Model 598T User Guide
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAPPLICATIONS
The 598T is a handheld, amplified, noise-canceling communica-Voice communication, including aerospace.
tions microphone that is FAA Certified for aircraft application (TSO-
C58a). In addition to its extremely clear transmission, even in noisy
PART OF A COMPLETE LINE
environments, the 598T has very low sensitivity to hum pickup and
low susceptibility to radio frequency interference. The 598T is part of a full line of mobile microphones, circuitry
products and related accessories.
The 598T is ergonomically designed and fits naturally in the
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comfortable to the touch in hot or cold environments.
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A five-conductor MODULINKcable (sold separately) connects SET-UP
the microphone to the PJ-068 plug on most aircraft radios. This ca-
ble can be instantly changed or replaced without soldering. A min-Mounting
iature screwdriver is supplied for unlocking and removing the A hang-up loop comes affixed to the microphone. Heavy-duty
cable.mounting brackets for attachment to radio equipment or other sur-
faces are available as an accessory (Shure RK6MB).
The microphone is powered directly from the microphone input
of the transmitter, allowing the 598T to be installed and operated Cable
with most modern aircraft radios without equipment modification. To attach the cable to the 598T, insert the modular telephone-
Output levels are factory preset to meet TSO-C58a requirements. type plug in the microphone jack until it locks. To remove the cable,
Only an FAA Approved Service Facility or Shure Incorporated insert the supplied miniature screwdriver in case hole just above
should make adjustments.the cable jack (see Figure 1) to unlock the plug and withdraw the
plug from the jack.
FEATURES?
The MODULINK cables are wired at the microphone connector
?FAA CERTIFIED FOR AIRCRAFT USEas shown in Figure 4. See the microphone connector wiring table
?(Table 1).
?USES DETACHABLE MODULINK MODULAR-PLUG
COIL CORD (AVAILABLE WITH PJ-068,ALM-88, ALM-
89 AIRCRAFT-RADIO PLUG, A4M CONNECTOR)Table 1-1. Microphone Connector Wiring
?NOISE-CANCELING WITH FREQUENCY RESPONSE TAI-Pin Color FunctionPin Color Function
LORED FOR OPTIMUM INTELLIGIBILITY1N.C.5Black PTT
Switch
?BUILT-IN TRANSISTOR AMPLIFIER POWERED BY CAR-
Ground
BONMICROPHONE-TYPE CIRCUIT
2White Dc Bias (+),6RedAudio Out
?LOW SENSITIVITY TO HUM AND RF INTERFERENCEAudio Out(AC
coupled)
?RUGGED MILLION-CYCLE PLUS? LEAF-TYPE
SWITCH3Yellow PTT Switch7Drain Ground
4BlueNC8N.C.
?STANDS UP UNDER SEVERE ENVIRONMENTS AND CON-
STANT USE. NICKEL-SILVER BLADES WITH PALLADIUM-
ALLOY CONTACTS FOR RELIABLE OXIDATION-FREE OP-
OPERATION
ERATION
1. Hold the microphone comfortably in the hand with the front of
?IMMUNE TO OIL, GREASE, MOST FUMES AND SOLVENTS,
the microphone facing the mouth.The clearest sound is often
SALT SPRAY, SUN, RUST AND CORROSION
obtained with the microphone at the corner of the mouth, with
?OUTSTANDING IN ITS ABILITY TO WITHSTAND MECHANI-
the cable away from the face.
CAL SHOCKS AND VIBRATION.
2. Depress the push-to-talk button to activate the microphone.
?RUGGED AND DEPENDABLE UNDER ALL OPERATING
Make sure the equipment is in transmit mode when speaking.
CONDITIONS
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