[Elecraft] Headphones

2022-11-03 Thread Neil Foster
Dan Pressley is correctheadphone choice is personal. Being severely hearing impaired with BTE hearing aids in both ears I found the GRADO SR basic phones excellent. They are open back which allows the usage without the nasty feedback from closed back. Not all phones are compatible with hearing

[Elecraft] Headphones

2022-11-02 Thread Dan Presley
I guess it is personal..I purchased a pair of the Arlan phones earlier this year and I would never use anything else. They were a total game changer for me in terms of comfort and clarity.I am almost exclusively a CW guy. This was the first field day in years I didn’t end up throwing a headset

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones (Again!)

2021-11-19 Thread Eric Norris
I have used the Heil Pro 7 also. While they displayed no RFI issues, they fall far behind the Bose QC35s, Radiosport, and even Bose QC25s in keeping out KPA1500 fan noise. They worked FB for me in the CQWW SSB test, where the KPA1500 fans rarely turn on, and never get louder than FAN1 at my

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones (Again!)

2021-11-19 Thread Dave Fugleberg
man.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Headphones (Again!) I recently purchased a Bose QC-45. > I used it for about 5 minutes in a CWops contest, and got RF in the left > headphone. I disconnected it, and returned to my Bose QC-35's. The QC-45's > have been returned to Amazon.I had a si

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones (Again!)

2021-11-18 Thread turnbull
from my Galaxy Original message From: John Reilly Date: 19/11/2021 01:16 (GMT+00:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Headphones (Again!) I recently purchased a Bose QC-45. I used it for about 5 minutes in a CWops contest, and got RF in the left headphone. I

[Elecraft] Headphones (Again!)

2021-11-18 Thread John Reilly
I recently purchased a Bose QC-45. I used it for about 5 minutes in a CWops contest, and got RF in the left headphone. I disconnected it, and returned to my Bose QC-35's. The QC-45's have been returned to Amazon. I had a similar problem earlier in the year with the Bose 700 headphones. I

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-14 Thread David Woolley
I'm not sure that boosting high frequencies (assuming you have simple, age related, type losses) is really a safe thing to do. Whilst hearing aids do this, they also apply dynamic range compression, to minimise the additional hearing damage caused by the aid for loud sources. Incidentally,

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-14 Thread Gwen Patton
You would need the most recent BLE 5.0 or above, with low latency support. Then the delay is perhaps small enough that it won't make you crazy. I have a Bluetooth transmitter in my bag to plug into devices that don't have Bluetooth support, but I haven't used it for CW. Simple enough to use,

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-14 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/13/2021 9:18 PM, elelist...@elitemail.org wrote: Headphones over these tends to cause feedback howl. If your aids have programmable settings that you can select from a menu, feedback could be eliminated by reducing gain when wearing phones. For me, the direct connection to my

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-14 Thread elelist984
Further to my recent email, here is an URL for usage instructions for the Taotronics dongle. https://www.taotronics.com/pages/how-to-use-taotronics-wireless-transmitter-adapter Prices are now around $30 Kevin (Elec eng gone bad - I got sucked into IT, the last refuge of scoundrels) On Thu,

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-14 Thread elelist984
The bluetooth dongle is branded Taotronics on one side, and on the other, "Wireless 2-in-1 Adapter Model TT-BA08 Input 5 v 280 mA FCCID:2AFDGBAXX Made in China" 73 all Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP On Thu, 14 Oct 2021, at 15:58, Julia Tuttle wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > Which dongle is that? Low-latency

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-13 Thread Julia Tuttle
Hi Kevin, Which dongle is that? Low-latency Bluetooth transmitters are hard to come by and the specific model might be useful to others. 73, Julie On Thu, Oct 14, 2021, 00:19 wrote: > I have Phonak aids that are bluetooth enabled. Headphones over these > tends to cause feedback howl. For

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-13 Thread elelist984
I have Phonak aids that are bluetooth enabled. Headphones over these tends to cause feedback howl. For me, the direct connection to my receiver via bluetooth works well. I have a bluetooth dongle that plugs into the xcvr audio output. The dongle cost me about AUD14.00. I paired it with my

