[CQ-Contest] Re: ANR Headphone alternative

[AA4NC at aol.com]

The Bose electronic noise cancelling headsets are (arguably) the best, however they are also by far the most expensive. Almost-as-good aviation headsets are made by Lightspeed, and sell for $300 - $500 (microphone included). They are also pretty comfortable for full size over the ear type headsets. I would assume that the microphone elements could be replaced by a Heil HC4 or HC5 if you were so inclined. I have not used mine except in the airplane, so I can't comment on its SSB audio quality. My VHF/AM reports have always been good.

I've never found noise reduction necessary in my shack. We pilots are basically already deaf, so amplifier fan noise and the like don't bother us! ;>) 

73,

Will