC-77) and all now have NOS "modern" H-250s with the volume control and
> I'd like to also use one on the PRC-47 that I will be receiving soon.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Clare. N2RJB
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