VIC-1 Intercom System

To answer questions on the VIC-1 intercom system as installed in the deuce, check the images below.
I purchased the system shown here over a period of a year or so, mostly from ebay, but also from Fair Radio Sales in Ohio.
Total cost will be $200-$400.
AM-1780 Amplifier/junction box: $65-$125.
C-2298 Control box: $10-$40
H-161 Headset: $10-$40
CX-4723 Cable (from AM-1780 to C-229 : $10
CX-4720 Power cable (from batteries to AM-1780): $15

TM's: TM 11-5820-498-12 , TM 11-5830-340-30 and others.

The CB radio "external speaker" output is wired to the "TEL/Remote" binding posts on the AM-1780.
A CD player may be connected to the "Audio" inputs on the AM-1780.

For additional info see article in MVM Oct 2004 issue ( I think).

We installed a second system in my son's 1953 M37 too. It was mounted on a panel above and behind the seats. Works and looks great. I'll look for pictures.

Thanks for the info.

You answered a whole bunch of questions I had about what components I needed.
Now to find them at good prices.

I have VIC 1 kits for sale at 350.00.They come with the AM-1780,2 nos cx 4723 2.6 feet long,2 nos cx 4723 cables 6 feet long,4 nos h161 headsets,4 c2298 control boxes,1 nos power cable and 1 origonal manual.All plus shipping or we will be at the South Pittsburgh Tennesse rally in April.

Winchester, Kentucky

I picked up all the parts for my VIC 1 this weekend at Tower Park......total price- $125 that was for a four station setup! Now to mount everything.

Buck and a quarter is pretty cheap. I sold one on ebay for $175. It was a 3 station complete. Sold the other one which was 4 station and the AM1780 was NOS. It went for $509. Seems tha piecemealing them together is cheaper. Right now I'm working on something totally not military and much more useful.