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-13 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
I also tried with the device Resound sells. It just didn't work very well for CW, even though I asked the audiologist to program my aids to not try to suppress tones around 500 Hz. I didn't check the delay, because the sound was too weak to be usable. Worked great for TV, though. Ultimately I

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-13 Thread Ken Widelitz
The Heil PRAS works extremely well for me. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 3:54 PM Robert Strickland via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I have ReSound hearing aids with a BlueTooth receive capability. They > link up with my iPhone automatically. Can I buy a generic

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-13 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/13/2021 4:01 PM, jerry wrote: I tried this.  On CW, no go.  Too much delay in the bluetooth.  I could not send. Yes, this a deal-killer if you're a CW op, and it can be a bit disconcerting (although not nearly as bad) if you also monitor your SSB signal. Several suggestions. First,

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-13 Thread jerry
I tried this. On CW, no go. Too much delay in the bluetooth. I could not send. - Jerry KF6VB On 2021-10-13 15:52, Robert Strickland via Elecraft wrote: I have ReSound hearing aids with a BlueTooth receive capability. They link up with my iPhone automatically. Can I buy a

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-10-13 Thread Robert Strickland via Elecraft
I have ReSound hearing aids with a BlueTooth receive capability. They link up with my iPhone automatically. Can I buy a generic BlueTooth transmitter, plug it into my K3s and have the same type of hassle free link, or are there compatibility technical issues about which I am unaware? Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-28 Thread Joseph Shuman via Elecraft
After reading the replies and trying out some options, I decided to try what John (K4TOO) suggested. I was amazed at the results of using the bone conduction headphones. My HF hearing loss is a result of machinery noise from the Submarine service with associated tinnitus. Basically I have

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I
I may have missed or forgotten it; but does the computer portion of the K4 (the network chip specifically) allow for BlueTooth audio from the RF portion so one could use a BT headset (hearing aids)? I have a BT headset with a (no boom) mic used on a iPhone that would be awesome to retask for

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread Joseph Shuman via Elecraft
Thanks to everyone. A lot of good experience and advice to consider. Keeping Watch - shu Joe Shuman, NZ8P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/26/2021 1:24 PM, Phil Kane wrote: My aids are Phonak Audeo as well - high priced devices that are behind the ear with receivers in the outer canal. Several comments here. First, hearing "doctors" who sell hearing aids get a 100% commission for what they sell, doubling the cost to the

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss (Mark WU6R)

2021-01-26 Thread Bill Cobb
My Philips hearing aids (Costco sourced) work well under my Yamaha CM500 headphones and have all the aforementioned control capabilities. I didn’t opt for rechargeable batteries as the feature did not appear cost effective. Bill K4YJJ On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 2:25 PM Mark Wheeler via Elecraft <

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread Phil Kane
On 1/26/2021 11:40 AM, David Bunte wrote: The option of piping your rig into your hearing aids might be the solution if you have that option. My aids are Phonak Audeo as well - high priced devices that are behind the ear with receivers in the outer canal. I also use a Phonak CommPilot

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread David Bunte
Shu - Please allow me to add my thoughts to the discussion. My hearing loss is not profound, but when I started using hearing aids I had to ditch my Yamaha CM-500 headset, as its over the ear style rubbed against the behind the ear receiver in canal style of my hearing aid. That made for a LOT of

[Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss (Mark WU6R)

2021-01-26 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
Shu, I have pretty severe hearing loss and my solution is a behind the ear Bluetooth controlled hearing aid that has an accompanying smart phone app that allows me to boost or otherwise customize on the fly bass, mids, and treble.  Additional on the fly customizable features include noise

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread David Woolley
Firstly, nothing above about 3.4kHz is relevant for communications, and for typical SSB that is down to about 2.7 to 3kHz. However, with a large hearing loss, you really need to find a solution that uses the hearing aids, as digital aids will have safety features and dynamic range compression

[Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread John Harper
I think a class-action lawsuit is in order against Boston, the Electric Light Orchestra and General Dynamics. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >I have moderate to heavy hearing loss after spending 10 years on the >flight line around jet engines. Rock and roll didn't help much either.

