M-80/U Handset

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General Information

This is a dynamic microphone with a PTT switch (hence the "set" designation) and 2 foot long when retracted coiled cord with 5-pin U-229 mil connector.
Front Photo - PTT on right, hanger on top
Side Photo - belt clip on back, hanger on right
Back Photo - there is a second, noise canceling microphone element, on the back

Label on mike:

M-80/U
Microphone Dynamic
Sonetronics
DLA900-88-C-1443
Label on MIL-B-131H Bag:
NSN 5965-00-179-7762
Microphone Dynamic M-80C/U
1 Ea
A-10/90
Insp 0295-321 BL6 CCA
Tested 10/90

Other NSN

 NSN 5965 00 179 7762, Model M-80 C/U

Hook

M80 HookNSN 5820-00-856-9165 is a mounting kit containing a couple of hooks and associated hardware.
PS magazine also shows using parachute cord strung up like a closeline in the HMMWV to keep the mike and it's cord up out of harm's way.

Maintenance information

A to C is closed for PTT, 5 Ohms
A to D is mike when PTT is closed, 156 Ohms
TM 11-5965-268-50.pdf

Links

Sonetronics - Handset catalog Pg 12 -
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