[CQ-Contest] Noise Canceling Headsets

[Jim Neiger]

Bob.

I once again used my BOSE QC-1 and QC-2 noise cancelling phones last weekend 
@ the (very) radio-active KH7X multi/multi last weekend.

Initially, 10 meters was getting into my 15 meters receive audio, but a few 
wraps of the headphones cord around a toroid, and RFI never heard again.

As to sound isolation from others in the shack, the BOSE were simply 
outstanding.

As to comfort, although I  operated much less than the full contest, I have 
worn my BOSE through  many 48 hour contests without problem.  They are 
simply outstanding.  (I tried-on a few of the other operators' various 
phones @ KH7X M/M, including HEIL, and concluded there was no way I'd be 
able to wear them 48 straight).

Nice thing about BOSE, they offer a 30 days use and return policy.  Take a 
pair home for the CW contest, and if you don't like 'em, return after the 
contest?   By the way, I've also tried the newer BOSE QC-3 phones, but as 
they rest on the ear, rather than around, I don't like them as much.

Hope this helps.

vy 73

Jim Neiger   N6TJ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BobK8IA at aol.com>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 5:22 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Noise Canceling Headsets


>I would like to hear from those of you that have successfully used  noise
> canceling headsets in a multi-xmtr environment. Especially those of you 
> that are
> in close proximity to another operating position for ssb  contesting.
>
> I am setting up a small two position M-S/M-2 with my xyl (N7RQ)  where the
> operating positions are about 7 feet apart. This caused some audio  grief 
> in
> last weeks CQWW SSB test, so we'd like to hear what others use. All we 
> were
> using were the light, but not very isolated, Heil BM-10 headsets. We have 
> Heil
> Pro-Set here too, but find them uncomfy for real long operating  sessions.
>
> So, what do you folks in the Multi's use that work?
>
> Thanking you all in advance.
>
>
> 73, Bob  K8IA
>
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