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[Jim Brown-10]

On Sun,6/11/2017 4:16 PM, Art Peters wrote:
> The point that I'll say is that the Yamaha headset, which I did buy largely from your raving reviews, did a fine job, but were never as comfortable as my other headsets.  I do use them as a spare and for guest ops. In fact, if I wear them for more than a couple hours, I get a rather nasty headache...
>
> So, I'd like to add to this conversation.  While we have great ability to leverage a wide variety of mics, for me at least, fit and comfort are equal.

I couldn't agree more.  I find my CM500 comfortable enough to wear for a
long weekend contest (some run 40 hours!). But that's a VERY personal
thing -- we're all different. So I would be last person to tell you
what's comfy for me is also comfy for you. :)  In-ear headphones are
even more "user-specific."

I also find Sony MDR7506 extremely comfortable, so much so that I wear
these cans all night as I sleep to pump jazz into my head. :)

Several times over the years, I've tried on those expensive aviation
headsets adapted for ham use, and each time found them an element of
physical torture.

The weak spot of most headphones is that their cables are not
replaceable. The Sony cables are quite rugged, and I've never had a set
break, but I did buy a set at a hamfest for $5 with a bad cable, and was
never able to find a replacement. :)  I'm not easy on headsets, and have
managed to break the cables in two CM500s.

73, Jim K9YC

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Some of those use what's called a "Bantam" jack plug for one function
(Mic or Can's, I forget which.)  Was very common in landline telecoms
and broadcast circles some time back.

Best bet, is to look on the David Clark website.  They are also quite
helpful if you contact them too.
http://www.davidclarkcompany.com/
http://www.davidclarkcompany.com/aviation/customer-service.php

But be quick, they have a company shutdown July 3rd to 7th (Cant think why!)

73.

Dave G0WBX.
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[k6dgw]

Thanks to all for the all the info.  I have concluded that, should I
ever find the DC headset in the garage, I'm going to leave it there.  I
currently use a Heil Proset I got from Elecraft.  I get very good
reports when I'm on SSB, which is only rarely, thanks in part to my K3's
TXEQ.  It's not the most comfortable, possibly because I've compressed
the pads with use. The David Clark probably is in the same condition
given its use. When I decide I need a new headset, I'll probably check
here, and if they're still made, get the CM-500 and try it.

Again, thanks for all the info

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 6/12/17 12:50 PM, Dave B via Elecraft wrote:

> Some of those use what's called a "Bantam" jack plug for one function
> (Mic or Can's, I forget which.)  Was very common in landline telecoms
> and broadcast circles some time back.
>
> Best bet, is to look on the David Clark website.  They are also quite
> helpful if you contact them too.
> http://www.davidclarkcompany.com/
> http://www.davidclarkcompany.com/aviation/customer-service.php
>
> But be quick, they have a company shutdown July 3rd to 7th (Cant think why!)
>
> 73.
>
> Dave G0WBX.
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[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ]

Folks, at 41 postings this thread is well past the normal list guidelines max  
of10-15 posts.

Let's end it for now before someone gets hurt hitting their delete key.. ;-)

73,
Eric
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