[CQ-Contest] GLASSES & HEADPHONES

[Jim McDonald]

Bob,

I used those Telex headphones years ago, probably in the 60s and 70s, and
I'm pleased to learn they are still made.  They're not real sturdy; I
remember gluing them together after they broke.  They were always totally
comfortable, though, even with my "Buddy Holly" glasses then.  Their price
seems to have kept pace with inflation, unfortunately.  $91 is steep.

Jim N7US

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gates" <regates at kingwoodcable.com>
To: "cqcontest" <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 5:27 PM
Subject: Fw: [CQ-Contest] GLASSES & HEADPHONES


Rich-

I know exactly what you're talking about!  Have had the same problem for
years.
And ear plug like designs started hurting after a few hours also.  There are
options, however.  Years ago I bought a Telex HTW-2A.  They were perfect!
Assuming background noise isn't an issue, they can be adjusted so that no
part
actually touches any part of the ear.  They look sort of like a stethoscope.
Check out at
http://www.telex.com/86256C14005A2FEE/0/89E8F4F4AA3E220586256BE50070614D?Open&Highlight=0,htw-2a.
Worked fine until I wanted the added feature of a boom mike and bought the
Heil
ProSet Plus.  Same problem again, plus the heat after wearing for a few
hours.
So I marked the cushions and cut a 1/4" slot on each side.  Then covered the
opening with black plastic tape.  Not elegant, but at least there's a little
air
circulation and nothing touching my glasses.

73, Bob W7BJ
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