A big hunk of the target market for the K3 is contest stations. Many contest stations are making the move to the noise reduction headsets. I don't believe most hams would pay extra for it, and a couple of months ago I likely would not have either. But now that my radios are sharing space with the kids and their XBOX, I am having to re-think this. -
David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 On Fri, 2007-12-28 at 10:41 -0800, B. Scott Andersen wrote: > I own the following Heil models: > * Pro Set Plus > * Pro Set QuietPhone > * Traveler Dual Side > > I used to also own the Traveler Single Side phones but > sold them as they were very uncomfortable. > > If you were to carry two models, I would suggest the > 1. Traveler Dual Side -- for portable operator use, and > 2. Pro Set QuietPhone -- for serious fixed operation > > I also like my Pro Set Plus unit but find the noise canceling > feature of the QuietPhone very helpful both at home and on > DXpeditions. Also, the QuietPhone is more comfortable on > the head and ears during those long hours. For a few dollars > more you get a much better feeling headset, with noise > cancellation, and a good mic. > > I first used one of these QuietPhones at K1TTT's station > for the ARRL DX contest. Within 5 minutes I knew I had > to order a set for myself. They were that much better than > my Pro Set Plus (IMHO). > > For those times you don't want to carry the big heavy headsets > the Traveler Dual Side is my choice. They are comfortable when > working outside in the heat and perform well (both on the ears > and at the mic). > > There will not likely be any consensus here (on anything!), but > my vote would be those two "higher-end" of the Heil offerings. > > My 2-cents. Refunds upon request. > > -- Scott (NE1RD) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