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread H.R. Freeman
I have moderate to heavy hearing loss after spending 10 years on the flight line around jet engines. Rock and roll didn't help much either. I like the open air Yeasu YH77sta in the shack and on filed day when you need to talk with a logger. They do not interfere with my Phonak over the ear

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread Ken Widelitz
I use the Heil PARS with Bose QC35 headphones which are far and away the most comfortable cans I have ever used. Until I got them, I gave up on cans and just used earbuds. My hearing loss is mostly limited to my left ear, so I break out the left audio stream to the PARS and adjust volume so it is

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread Ken B via Elecraft
Following with great interest - as have a similar issue  On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 11:24:41 AM EST, Joseph Shuman via Elecraft wrote: I have severe high-frequency hearing loss, up to 85 dB at 6-8KHz and 60 dB at 3-4KHz.  Lower than that my hearing is close to normal for my age.  I

[Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

2021-01-26 Thread Joseph Shuman via Elecraft
I have severe high-frequency hearing loss, up to 85 dB at 6-8KHz and 60 dB at 3-4KHz. Lower than that my hearing is close to normal for my age. I use hearing aids and the style I have won’t work with headphones. I have the equalizer on the KX2 set to boost the highs, OK with an external amp

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2021-01-16 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
>>>The Sony phones are great. I didn't use them with ham radio though. Too >>>large of a freq response<<< There're no undesirable frequencies in the audio going to my Sony phones so I don't need them to do any subsequent filtering.  The filtering and shaping of the audio occurs before the

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2021-01-16 Thread W3AB
. K4 Roadtrip. Winter field day (Greg Herman) > > >------ > >Message: 1 >Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:59:35 -0500 >From: Paul Ecker >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] Headphones >Message-I

[Elecraft] Headphones

2021-01-14 Thread Paul Ecker
Thanks to Elliott WA6TLA steering me to the TriState Camera website, just ordered the MDR-7506's for a great price. Thanks again to all for the great advice. 73 Paul w2eck __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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2021-01-14 Thread Paul Ecker
Well seems like the Sony MDR-7506 is the way to go. Thank you to all for the recommendations and explanations on why. 73 & Be Safe Paul w2eck __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

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2020-05-10 Thread Phil Kane
On 5/10/2020 8:14 AM, Gwen Patton wrote: > I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Neither did I, but I am a lawyer who deals in this area. Part 15 sets the minimum standard for RF emissions from devices that do not require individual or blanket station licenses. If they don't

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-10 Thread Gwen Patton
It's clear that if you are the one with the Part 15 device, and someone else interferes with that device, because of the law you have to just suck it up because Part 15 devices aren't made to be "hardened" against interference to the same degree other devices under different parts of the law might

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2020-05-10 Thread Dave Sublette
The answer to your question seems obvious to me. I am not a lawyer. Your equipment had to operate too much more stringent requirements because human life is at stake. The part 15 "must accept" clause says that if you are being interfered with on your Part 15 device, is it not legal grounds to

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2020-05-09 Thread Mark Goldberg
I do want to understand what "must accept" means. Why did the FCC put #2 in there? I'm from the avionics industry. We have to not produce unwanted RF interference and we have to operate correctly in the presence of high levels of RF. Especially in recent years, someone could put their phone down

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-09 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/9/2020 7:08 PM, Nr4c wrote: Beg to differ. Ummm, K2ASP is a retired FCC inspector. Now works as a consultant to those who need help with communications systems issues. I think we can take anything he says to the bank. :) 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-09 Thread Phil Kane
On 5/9/2020 7:08 PM, Nr4c wrote: > Beg to differ. Part 15 devices have no legal protection from interference. You use at your own risk. That's what I said. We deal with that professionally. >> (2) this device must accept any interference received, including >>> interference that may cause

