How to Hard Mount the MPU5 PTT

Published on June 22, 2025
Duration: 2:47

This guide demonstrates how to hard mount an MPU5 Push-to-Talk (PTT) device directly to an EUD (End User Device) bridge. The process involves removing the PTT's gator clip, utilizing a specialized curved tab and small washers, and securing the PTT to the EUD bridge with screws. Proper alignment and careful tightening are emphasized to ensure a stable and functional setup for tactical communication.

Quick Summary

To hard mount an MPU5 PTT to an EUD bridge, remove the gator clip screws, add small washers to them, and then insert a curved tab through the EUD bridge. Align the PTT and screw it securely into place using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver, ensuring not to strip the screws.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Overview
  2. 00:08Included Components
  3. 00:22Removing Gator Clip Screws
  4. 00:44Attaching Washers to Screws
  5. 00:56EUD Bridge Articulation
  6. 01:09Inserting Curved Tab
  7. 01:31Aligning and Screwing
  8. 02:02Securing the PTT
  9. 02:34Final Attachment

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to hard mount an MPU5 PTT to an EUD bridge?

You will need a #1 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the original screws from the MPU5 PTT's gator clip. The EUD bridge kit typically includes the necessary mounting hardware, such as a curved tab and small washers.

How do you ensure proper alignment when mounting the MPU5 PTT to an EUD bridge?

Proper alignment is achieved by adjusting the EUD bridge's articulation to see straight through the bottom mounting holes. Then, insert the curved tab through the front and align the PTT's screw hole with the bridge's mounting point.

What are the key steps for installing an MPU5 PTT onto an EUD bridge?

The process involves removing the PTT's gator clip, adding small washers to the screws, inserting a curved tab through the EUD bridge, aligning the PTT, and then screwing it securely into place, taking care not to strip the screws.

What potential issues should be avoided during MPU5 PTT installation on an EUD bridge?

It's important to avoid stripping the screws by not over-tightening them. Also, ensure the curved tab is fully inserted and aligned correctly to provide a stable mount for the PTT.

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