[Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

[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 environment. .

I've very successfully used .99 radio shack electret elements with 
both my k2 and my 7800...haven't hooked it to the K3 
yet,,,,frequently using elements from old telephone sets,,

Also Altec branded ( this week owned by Plantronics )computer stuff 
CAN works great...( I have a headset for my K2.)
http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details.asp?pID=AHS515
just needs to be wired properly providing the bias to the electret...
there are articles all over the net,.,.

I like especially the comment "We do not release technical 
specifications of our retail headsets."....the spec would look too good,,,,

now back to learning the K3,,,,

bill

  Joe-aa4nn wrote:
>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 analog PC 
>>headsets as compatible with radio consoles. We do not release 
>>technical specifications of our retail headsets."
>
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