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-09 Thread Nr4c
Beg to differ. Part 15 devices have no legal protection from interference. You use at your own risk. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 9, 2020, at 9:49 PM, Phil Kane wrote: > > On 5/9/2020 1:32 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote: > >> Have you contacted Bose? They are FCC part 15 and even

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-09 Thread Phil Kane
On 5/9/2020 1:32 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote: > Have you contacted Bose? They are FCC part 15 and even say this in the user > manual: > (2) this device must accept any interference received, including > interference that may cause undesired operation. Part 15 deals with *generating* unwanted RF

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-09 Thread Macy monkeys
If the manual says the headphone must accept any interference, I doubt Bose will do much. John K7FD > On May 9, 2020, at 1:32 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote: > > Have you contacted Bose? They are FCC part 15 and even say this in the user > manual: > > This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-09 Thread Mark Goldberg
Have you contacted Bose? They are FCC part 15 and even say this in the user manual: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). ­Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-09 Thread Macy monkeys
That's a bummer. The wired Bose QC25’s show no signs of RFI while running my KPA500. I even bought a spare pair of QC25’s when the price was right. I do go through a few batteries...maybe two a month. The noise cancelling sure wipes out all ambient room noise, amplifier fan noise, TV, and

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2020-05-09 Thread John Reilly
FWIW, I bought a pair of the Bose 700 headphones, and I'm NOT happy. They are very susceptible to RF, especially on 40 and 80m. They make their system "bong" sound when I transmit. I have tried several toroid chokes, even one close to the ear piece -- no help. On 40m, I have the problem at

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-08 Thread rich hurd WC3T
Of Clay Autery > Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 10:11 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones > > My Sennheiser HD6XX are neither bulky or heavy, but over-the-ear from > larger drivers generally produces better results all around. > I have A/B tested over-the-ear

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-08 Thread kd4iz
: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Clay Autery Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 10:11 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones My Sennheiser HD6XX are neither bulky or heavy, but over-the-ear from larger drivers generally produces better results all around. I have

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-08 Thread Clay Autery
My Sennheiser HD6XX are neither bulky or heavy, but over-the-ear from larger drivers generally produces better results all around. I have A/B tested over-the-ear, on-ear, and in-ear... On-ear, for me is the worst of all worlds.  I use my in-ear wireless BLE stereo set when I am in a noisy

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-08 Thread Barry
IUnless you're in a multi-op or noisy environment, why go with bulky, heavy, over the ear models? I've used a Sony MDR-W08 for years. Appears that model is discontinued, but there are similar ones. It weighs 1 oz(!) and cost about $20 when I got them. Do a search and you'll find similar ones.

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Phil Kane
On 5/7/2020 12:17 PM, Erik B wrote: > I am so far resisting hearing aids, as my R side hearing is fine. I have been using aids for over a decade. The L side needs one sort of equalization, the R side does not. Any competent audiologist can adjust an aid to be flat. Several times I have gone

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/7/2020 12:17 PM, Erik B wrote: I am so far resisting hearing aids, as my R side hearing is fine. If you want to consider aids, go to Costco. They sell very good stuff at half the price of audiologists, they have first rate test equipment to check hearing and to adjust aids to fit

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Ken Widelitz
ay 07, 2020 10:51 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones > > On 5/7/2020 10:38 AM, Ken Widelitz wrote: > > I > > built a breakout box so it only is used on my mostly deaf left ear. > > The PRAS works so well that I actually forget I

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Erik B
K7TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 10:51 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones On 5/7/2020 10:38 AM, Ken Widelitz wrote: > I > built a breakout box so it only is used on my

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2020-05-07 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
Comfort is just one consideration. If you use Bose QC35s with Bluetooth there is a delay that increases over time. No problem listening to music. But if you watch TV the delay becomes intolerable. For BT use to watch TV you want a set using the Qualcomm APTX LL (low latency) codec. The Bose

