[SCCC] CM500 Headset

[Ryan S]

I currently have the  Inrad W1 that replaced the CM500 I had for a few
years. They both are great but the CM500 fell apart after a couple of
years. The ear cushions started degrading and flaking away and the strap on
top broke off. I have had both for about the same amount of time and the
Inrad shows no sign of wear. Performance wise, I think that both are
equal.  My rig is a TS-590SG.

Ryan W6ZAR

On Sun, Dec 1, 2024 at 3:51 PM Dennis Younker NE6I <NE6I at cox.net> wrote:

> Thanks for the responses so far. Apparently the CM500 is no longer
> manufactured. I see on Amazon a seller has a few but apparently they don't
> come with the inline battery thing that is required for an electret. My
> 101MP does not have the settings that the Elecraft has to go to an electret
> mic. Yes, apparently I could build a cable and pluck 5 volts off the mic
> connector but I'm lazy. Not sure if I want to do that. Might though. I know
> you guys love your CM500s.
>
> Anyone have experience with the Inrad W1 or the Heil PSE-6 Pro-set Elite?
> I
> have an older Pro-set Plus and have really liked it over the years. It
> seemed like the speakers in it were getting tinny and lower output when I
> used that headset during CQWW CW.
>
> --Dennis NE6I
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SCCC <sccc-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Dennis Younker NE6I
> Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2024 5:10 PM
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> Subject: [SCCC] CM500 Headset
>
> In an earlier thread, several of you said you were using the Yamaha CM500
> headset. I see that has an electret mic. What are you using to power it?
> Plucking it from your radio? Did you have to wire a special cable?
>
> --Dennis NE6I
>
>
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