The AM-1780 is the main junction box / audio amplifier for the AN/VIC-1 Vehicle Intercom System. It provides control of the 24 Volt DC power to the associated crewmember control boxes and to the radio system that may be connected to the amplifiers. The amplifiers also amplify and control the audio signals in the intercommunication (intercom) and radio circuits.
AN/VIC-1 Vehicle Intercom System Over-View
The AN/VIC-1 is a part of electrical harness of vehicles such as Tanks, Armoured Personnel Carriers and Self Propelled Howitzers. The AN/VIC-1 Intercommunications system provides tactical vehicle crew members with facilities for communications with radio connected to the system, as well as facilities for communicating with each other. It includes the AM-1780 and intercommunications remote control box C-2298. The number of remote control units used are dependent upon type of vehicle and its operational requirements.
AN/VIC-1 Vehicle Intercom System Over-View
The AN/VIC-1 is a part of electrical harness of vehicles such as Tanks, Armoured Personnel Carriers and Self Propelled Howitzers. The AN/VIC-1 Intercommunications system provides tactical vehicle crew members with facilities for communications with radio connected to the system, as well as facilities for communicating with each other. It includes the AM-1780 and intercommunications remote control box C-2298. The number of remote control units used are dependent upon type of vehicle and its operational requirements.
- Can support 2 Transmit / Receive radios and 2 Receive only radios.
- Provides up to six intercom stations.
- Push to talk can be selected for all stations or just the commanders station.
- Each intercom station can select ALL or Radios A/B/C or intercom only operation.
- Radio volume is reduced automatically when intercom is keyed.
- Passive mode operation of radio's audio when the system is not powered.
- Simplifies radio and intercom wiring.
- Stations can use a Headset, CVC Helmet, H-180 headphones, H-250 Handset or M-80 Microphone.
- Ruggedly constructed, water resistant and weather proof to military specification.
- Operates from 24 Volt DC vehicle power supply.
