[Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Comparison: https://pasteboard.co/HcSCnnK.jpg

Yeah. I'm due for a new CM500. I thought I'd try the SB45, but don't
really like it :/

73,

    ~iain / N6ML


On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:29 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML <ar at dseven.org> wrote:
> Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but for me, the CM500 is
> more comfortable - the SB45 opening is quite a bit smaller, and
> pinches my ears a bit. I also like the mesh band (CM500) better than
> the squishy one (SB45)... but I'm not bald... yet....
>
> 73,
>
>     ~iain / N6ML
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:04 PM, Walter Underwood
> <wunder at wunderwood.org> wrote:
>> The SB45 does appear to go around your ear.
>>
>> Another option is to add a boom mic to the headphones you like. The ModMic attaches to headphones.
>>
>> https://antlionaudio.com/
>>
>> Interesting, one of their sales regions is “Amateur Radio”. Here is a ModMic vendor that includes some mic adaptors.
>>
>> http://pileupdx.com/product-category/brands/antlion-modmic/
>>
>> They are also available at B&H and Amazon.
>>
>> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-Antlion-Audio/ci/4/phd/3704379912/N/4294255798
>> https://www.amazon.com/l/11391726011
>>
>> wunder
>> K6WRU
>> Walter Underwood
>> CM87wj
>> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>>
>>> On Mar 20, 2018, at 9:56 PM, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a related question.  Considering the CM500 (or similar) for use with my KX3 in outdoor conditions (windy beach or windy hilltop).
>>>
>>> Also I wear over the ear hearing aids so need a headset that has a muff the surrounds the ear. A headset sitting on my ear puts sound into the ear; hearing aid mic is behind my ear.  Comfort is also important.  I have a pair of stereo headsets made by Sony which have nice soft cushions that surround my ear (but no boom mic).
>>>
>>> So interested in opinions on different headsets with boom mic for outdoor use.
>>>
>>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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