I looked for a Bluetooth Headset and found a BlueAnt X5 that includes an "Audio Streamer" device that streams Bluetooth to a PC's audio connection. I don't have one of these, but it appeared at first glance that it might be able to connect to the microphone and speaker lines of a PC sound card, so it could do something similar with an amateur radio. This may not be the exact device you're looking for (it needs to be recharged via a USB cable) but it might lead you in that direction.
I'd look for a device that communicates with Bluetooth devices and has cables to connect to a PC's sound card. Maybe it's just a little bit of work to create a cable that connects to the radio's microphone / headset / some 5V supply that would enable a device like this to be used with any given rig and some Bluetooth headset designed for use with cell phones. The BlueAnt X5 headset carries warnings that it is not appropriate for mobile use by a driver (presumably because it covers both ears), but the "Audio Streamer" device may be something like the device you're looking for. Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Wilburn Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:53 AM To: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: [Elecraft] OT - Jawbone, Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth & Ham Radio Curious if anyone has seen anything concerning Bluetooth and interfacing with radios? With the convergence of laws requiring hands free operation while mobile, and tools like Jawbone URL <http://www.jawbone.com/> it would seem like the next step. Jawbone has a sensor that detects words coming only the individual (detects the sounds coming through the skin and compares to other noises), and only then goes into 'talk' mode. Mine works great on a cell phone. I can see a need for developing a Bluetooth interface for radios. But didn't know if something already existed. -- Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 "A dead enemy is a peaceful enemy.....blessed be the peacemakers." _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
