I read in !emc-pstc that [email protected] wrote (in <11c.164cd2d4.2aa2
[email protected]>) about 'Telephone Headset' on Sat, 31 Aug 2002:

>I would disagree on this one.  A telephone is covered under EN 60950, 
>therefore the logical place for a telephone accessory would be the same 
>standard.

Is a headset more like a telephone or more like a pair of headphones
with a boom mic attached?
>
>Actually, this points out the need for the number of technical standards to 
>be minimized.   As time goes on, the standards need to be integrated.  It's 
>becoming harder and harder to tell audio/video equipment from ITE.   There is 
>less and less justification for maintaining two sets of standards.    Just my 
>opinion.

IEC TC108 is currently engaged in combining IEC 60065 and IEC 60950 into
one unified standard. You are allowed to hold your breath, but figure on
holding it for ten years, at the current estimate.
-- 
Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only. http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk 
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