K2 Headphone Recommendations

[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

Hi Kevin,

I use the "cheapie" portable player type earphones.
These insert in your ear with a cross band over the
top of your head (bud types are similiar, but find
they pull out too easily). These phones are generally
16Ohms and only require about 50mW to drive them. I
definitely suggest you look for low drive power, as it
will give you more control with the volume pot. They
generally run $9.95. The only thing I don't like about
them is the short cords, usually only a meter long.

Why not regular headphones? I find for digging weak
signals out in a contest or on the low bands (on CW)
these do the best job of the half dozen or so types
I've tried.

Now, does anyone know of any wireless headphones of
the same style that are available on the market? ;o)

Happy holidays!
73,
Julius
n2wn
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[NR5A]

Interesting subject as the old Radio Shack Communications headphones I've
been using for a good many years gave out last night, now I'm in the market
for new headphones too. LOL

Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota

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> Hi Kevin,
>
> I use the "cheapie" portable player type earphones.
> These insert in your ear with a cross band over the
> top of your head (bud types are similiar, but find
> they pull out too easily). These phones are generally
> 16Ohms and only require about 50mW to drive them. I
> definitely suggest you look for low drive power, as it
> will give you more control with the volume pot. They
> generally run $9.95. The only thing I don't like about
> them is the short cords, usually only a meter long.
>
> Why not regular headphones? I find for digging weak
> signals out in a contest or on the low bands (on CW)
> these do the best job of the half dozen or so types
> I've tried.
>
> Now, does anyone know of any wireless headphones of
> the same style that are available on the market? ;o)
>
> Happy holidays!
> 73,
> Julius
> n2wn
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[Tony Martin W4FOA]

Jerry,
I was at our local Big Lots and while looking around I noted they had a new
series of headphones on display....unable to pass up a perceived bargain, I
bought two pairs..one
for my QRP station and one for my main station....they are simply amazing.
They are COBY CV-320 Digital Stereo Headphones with dual volume
controls.......and oh yes, they cost $5.99 each.
72
Tony, W4FOA

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----- Original Message -----
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> Interesting subject as the old Radio Shack Communications headphones I've
> been using for a good many years gave out last night, now I'm in the
> market for new headphones too. LOL
>
> Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: <[hidden email]>; "Elecraft Discussion List"
> <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:30 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Headphone Recommendations
>
>
>> Hi Kevin,
>>
>> I use the "cheapie" portable player type earphones.
>> These insert in your ear with a cross band over the
>> top of your head (bud types are similiar, but find
>> they pull out too easily). These phones are generally
>> 16Ohms and only require about 50mW to drive them. I
>> definitely suggest you look for low drive power, as it
>> will give you more control with the volume pot. They
>> generally run $9.95. The only thing I don't like about
>> them is the short cords, usually only a meter long.
>>
>> Why not regular headphones? I find for digging weak
>> signals out in a contest or on the low bands (on CW)
>> these do the best job of the half dozen or so types
>> I've tried.
>>
>> Now, does anyone know of any wireless headphones of
>> the same style that are available on the market? ;o)
>>
>> Happy holidays!
>> 73,
>> Julius
>> n2wn
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