[CQ-Contest] Adding a mike to Bose headphones

[Jim Neiger]

An interesting solution.

 I've been using a similar, but less intrusive, approach for the past 20 
years, or so.  First on my FOSTEX, then on my Bose QC-1 and then more 
recently on my Bose QC-2.

Advantage:  - it does not require taking the phones apart or drilling 
through them or risk damaging wires.

I simply epoxyed a threaded stud, the diameter of the Heil mike "clip" onto 
the side of the phones.  The Heil BM-10 boom then just slides into the clip, 
as normal, and is secured by a threaded nut.   Easy to remove the mike when 
not needed, like CW contests, or when using the Bose on airplanes, etc. 
(I've had more than a few people ask me on airplanes why my Bose have this 
funny looking threaded stud on the side of the phones, and wonder why 
their's doesn't, and if it makes the sound better?.........)

And as my Son K1DG has undoubtedly learned, the Bose QC-1 and QC-2 are, 
without a doubt, GREAT  contesting phones.   Easy to wear for 48 hours. 
Noise cancellation good.  Outstanding dynamic range. Audiophile frequency 
response.

In my opinion, a big advantage for serious contestors.

Vy 73

Jim Neiger   N6TJ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Grant" <k1dg at ix.netcom.com>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 5:56 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Adding a mike to Bose headphones


> Since K3LR mentioned it, I have posted some photos and instructions on the 
> Web detailing how to add a Heil boom mike to Bose Quiet Comfort acoustic 
> noise-cancelling headphones.
>
> www.freewebs.com/k1dg/boseheadphonemod.htm
>
> Enjoy!
>
> 73,
>
> Doug K1DG
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