RE: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-20 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset To all those kind folks who contributed on this topic: I have decided not to proceed with a Plantronics product on account of their unwillingness to supply me with specifications. I do not quibble with their right to market their products

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi Kevin, On 19 Nov 2007 at 17:06, KBG Luxford wrote: I looked at G4ILO, Julian's, site and found there an interesting discussion of the Plantronics Gamecon 1 for use with the K2. Now this headset is not available down here in Oz as far as I can determine. I am wondering if Julian or

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Their statment should steer you clear away from considering the Plantronics Gamecon headset. de Joe, aa4nn SNIP The .Audio 350 is a modern equivalent to the old GameCom 1; the two headsets have comparable specifications however neither of these products are radio headsets. We do not rate our

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Bill NY9H
that statement ( from Plantronics) is so marketing The last thing Plantronics wants is to have dispatch centers who pay 160-300 per headset DISCOVER how to integrate mass marketed PC marketed ( read low pricepoint) microphones into their systems. Yes they may be built to endure a tougher

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Just my opinion here: For those who have the 'where-with-all' to build a proper adapter for these PC microphones and headsets, many of them will work just fine - some even great. Besides, they are inexpensive things to experiment with just to see if you can make it work for your use. But if

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Mike Scott
I will be using the On-Air Headset from US Interface with my K-3 when the K-3 arrives http://www.usinterface.com/Headset.html This is the same place that the Navigator digital-mode interface comes from which I believe Simon just purchased for his K-3. The headset-mic is a featherweight dual

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread KBG Luxford
To all those kind folks who contributed on this topic: I have decided not to proceed with a Plantronics product on account of their unwillingness to supply me with specifications. I do not quibble with their right to market their products in any way they see fit. However, I hope that they do

[Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-18 Thread KBG Luxford
I looked at G4ILO, Julian's, site and found there an interesting discussion of the Plantronics Gamecon 1 for use with the K2. Now this headset is not available down here in Oz as far as I can determine. I am wondering if Julian or anybody else is able to comment upon the Plantronics .Audio