C-2289 Control Box for VIC-1 Vehicle Intercom System
The C-2298 is the standard Crewmember Control Box in a VIC-1 Intercom system. The C-2298/VRC allows vehicle crewmembers to select, by means of the MONITOR switch and the audio accessory controls, to communicate with other crewmembers via the intercom circuit, or remotely operate or monitor any radio equipment connected to the AM-1780/VRC.
When connected to a special port on the AM-1780/VRC, the standard control box becomes a Commander's Control Box, allowing the vehicle commander to control and/or override crewmember functions of the intercom and radio equipment.
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.