Wireless of the Week - week 33

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

More 58 set: the Wireless Set (Canadian) 58 Mk.1* Tropical and Vibrator Power Unit.

The Wireless Set (Canadian) 58 Mk.1*T was a tropicalized version of the regular No.58 Mk.1* and both of these differed from the Mk.1 set in having a stamped metal case. Additionally, the send-receive switch was modified and instead of a plunger on the outside of the case as on the Mk.1, a pressel switch of the American walkie-talkie type was used. The set had a ‘net’ switch added and the method of removing the set from its case was altered to be waterproof. The topical version was waxed and otherwise treated to resist moisture and fungus. The Mk.1*T set used the same ‘Battle Battery’, VPU, aerials and accessories as the Mk.1. It had similar web attachments and was worn and operated in the same way.

The No.58 Mk.1*T set was made by Addison Industries and this one dates from 1944. Included is a picture of a 58 Mk.1 (bottom right) for comparison purposes.