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/7/2020 10:38 AM, Ken Widelitz wrote: I built a breakout box so it only is used on my mostly deaf left ear. The PRAS works so well that I actually forget I have a hearing deficit while doing SO2R. I have a hearing aid for my left ear, but it doesn't improve intelligibility at all. The PARS

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Macy monkeys
100% Bose QC25 here. Lightweight. Over the ear. Stay cool. Noise cancelling. Love 'em! John K7FD > On May 7, 2020, at 10:38 AM, Ken Widelitz wrote: > > I recently received the Bose Quiet Comfort II headphones as a gift. I used > them on my next flights to PEI for airplane noise reduction

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Ken Widelitz
I recently received the Bose Quiet Comfort II headphones as a gift. I used them on my next flights to PEI for airplane noise reduction and it works well for that. They were so comfortable that I used them in the contest when I arrived in PEI. I now prefer the Bose headphones over earbuds which I

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Clark Macaulay
Another vote for MDR-7506. I'm a 99 44/100 CW ope and don't need the microphone. The Sony are light, cover my entire ear, and replacement OEM pads relatively available. Nice carrying case comes with it (for those that travel). Clark WU4B On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 10:26 PM wrote: > If you do

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2020-05-07 Thread rich hurd WC3T
The Sony MDR-V6's - the digital version of the 7506 - can be seen in movies quite a bit... "Whistler" (David Strathairn) wears them in the movie "Sneakers" and "Seaman Jones" (Courtney Vance) wears them in "The Hunt for Red October."I've also seen the musicians in Postmodern Jukebox wearing

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-06 Thread Clay Autery
I've been using a set of Sennheiser HD598SE phones for a couple of years now and love them, but I am in receipt TODAY of a set of Sennheiser HD6XX phones from DROP (formerly Mass Drop).  This model is a cooperative venture between Drop and Sennheiser to provide near "flagship" performance,

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-06 Thread Gary K9GS
junkie.I also like the Yamaha and Koss a lot.73,Gary K9GS Original message From: j...@kk9a.com Date: 5/6/20 9:25 PM (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones If you do not need a microphone, the Sony MDR-7506 that K9YC has mentionednumerous times

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2020-05-06 Thread john
If you do not need a microphone, the Sony MDR-7506 that K9YC has mentioned numerous times on this list is just awesome. These are high quality headphones that sound great and are super comfortable. I use mine for all CW and RTTY contests plus occasionally for other things around the house. John

[Elecraft] Headphones.

2020-05-06 Thread Mike Streeter via Elecraft
I bought the Yamaha phones a couple of years ago. They were fine for a while but the microphone was very loose and kept getting in the way and then the foam earpiece covering all fell apart. So, when I thought about it, it occurred to me that the younger generation that does a lot of gaming for

[Elecraft] Headphones

2017-01-15 Thread Alex Dokic via Elecraft
Thanks to all for the info, the pro 7 look nice from Heil, but not sure if they can be used with the K3s. I like using a Hiel fist mic which gets good audio reports, but my lugs are not as good as they used to be so need good phones. A good group of Elecraft users on this site, I enjoy reading

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2017-01-14 Thread pkhjr via Elecraft
I use the Yamaha CM500 from Amazon about $58 with my K3. I bought the Koss SB45 from Amazon about $23 shipped. I think the Koss is every bit as good as the Yamaha. I haven't used the Koss on the K3 but expect it would perform equally. I use it on my Icom 7300 and get nothing but good reports.

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2017-01-14 Thread Dave Fugleberg
I use an older Heil pro set with HC-5 element on my K3, with great results. One nice thing on the K3 or K3S is that you can plug the two 3.5mm plugs directly into the back of the rig- no adapters needed, and no cables hanging out the front of the radio. However, my advice to anyone is that the

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2017-01-14 Thread Ron Manfredi
I have used the Elite Pro with success. The dynamic mic element version, with bias turned OFF. For an alternate suggestion, many use and like the (inexpensive) Yamaha CM-500 / Koss SB-45 headset, with it's electret element. Ron On 1/14/2017 9:33 AM, Alex Dokic via Elecraft wrote: Hi,

