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Table 2-12. CVC Headset Major Components and Function
COMPONENT
FUNCTION
Microphone, Boom,
Inputs crew member audio communication into intercom or
and Cable Assembly
radio channel.
PTT switch
Used when transmitting on intercom channel (rear - fixed
(left earcup)
position) or radio (forward - momentary position). Center
position is used to listen to intercom and/or radio.
Clothes Attachment
Used to dress headset cable out of way to prevent
clip
Bailout Cable
Bailout connector provides quick-disconnect for crew member.
Assembly
Standard audio cable connector, P11, interfaces headset with
an FFCS, MOS or an Alarm Cable. (Bailout Cable Assembly
is not a component of CVC.)
ANR/TTC switch
Used to reduce vehicle noise heard by the crewman (Rear
(right earcup)
Position). TTC is used for extra vehicular communication
(Forward Position). *Older model CVC's do not have TTC
capability.
Battery
Contains rechargeable AA Nickel Metal Hydride or AA Alkaline
Compartment
battery to power TTC circuit.
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