- 1. [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "M Schell" <mschellur@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:54:13 -0500
- I purchased a set for $9.99 today at CVS. It came with a notice that the 'coating of the electrical wires contains lead... Wash your hands after using the set.' Are these headphones problematic healt
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00865.html (6,684 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: ron <roncasa@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:46:01 -0500
- This is a known warning for period of time now. It seems China does not adhere to health codes as we do, to products used in the home. They use lead-based products to make wire. Thus I would side wit
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00869.html (7,960 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:52:39 -0500
- In other words, they use traditional lead-based solder, which we have been doing forever in ham radio. The new regulatory environment is making everybody switch to lead-free technologies. This is pro
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00870.html (9,066 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Detweiler" <rdetweil@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:56:00 -0600
- About the only lead to worry about at my age ( or any adult ) is the lead that comes out of a muzzle...... Best wishes Rich Lead scare technologies, profit big time.... ______________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00871.html (9,613 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: John Nason / NA9U <na9u@arrl.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:57:55 -0800 (PST)
- The warning is put on by CVS and uses California standards for lead exposure which are pretty tight. Frankly, it does not bother me but then again I am past child rearing age and madness set in long
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00872.html (9,504 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <n4nt_m_o_hyder@charter.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:02:29 -0500
- Read that health warning again. The headphones are only problematic in California. Mike N4NT I purchased a set for $9.99 today at CVS. It came with a notice that the 'coating of the electrical wires
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00873.html (8,408 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: John Graves <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:07:45 -0500
- With this DREADED LEAD WARNING, do we dare touch them, or do they fit a muzzle loader as well?? Has anyone tried using a stereo to mono to 1/4" jack? Doesn't the impedance drop by half if we place ea
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00875.html (11,823 bytes)
- 8. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: John Graves <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:10:24 -0500
- Does this mean it is a geographic dispersal problem or is simply a restatement of the Brian Wilson cure?? John / WB1EHL _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@cont
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00877.html (9,010 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: OTAKEBI@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:16:56 EST
- If anyone has a set and is afraid to use them they can donate them to the N4VET "Get the Lead Out Program" or GLOP as it is sometimes called on the left coast. I will take out all unwanted headphones
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00880.html (8,074 bytes)
- 10. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "M. P. Haynes" <k4beh@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:02:57 -0500
- But then again, everything is problematic in California! Pat-K4BEH _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listin
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00883.html (9,281 bytes)
- 11. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:31:48 -0600
- Only if they are operated at an SPL of 85+ dB or greater for extended periods of time. At which time signals will fall on deaf ears. It would appear to me that with all the portable music and enterta
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00885.html (9,482 bytes)
- 12. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Brown" <k9mi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 22:51:51 +0000
- Good point Bob! I worked at an auto assembley plant (one of the big three) that used to let us use walkmans. Low and behold, after a few months, they were getting a noticeable rise in hearing loss wo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00886.html (10,307 bytes)
- 13. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:07:27 -0600
- Oh, but there is.........hearing aids.......to a point. And they are a LOT more expensive than $19.95 headphones. One error with those $19.95 headphones causing subsequent hearing damage and one will
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00889.html (9,601 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: Ed <w3nr@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:23:48 -0500
- No, there isn't. From someone that knows all to well Ed W3NR _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/ten
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00891.html (8,350 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "Reg Unsworth" <reg.unsworth@btopenworld.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:59:54 -0000
- talkin' 'bout my generation Mike? 73 that used to let us use walkmans. Low and behold, after a few months, they were getting a noticeable rise in hearing loss work comp complaints. Shortly there afte
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00893.html (11,398 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: ron <roncasa@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:20:47 -0500
- I beg to differ, as lifetime wearer of hearing aids, I know a pair (if needed) of digital aids can be had for under $1100. The Omni VI costs more than that! Gesh, I wish I could chose between the two
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00896.html (9,226 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Gorniak <mgorniak@genesiswireless.us>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:43:28 -0600
- Bob is correct. In fact, there is significant evidence that serious hearing loss, particularly among young people, is occurring at an alarming rate. I know a number or radio personalities and musicia
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00898.html (8,826 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: OTAKEBI@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 22:33:11 EST
- I don't think it is only California judging from the responses on the list. I think the FAA needs to be made aware of this hearing loss problem since 98% of pilots wear headphones during flights. Dan
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00911.html (8,054 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Brown" <k9mi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 04:35:11 +0000
- Yes, and heard before every CSI and CSI Florida show. Don't remember about CSI NY. You know you're getting old when the music of your generation becomes elevator music. 73, Mike == At 2005-12-28, 23:
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00914.html (12,274 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones (score: 1)
- Author: John Nason <jmnason@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:50:07 -0800 (PST)
- The warning is put on by CVS and uses California standards for lead exposure which are pretty tight. Frankly, it does not bother me but then again I am past child rearing age and madness set in long
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00960.html (10,283 bytes)
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