[Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

Wes (N7WS) wes at triconet.org
Tue Jan 6 12:00:17 EST 2015


I think I'm the first to use and mention in this forum the CM500. I have some 
age and noise related hearing loss (mostly right side) and tinnitus.  I use a CW 
sidetone around 400-450 HZ.

The K3 has a built-in receive equalizer so I don't see a need for an external one.

Wes  N7WS



  On 1/6/2015 6:34 AM, Barry wrote:
> If your hearing loss is age-related, try a lower frequency, like 400-500 Hz.
> Age-related hearing loss usually is in the 1000-3000 KHz range.  If it's
> occupational-related, it could be any frequency.
>
> I recall an article in QST a number of years ago by N4GG about building a
> small equalizer.  As I recall it was a realtively simple project and you can
> individually boost various freq bands as needed.
>
> Barry W2UP (MD, but not an ear doc - this post is not medical advice)
>



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