[Elecraft] RadioSport Headset - Which Mic Element

[F5vjc]

The Heil Proset!

I bought one, ridiculous price for poor quality!
This is the only headset that has ever broken on me. The horrible very poor
quality Mic. plug was intermittent from day one, I replaced it.

I now use the Yamaha CM500, far superior in every respect.

73,  F5VJC




On 18 March 2014 01:12, Dave Perry <n4qs at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 11:53 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 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
> > Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog
> > at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
> > For spots, please go to your favorite
> > ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.
> >
> > 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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