Please help to identify headset. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

G4XWDJim · 26th Jul 2009, 2:10 pm

Chaps,

I have an unusual mic/ headset that I’m trying to identify.

On the headset there is a small plate which says – Mic & rec headgear assy No 17 YA 8384. There is some sort of coincidence here because headset 17 is for a 62 set and is ZA 8384. I’ve never seen a headset No 17 and no one else I know has. Most times the WS62 uses a No 10 like the 19 set does. This one is quite different and has a throat microphone just like a WS38 No 2 low level, brown flecked braided cable, a male snatch plug like a WS19 and loose RAF AM earpieces, 10A/ 13466 that go into a flying helmet, like this one. http://www.historicflyingclothing.co...item.php?id=31 There is no PTT either but looking at page 28 in WFTW WS62 section there is reference to the 62 being used in Auster and Beaver aircraft and a remote PTT is mentioned.

Could it be a headset for a airborne 62 set or something else, in an aircraft. Has anyone any experience of these? It’s brand new and in a box, it's not someone’s mod idea. I suspect there could be a GPO connection from the box it was in and research I’ve done so far.

Any ideas or help gratefully received.

Jim G4XWD

Stockden · 26th Jul 2009, 4:52 pm

Jim,

I have never seen a headset like this but I can confirm that the WS62 was fitted to Auster aircraft in their Air OP role. I have sat in an Auster fitted for the 62 set but without the equipment in place - just a big hole in the "dashboard". Sadly I can't remember anything about the PTT or headgear arrangements.

Hugh

26th Jul 2009, 2:10 pm	#1
G4XWDJim Octode Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 1,465	Please help to identify headset. Chaps, I have an unusual mic/ headset that I’m trying to identify. On the headset there is a small plate which says – Mic & rec headgear assy No 17 YA 8384. There is some sort of coincidence here because headset 17 is for a 62 set and is ZA 8384. I’ve never seen a headset No 17 and no one else I know has. Most times the WS62 uses a No 10 like the 19 set does. This one is quite different and has a throat microphone just like a WS38 No 2 low level, brown flecked braided cable, a male snatch plug like a WS19 and loose RAF AM earpieces, 10A/ 13466 that go into a flying helmet, like this one. http://www.historicflyingclothing.co...item.php?id=31 There is no PTT either but looking at page 28 in WFTW WS62 section there is reference to the 62 being used in Auster and Beaver aircraft and a remote PTT is mentioned. Could it be a headset for a airborne 62 set or something else, in an aircraft. Has anyone any experience of these? It’s brand new and in a box, it's not someone’s mod idea. I suspect there could be a GPO connection from the box it was in and research I’ve done so far. Any ideas or help gratefully received. Jim G4XWD

26th Jul 2009, 4:52 pm	#2
Stockden Heptode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 648	Re: Please help to identify headset. Jim, I have never seen a headset like this but I can confirm that the WS62 was fitted to Auster aircraft in their Air OP role. I have sat in an Auster fitted for the 62 set but without the equipment in place - just a big hole in the "dashboard". Sadly I can't remember anything about the PTT or headgear arrangements. Hugh