[Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Ricardo Navarrete
*Hello,* *I'm looking for a good Headset with boom for my K3 , I mainly practise CW and SSB only for new ones or rare DX.* * * *Thanks for your help!!! * -- EA4ZK Ricardo Navarrete ricardoea...@gmail.com Tnx es cul , 73 gd DX *Visita la nueva web de actividades EA* http://eaweb.ea4zk.es

Re: [Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Greg
The best one I have used is made by arlancommunications radiosport. They are not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. They have great build quality and will last a very long time. http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/radioSport/Headsets.asp 73 Greg AB7R On Wed, Nov

Re: [Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Try the Yamaha CM-500. It has gotten a lot of great comments here on the reflector, is comfortable on the ears over a long period of time and has a very good electret microphone element. Take a look at the Elecraft reflector archives for a lot of information and testimonials. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
Hi Ricardo, I have to agree 100 percent with Don. I have a CM-500. It was less expensive than the Heil and I have tried them both. The CM-500 is more comfortable for me to wear for long periods than the Heil, David Clark or several other Boom sets I've either owned or borrowed over the

Re: [Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Ricardo Navarrete
*Thanks a lot for your help.* *I will inform you of my decission* * * *73 * 2011/11/30 Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net Hi Ricardo, I have to agree 100 percent with Don. I have a CM-500. It was less expensive than the Heil and I have tried them both. The CM-500 is more comfortable for me to

Re: [Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Ricardo and Don, I also enjoyed the Yamaha CM-500 but I was very disappointed when it failed last week after only 11 months of use. There is a mesh webbing that rests on your head and it became detached at one end. I opened up the headset to determine if it could be repaired easily and it

[Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Johnny Siu
I concur with Jim and Don.  CM500 is not available in Hong Kong.  A pilot ham brought it to me when he flew to VR2.  Very value for money. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年12月1日 (週四) 6:53 AM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Boom Set Hi Ricardo