[Elecraft] [K3] Hearing aids, meet K3

[David Cutter]

Given the processing power of the modern smart phone I wonder someone hasn't 
developed and application to use regular ear pieces and sample sounds to set 
it all up yourself.

David
G3UNA


>
> Another comment. Hearing aids are very expensive in the US (I hear $5K-$6K 
> being typical), and I strongly suspect that it is the result of limited 
> distribution contracts between audiologists and the manufacturers to 
> protect the high markups. Costco's prices are about half that, but they 
> tend to be well rated, and W6OAT is VERY pleased with his. I also 
> saw/heard a piece on either NPR or PBS a month or so ago about a guy who 
> is developing a low cost hearing aid that he intends to sell in the $600 
> range. It's less sophisticated than the others, with fewer adjustments.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC