This is perhaps an old question for many, but since I'm relatively new
at contesting, I have a question on Headsets. I used some old Telex
headset for the ARRL SSB DX contest that I was able to borrorw. The XYL
had really been complaining about the static, etc. and the QRM from the
kids from my TVI has really been something. Net result was I was able to
operate as long as there was propagation (getting thru for a QSO was something
else, however). This was the first time using headsets.
Question: is there really much of a difference in headsets? Clearly, they
ought to be a communications type rather than Hi-Fi due to bandwidth, and
lighter might be better. That much is clear. I had been thinking of the
David Clark brand, which I liked when taking flying lessons, but they are
in the $220 range for the H10-20s. Now they have the new lightweight
model, H10-13.4 which look even better based on the specs. I have to
return the Telex after the CQ WPX Phone contest, and will have to do
something then.
Alan, N2ALE/6
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