[Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I am looking at the product on http://www.usinterface.com/default.asp, 
> and will probably buy it,

Before you do, take a look at the Koss SB40, SB45, and SB49 headsets 
(www.koss.com).  They are full over the ear headsets with electret mics 
sold primarily for on-line gaming.  However, at $40.00 direct they are 
a very interesting possibility for radio work. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
  


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KBG Luxford
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 12:06 AM
> To: w3fpr at arrl.net
> Cc: elecraft
> Subject: Re: [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 in any way they see fit. 
> However, I hope that they do not quibble with my decision taken as a 
> consequence.
> 
> Incidentally, I do have an Elecraft / Heil MH2 hand-held mic, 
> and I get 
> excellent reports when using it.
> 
> I am looking at the product on 
> http://www.usinterface.com/default.asp, 
> and will probably buy it, but have decided that in the 
> meantime I will 
> put Heil HC4 and HC5 inserts into a venerable Shure 444 
> microphone body 
> together with a selector switch and transistor amplifier - probably 
> using the circuit on the Elecraft site.  That, and the QRP 
> charger from 
> A & A Engineering rather uses up this month's allowance!
> 
> Best 73 to all and especially to the growing number of happy K3 
> assemblers.  Please make sure you all debug it thoroughly so 
> that I can 
> place my order.  Years in the IT industry have made me wary 
> of being an 
> early adopter of anything!
> 
> Kevin
> VK3DAP / ZL2DAP
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