Hercules Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hi All, I have the 'radio' kit as shown in the photos. Can anyone tell me what it is, what sort of date is it, and where would it have been used/installed? Cheers Keep 'em Rolling S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Simon, That's Larkspur kit from an armoured vehicle. Could have been Ferret, Saracen etc. It dates from the 60s/70s. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hi All, I have the 'radio' kit as shown in the photos. Can anyone tell me what it is, what sort of date is it, and where would it have been used/installed? Cheers Keep 'em Rolling S. The Microphone is a Larkspur COMMANDERS variant, as opposed to the drivers version. It has a switch assembly which enables the commender to select from two different radio sets if installed. And also to 'Buzz' the driver to get his attention. The headset is NOT a normal vehicle issued larksupr headset. Hope this is helpfull to you Simon. :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84KB11 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hi, The I-Box is the intercom box for a Larkspur radio harness setup (provides connection for headset, gain control and amplification for the audio line). The microphone and chest rig are the commanders mic unit for a Larkspur setup. The headset does not look Larkspur (not enough contacts on the plug), has more of a 19 set era look about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks Chaps, Great answers, and useful info. The set came in a bag with other kit that I acquired a while ago, and is in fact surplus to requirements. If necessary, I will put it on ePay at some point in the future, but will offer it on HMVF first. PM me if you are interested as you chaps get first refusal. I will put it in the classifieds section shortly. Cheers Keep 'em Rolling S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 The headset is a general purpose one for 1940-1970 type kit. The plug is a No 10 and fits a wide variety of military uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 The commander's mike! I had entirely forgotten that it existed in a different form from that of the crewman. Shame on me, a Larkspur-trained Control Signaller at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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