Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[Byron Servies]

Hi,

I bought a set of these for my oldest set of CM500's and they are very
comfortable. Thanks for the suggestion.

73, Byron N6NUL

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 11:33 AM Tom Morehouse via Elecraft
 wrote:
>
> Here’s my solution:
> Garfield Headphone Softie Earpad Covers (Black, Pair) $17.00
>
>
> from B&H: 
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/368310-REG/Garfield_SGARHS1_Headphone_Softie_Earpad.html
>  
> 
>
> Works well…
> 73
>
> Tom K4AEN
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Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[JR]

Very low cost replacement ear pads are available for most f headphones 
on eBay and ... um ... amazon  (although I never shop on amazon.)    If 
pads your model is not specifically identified, you can usually find a 
suitable replacement based on its dimensions, typically measured in 
mm.   Ear pads get "flaky" and soiled over time.   If you cannot clean 
them (for example, many foam or velour pads can be cleaned and 
sanitized) you can replace them for (usually) less than $10.   Like 
tires and window wipers on a car, ear pads get flaky and dirty and old 
and ... replacement is a piece of cake at low cost.   I particularly 
like the extra thick, very soft, pliable memory foam pads that cost 
between $9 and $15 - which can be purchased by the mm diameter to fit 
nearly any circular earphone receiver.  Very luxurious.   No big deal, 
this is a very routine matter these days.


Just MY take.   K8JHR
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Re: [Elecraft] earpads shedding

[Roy]

I recall reading that navy sparkies used ladies' falsies as nice soft, 
scented pads.


73,  Roy K6XK


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Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[W3AB]

h.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 headset on K3S and KX3?
>Message-ID:
>   <482da1df-14db-90ca-64a4-afe995ba9...@audiosystemsgroup.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>On 5/6/2020 9:53 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:
>> Comments on my blog post suggested the Koss SB45 as another
>alternative. This also has an electret mic, but somewhat different fit
>over the ears, and it is cheaper.
>> 
>>
>https://www.amazon.com/Koss-sb45-SB-45-Communication-Stereophones/dp/B00081A2CW
>
>K6LL, a serious contester, likes this headset. I noted this in a piece
>I 
>wrote several years ago for National Contest Journal. GM3SEK reported 
>that Yamaha products are not sold in the UK, and that his wife likes
>the 
>lighter weight Koss CS100 headset.
>http://k9yc.com/ContestAudio.pdf
>> 
>> Do not get the Koss SB40. That is the same headset as the Yamaha
>CM500, but with an inferior dynamic mic.
>
>There is nothing inherently inferior about dynamic mics, especially for
>
>speech -- the vast majority of mics used in sound reinforcement and 
>broadcasting are dynamic mics. But like any technology, some products 
>are better than others.
>> It is normal for earpads to wear out. I replaced the pads on my Grado
>SR225e phones after five years.
>
>Yes. I replace earpads on my Sony MDR7506 periodically.
>
>For many things we wear, comfort can be important, and, with headsets, 
>that depends on the size and shape of our heads and even our ears, as 
>well as the design and manufacturing quality of the headset. For many 
>years, I've slept wearing Sony MDR7506 phones listening to jazz, and I 
>also use them working CW-only contests. I find the CM500 equally 
>comfortable.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
>
>
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>Message: 5
>Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:58:14 -0500
>From: Tommy Judson 
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding
>Message-ID: <943b9cad-4758-4947-b207-cf855450d...@icloud.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain;  charset=utf-8
>
>...earpads are flaking pretty badly, leaving little back bits around
>the home office/shack?
>
>Took me a while to realize it was my earpads shedding, glad to read
>this isn?t an isolated occurrence.  Now how to remedy that problem?
>
>
>
>--
>
>Message: 6
>Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:03:18 -0700
>From: Tom Azlin W7SUA 
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Upper limits of KPA500?
>Message-ID: <49f37d11-1f99-5717-1204-85c393d41...@w7sua.org>
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>Hi Dave,
>
>I run around 100-150 watts out of my KPA500 using 5-7 watts from my K3 
>with the KPA500 hitting 70C using Olivia during nets. I assume could go
>
>to 250 but never needed that much power. Does not seem to be a problem 
>with temps above 70c. Also run up to 500w PEP using SSB when needed.
>
>I did hear Wayne say run full power RTTY with no fear.
>
>73, tom w7sua
>
>
>
>
>
>On 5/3/2020 1:26 PM, Dave Cole wrote:
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I just got the new MMSSTV software, and will be running a bit of
>SSTV. 
>> SSTV is 100% duty cycle.
>> 
>> Initial testing here indicates no power level is safe...? At 150
>watts 
>> the KPA500 reaches 70C pretty fast, in under two minutes, and 70C is
>my 
>> upper limit for testing...? At 500 watts it reaches 70C in about the 
>> same time...
>> 
>> Can I assume the amp is not the most efficient thing in the world at
>200 
>> watts?
>> 
>> If the KPA500 can't deal with 100% duty cycle, for two minutes, how
>does 
>> the K3 deal with 100 watts for two minutes, at 100% duty cycle?
>> 
>
>
>--
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>Message: 7
>Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 13:11:05 -0500
>From: Bob McGraw K4TAX 
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, t...@w7sua.org
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Upper limits of KPA500?
>Message-ID: 
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>
>As long as one stays within the duty cycle times limits, no problem.
>
>Do note that some antenna system which are lower impedance will require
>
>the amp to draw more current for a given amount of power. And it does 
>vary from band to band.??? The attached EXCEL spreadsheet should be of 
>interest regarding lower power operation.
>
>73
>
>Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>On 5/6/2020 1:03 PM, Tom Azlin W7SUA wrote:
>> Hi Dave,
>>
>> I run around 100-150 watts out of my KPA500 using 5-7 watts from my
>K3 
>> with the KPA500 hitting 70C using Olivia during nets. I assume could 
>

Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[N2TK via Elecraft]

Jim,
Do you remember what ones you got for the CM500?
Tnx
N2TK, Tony

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

I went online and got packs of the cloth headphone earmuff covers for mine. 
Work good, washable, stretchable, several in a pack, inexpensive. 
I got a small pack and large pack. large covers the yamaha 500 headphones well. 
 Smaller ones cover the cheaper music headphones.

Jim/W3FA

On 5/6/2020 13:58, Tommy Judson via Elecraft wrote:
> ...earpads are flaking pretty badly, leaving little back bits around 
> the home office/shack…
>
> Took me a while to realize it was my earpads shedding, glad to read this 
> isn’t an isolated occurrence.  Now how to remedy that problem?
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[Jim Bruce]

I went online and got packs of the cloth headphone earmuff covers for 
mine. Work good, washable, stretchable, several in a pack, inexpensive. 
I got a small pack and large pack. large covers the yamaha 500 
headphones well.  Smaller ones cover the cheaper music headphones.


Jim/W3FA

On 5/6/2020 13:58, Tommy Judson via Elecraft wrote:

...earpads are flaking pretty badly, leaving little back bits around the home 
office/shack…

Took me a while to realize it was my earpads shedding, glad to read this isn’t 
an isolated occurrence.  Now how to remedy that problem?

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Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[W0FK]

What headphones do you have? If Heil or RadioSport, they have replacement
pads you can purchase. In my experience, once the vinyl starts to flake, you
are doomed to having them continue to make a mess even if you cover them
with a slipcover. 

Lou, W0FK



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Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[Tom Morehouse via Elecraft]

Here’s my solution:
Garfield Headphone Softie Earpad Covers (Black, Pair) $17.00  


from B&H: 
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/368310-REG/Garfield_SGARHS1_Headphone_Softie_Earpad.html
 


Works well…
73

Tom K4AEN
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Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

[Tommy Judson via Elecraft]

...earpads are flaking pretty badly, leaving little back bits around the home 
office/shack…

Took me a while to realize it was my earpads shedding, glad to read this isn’t 
an isolated occurrence.  Now how to remedy that problem?

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