[Elecraft] Headphones

2017-01-14 Thread Alex Dokic via Elecraft
Hi, can anyone advise or recommend what Heil headphones work well with the k3s many thanks . Alex M0 KVA Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Headphones and Mic/Speaker connected to the Back of K3

2015-06-05 Thread Larry Snyder
If I connect my Pro-7 headset as well as the PR-781 Mic to the back of the K3, how do I select which audio source I want to use with the K3? 73s HK2LS / Larry -- Larry Snyder, RN.ORG, SA Each and Every Day Thousands of Nurses depend on www.RN.org http://www.RN.org for their Nursing

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and Mic/Speaker connected to the Back of K3

2015-06-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Larry, There is only one mic jack in the back, so I am not sure how you plug 2 microphones into one 3.5mm jack. You can plug one into the front 8 pin Foster jack and the other into the rear jack - switch between them in the MIC SEL menu. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/5/2015 5:49 PM, Larry Snyder

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in?

2014-07-20 Thread Barry
Thanks for the reply, guys. I know the cables are cheap - I just bought replacements on Ebay $2.39 for 2, including shipping! Just a pain, especially when it fails during a contest, like this one did during the IARU last week. Barry W2UP P.S. Sorry for forgetting to ID in my earlier post :-)

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in?

2014-07-20 Thread Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) via Elecraft
! On Sat, 7/19/14, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in? IMHO, the trouble of removing the plug and plugging it back in is not worth the cost of a replacement cable.  I suspect it has worked fine for several years

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in?

2014-07-20 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/20/2014 6:50 AM, Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) via Elecraft wrote: In the broadcast stations I worked at over the year, the audio patch panels had a lot of activity Do not confuse the high quality cables and plugs used in studio patch bays with the cheap crap we find in today's consumer

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in?

2014-07-19 Thread Charlie, K3ICH
intermittent, but just very slightly oxidized. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Barry w...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 11:39 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in? With my K3, I use the 3.5mm headphone

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in?

2014-07-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
IMHO, the trouble of removing the plug and plugging it back in is not worth the cost of a replacement cable. I suspect it has worked fine for several years. If not, look for a better quality cable. In case the problem is caused by contact oxidation, removing the plug and re-inserting it

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in?

2014-07-19 Thread K8JHR
On 7/19/2014 11:39 AM, Barry wrote: My question - is it better to unplug the headphones from the extension cable when not in use, ... Or, would repeatedly plugging/unplugging it cause more fatigue in the connection over time? ---

[Elecraft] Headphones $11.99

2013-04-08 Thread Fred Smith
Sorry should have put it in an attachment but it's there it's at newegg.com 48 hrs only 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones $11.99

2013-04-08 Thread Scott Manthe
They're the Sennheiser HD201S: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106636Tpk=Sennheiser%20HD201SIsVirtualParent=1 I bought two when they were on sale for $12.99. They are incredible set of headphones for the price. I find the reproduction pretty accurate and not nearly as

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones $11.99

2013-04-08 Thread Dave Lankshear
Bummer! They only ship to continental US, Puerto Rico and APO. Ah well, I guess I have enough sets of headphones, anyway. UK guys, any recommendations for small, amplified, mains-driven speakers for the KX3, please? 73 all. Dave, G3TJP

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones $11.99

2013-04-08 Thread w1pns
and I can snag one for your and send it along... With best regards, Pete W1PNS - Original Message - From: Dave Lankshear d...@lanks.plus.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 8, 2013 12:19:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones $11.99 Bummer! They only ship

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones $11.99

2013-04-08 Thread gosier
: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:17 PM To: Dave Lankshear Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones $11.99 Dave, I spotted these in the accessories section of my local T-Mobile store. Might they work? I picked up a couple on impulse, and they have great sound for such tiny

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones Speaker settings - no speaker OP

