[TenTec] WARNING OFF TOPIC message regarding a backup headset discount

[Jim Brown]

On 12/2/2013 1:24 PM, Richards wrote:
>
> But having just repaired my friend's CM-500 boom mic last week, and 
> after getting tired of loaning my backup Shure and AudioTechnica cans 
> to the contest group (twice - each time during the CQ WW 160 contest) 
> - you might consider an inexpensive backup set, for your shack. 

Two thoughts. First, the Yamaha and Koss headsets are 20% of the cost of 
a Heil headset, they sound better, and are more comfortable. You can buy 
four and still be ahead of the game. I bought three Yamaha headsets 3-4 
years ago, and retired one of them whose cable broke. Yes, I could have 
paid $250 for a nice Sennheiser headset and could have bought a 
replacement cable for $50. But I can buy a Yamaha or Koss for $45. Duh!

Second, there is nothing to be gained from "rah-rah" and "my team is 
better than your team" brand loyalty, and I discount the comments of 
those whose brains are biased in that direction. i didn't discover the 
Yamaha headsets -- W6XU did -- but I've recommended them to many others.

73, Jim K9YC