My hearing sensitivity in my right ear is much lower than in my left ear
and, in addition, I have a constant ringing (Tinnitus) which I've become
accustomed to so it's less bothersome than it sounds. I find lower
tones markedly more comfortable. I only operate 100% CW and I always use
headphones. I've tried many different brands,including some of those
modern earbud thingys the young folks jam into their ears but that's
about the most annoying thing I've ever experienced.
For years now,I've been using the David Clark model 10-S-DC listen only
stereo headset. These are aviation-grade but non-TSOd and are meant for
passengers who want to listen to their personal electronics as well as
connect into the aircraft intercom system. These have excellent clarity
and independent volume controls which complements DXing with my KX3's
Dual Watch function. The clamping pressure is LESS than the standard
aviation grade DCs but enough to work just great as a passive noise
reduction feature. The sensitivity ("loudness") of this "consumer"
model clearly exceeds my original aviation DCs.
So that's how I've solved my problem and I don't even think about it
anymore as I operate.
73, Stan WB2LQF
On Thu, Feb 05, 2015 at 06:55 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote:
Same way here.. I wear headphones! 73s Bob W5RG
From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft To: Elecraft Reflector Sent:
Thursday, February 5, 2015 5:42 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] CW for those with Poor Hearing
While in the Navy I damaged my hearing from exposure to loud noises
(Naval Aircraft)Since then I've always had a real struggle copying CW
(but I'm stubborn and keep trying)
I was playing around with the pitch and found that the higher
frequency toneshave a ringing to them but as I went lower in pitch the
ringing faded quite a bit.
So I'm basically looking for tips to help me to be able to copy
better.
Thank you
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