2011-07-26 Thread Ron N5QQ
Thanks but I left out one important fact for you, the LH radio speaker works fine when SPKR+PH = YES, and I get both headphones and speaker output. Part of the problem is I don't know how long it's been like this, as I have had phones plugged in all the time, that is until this weekend when I was

[Elecraft] Headphones Speaker settings - no speaker OP

2011-07-25 Thread Ron N5QQ
I have two K3's on the operating desk that are very similar except in one way and I can not fine the setting or configuration to correct it. At present both the rigs are set SPKRS+PH = NO and SPKRS = 1. This gives me the internal speaker only when headphones are not plugged in, and then headphones

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones Speaker settings - no speaker OP

2011-07-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ron, Have you removed the top cover to check that the speaker connector is plugged in. If not, that is the first thing I would check. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/25/2011 5:26 PM, Ron N5QQ wrote: I have two K3's on the operating desk that are very similar except in one way and I can not fine the

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-12 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
Don Wilhelm wrote: I use the same type hearing aids. Probably not exactly the same, because Phonak is a brand name (Swiss) offering several different models, each available with a number of different earpieces, and then of course a vast range of programming options. Talk with your

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-12 Thread Edward R. Cole
over your ears and then use headphones...getting it? 73, Ed -- Message: 24 Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:31:06 +0100 From: Ian White GM3SEK gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ===snipped=== But over-the ear headphones

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-12 Thread n5ge
and ATT on. Put a pillow over your ears and then use headphones...getting it? 73, Ed -- Message: 24 Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:31:06 +0100 From: Ian White GM3SEK gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ===snipped

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-12 Thread Fred Jensen
On 7/12/2011 1:18 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote: I understand your recommendations, Jim. If my hearing were better that probably would work for me. So far, I have only shifted the Tx equalization on my K3, leaving Rx audio shaping to be done by my hearing aids. But I can certainly try some

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Edward R. Cole
...@audiosystemsgroup.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4e1a0532.7030...@audiosystemsgroup.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 7/10/2011 10:46 AM, Edward R. Cole wrote: I have followed the critiques on the reflector for headset

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Kjeld Holm
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones On 7/10/2011 10:46 AM, Edward R. Cole wrote: I have followed the critiques on the reflector for headset-boom mics but have not bought any. Mostly the reports are on audio performance and not comfort. Hi Ed, The Yamaha CM500

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Phil Kane
On 7/11/2011 7:25 AM, Kjeld Holm wrote: The Danish company Phonak are selling a device under the name of TVLink which plugs into the line out, Scart, headphone or external speaker connector and from it's console sends in stereo to your hearing aids. I have not tried it yet - so I cannot say

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/10/2011 11:54 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote: I appreciate your suggestions and observations...but my hearing loss is not just one of intensity and frequency. Ed, I understand your more severe hearing loss, but I was responding IN PART to many others on the list with much less several loss

[Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Philip L. Graitcer
My day job is reporting and producing features for public radio. In the studio, I use a pair of Sony 7506. I also use them for amateur radio. The Sonys cost about $100, and they have an extremely comfortable set of pads that fit over the ears, which are replaceable. Although the response

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Edward R. Cole
- KL7UW -- Message: 13 Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:25:34 +0200 From: Kjeld Holm k...@kh-translation.dk Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 009401cc3fd6$65b650a0$3122f1e0$@kh-translation.dk Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Fred Jensen
On 7/11/2011 9:15 AM, Jim Brown wrote: Ed, I understand your more severe hearing loss, but I was responding IN PART to many others on the list with much less several loss than you, and can use RXEQ to solve their own problems, at least until their hearing loss progresses. I appreciate this

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
Fred Jensen wrote: I appreciate this thread. I too am both nearly deaf, and even with level and frequency correction, I can't understand someone speaking behind me. My loss occurred all at once from an RPG explosion one night, and I've been told the rocks on your hair cells are gone so it

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2011-07-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ian, I use the same type hearing aids. Talk with your audiologist. My audiologist set a Music program for me, which does not have the echo cancellation. I can even listen to an organ with that setting. I do get feedback with some headphones, but I have success using the Sony MDR series

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