[Elecraft] RadioSport Headset - Which Mic Element

[Dave Perry]

Computer mics work fine and are a great low cost alternative.  But I
personally prefer the Heil Proset sold by Elecraft.  Worth every penny.  In
terms of durability, I also have a Heil BM-10 headset that is over 25 years
old.  I used it constantly for 20 plus years and took it on several
Dxpeditions.  It still works fine.  I have replaced the ear pads and maybe
another part or two, but I like the fact that Heil supports its products and
you can order replacement parts.  I also like to support vendors like
Elecraft and Heil who specifically develop products for the amateur radio
community.

For that matter, the original poster was asking if anyone had experience
with the Radiosport headset and could make a recommendation.  I would still
be interested in someone's comments if they have that product.  Maybe it
really is worth the money.  Sort like my K Line!

73,

Dave, N4QS



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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RadioSport Headset - Which Mic Element


Agreed, Jim.  I am constantly amazed at the money people will spend for "top
end" mics that perform no better with the K3 than the cheapest electret
computer mic.  And some of those mics (cough*Heil*cough) have worse
durability than ANY $15 dollar computer headset I have ever owned.  I have
bought several over the years for various computers in the house and to
compare fit on my head ... every one still works fine and they all sounded
great with the K3 once I played with the equalizer a bit.

As you said, the readily available Yamaha CM-500 works great and its price
should probably be the upper yardstick for anyone contemplating a new
headset.  I'm not saying that the Radiosport headset isn't a good product,
but it's practically hilarious to have a rig that is capable of being
tailored to sound great with almost any mic and then spend an extra $200 for
no practical reason.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 3/17/2014 7:15 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> Holy Cow, Rich - $269?  you can buy 5 Yamaha CM-500s, and tailor the 
> audio as you want with the K3's excellent TX equalizer.  They sound 
> wonderfultogether.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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> On 3/17/2014 7:40 AM, Richard Thorne wrote:
>> I'm interested in the Radiosport Headset.
>>
>> The website (www.arlancommunications.com) recommends the electret 
>> mic, however, I'm currently using a Heil dynamic mic which works 
>> quite well.
>>
>> If anyone is using the Radiosport headset I would appreciate any info 
>> on which mic element you are using and how you like it.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Rich - N5ZC
>>
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