Thanks for all the suggestions. I ended up getting the Heil Pro7c. At least from the reviews and comparisons I read online, It offers more "punch" and I need all the punch I can get :)

So far, so good. My first QSO was breaking the pileup for 9U4M on my first try -sure, I was tracking his Q's so knew where to call him but, hey, I can say it was due to my brand new mic, right? :)

73 guys and thanks for all the feedback. Look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow at HamJam

On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 1:10 PM, RJ Hubbard <rj.wf4w@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey all, new guy here. . .

I'm primarily a CW Op but want to try my hand at SSB contesting in a couple weeks - I need a good headset w/ boom mic for my Icom 7300.

I'm leaning towards the Heil Pro7ic but also looking at the Radiosport R60.

what would you all suggest? for a $300-$350 budget?

thanks

RJ, WF4W