[Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

[David Cole]

Phil,
I had a hearing test done, and asked for the resultant data showing
frequency vs sensitivity...  

I selected a spot where my ear was most sensitive in the 400 to 700 Hz
range, and then set the K3 zero beat to that frequency...  

CW is a LOT better now!  I had placed the zero beat at my worst point
inadvertently...  What a difference a few db makes.
-- 
Thanks and 73's,
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On Tue, 2015-01-06 at 10:35 -0800, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> I'm deaf in one ear (nerve zapped 50 years ago by 
> Meniere's episode) and at 78 have moderate loss in 
> the other, so it has a hearing aid which makes a 
> huge difference for music and conversation. I can 
> still use an ear bug for hamming with the HA in 
> place, fortunately.
> 
> Phil W7OX
> 
> On 1/6/15 9:00 AM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
> > 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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