Computer mics work fine and are a great low cost alternative. But I personally prefer the Heil Proset sold by Elecraft. Worth every penny. In terms of durability, I also have a Heil BM-10 headset that is over 25 years old. I used it constantly for 20 plus years and took it on several Dxpeditions. It still works fine. I have replaced the ear pads and maybe another part or two, but I like the fact that Heil supports its products and you can order replacement parts. I also like to support vendors like Elecraft and Heil who specifically develop products for the amateur radio community.
For that matter, the original poster was asking if anyone had experience with the Radiosport headset and could make a recommendation. I would still be interested in someone's comments if they have that product. Maybe it really is worth the money. Sort like my K Line! 73, Dave, N4QS -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 11:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RadioSport Headset - Which Mic Element Agreed, Jim. I am constantly amazed at the money people will spend for "top end" mics that perform no better with the K3 than the cheapest electret computer mic. And some of those mics (cough*Heil*cough) have worse durability than ANY $15 dollar computer headset I have ever owned. I have bought several over the years for various computers in the house and to compare fit on my head ... every one still works fine and they all sounded great with the K3 once I played with the equalizer a bit. As you said, the readily available Yamaha CM-500 works great and its price should probably be the upper yardstick for anyone contemplating a new headset. I'm not saying that the Radiosport headset isn't a good product, but it's practically hilarious to have a rig that is capable of being tailored to sound great with almost any mic and then spend an extra $200 for no practical reason. 73, Dave AB7E On 3/17/2014 7:15 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > Holy Cow, Rich - $269? you can buy 5 Yamaha CM-500s, and tailor the > audio as you want with the K3's excellent TX equalizer. They sound > wonderfultogether. > > 73, Pete N4ZR > Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog > at reversebeacon.blogspot.com. > For spots, please go to your favorite > ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node. > > On 3/17/2014 7:40 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: >> I'm interested in the Radiosport Headset. >> >> The website (www.arlancommunications.com) recommends the electret >> mic, however, I'm currently using a Heil dynamic mic which works >> quite well. >> >> If anyone is using the Radiosport headset I would appreciate any info >> on which mic element you are using and how you like it. >> >> Thanks >> >> Rich - N5ZC >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
