[Elecraft] K2 Headphone Recommendations

[nr5a]

Interesting subject as the old Radio Shack Communications headphones I've 
been using for a good many years gave out last night, now I'm in the market 
for new headphones too. LOL

Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J F" <phriendly1 at yahoo.com>
To: <kmshaw at tampabay.rr.com>; "Elecraft Discussion List" 
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Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:30 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Headphone Recommendations


> Hi Kevin,
>
> I use the "cheapie" portable player type earphones.
> These insert in your ear with a cross band over the
> top of your head (bud types are similiar, but find
> they pull out too easily). These phones are generally
> 16Ohms and only require about 50mW to drive them. I
> definitely suggest you look for low drive power, as it
> will give you more control with the volume pot. They
> generally run $9.95. The only thing I don't like about
> them is the short cords, usually only a meter long.
>
> Why not regular headphones? I find for digging weak
> signals out in a contest or on the low bands (on CW)
> these do the best job of the half dozen or so types
> I've tried.
>
> Now, does anyone know of any wireless headphones of
> the same style that are available on the market? ;o)
>
> Happy holidays!
> 73,
> Julius
> n2wn
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