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11-22-2008, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dallas Texas
Posts: 13
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Peltor Hear Plug
Has anyone tried the Peltor Hear Plug. I see it on ebay all the time for $59.00.
Looks like all you would have to do is change the connectors to match your aircraft. Cheaper than making one yourself.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...8820&viewitem=
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11-28-2008, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Decatur, GA
Posts: 9
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Not what we want!
There is only one ear bud connection (the other ear just gets plugged), the PTT switch is housed in a huge box, and the connection at the "radio end" is specific to a Motorola radio (read "useless to us").
HTH,
Jeff
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11-28-2008, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Decatur, GA
Posts: 9
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My previous message was describing the Peltor Hear Plug. Sorry if there was any confusion.
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11-28-2008, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: MN
Posts: 2,269
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plantronics 480s
Newegg.com had these new for $12.99 with free shipping yesterday. I'll pick up a set and see how they work.
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Amateur Plane - RV-9A N789PH - 2350+ Hrs
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11-29-2008, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Decatur, GA
Posts: 9
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The Plantronics look kewl, but the mic boom seems awfully short. Many of the phone solutions put the mic at your cheek, and thus pick up a lot of ambient noise. Regardless, for that price, it would be fun to play with.
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11-29-2008, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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Are you looking at the 450...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Boatright
The Plantronics look kewl, but the mic boom seems awfully short. Many of the phone solutions put the mic at your cheek, and thus pick up a lot of ambient noise. Regardless, for that price, it would be fun to play with.
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....model that was pictured earlier, and not the 480 model?
The 480 appears to have a much longer mic boom.
http://plantronics.custhelp.com/cgi-...059665&p_olh=0
The 480 noise reduction specs (with the full ear plugs) seem about equal to the low end passive aviation headsets. I would be interested to hear the practical test results...
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EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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11-29-2008, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Posts: 483
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A blast from the past
Jeff,
Check your private messages.
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Stone Mountain, GA
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YIO-360 180 hp Lycoming
Hartzell Blended Airfoil Prop
Engine Hung
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11-30-2008, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Decatur, GA
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by az_gila
....model that was pictured earlier, and not the 480 model?
The 480 appears to have a much longer mic boom.
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The 480 noise reduction specs (with the full ear plugs) seem about equal to the low end passive aviation headsets. I would be interested to hear the practical test results...
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We'll know soon - I just bought one. Where did you see the noise reduction specs? Do you recall what dB reduction?
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11-30-2008, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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I thought I saw...
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Originally Posted by Jeff Boatright
We'll know soon - I just bought one. Where did you see the noise reduction specs? Do you recall what dB reduction?
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... a figure of 29 db - but when I went looking again for the link, I couldn't find it....
I might have been mixing it up with the Peltor one, which is specified at 29 dB with the foam ear plugs.
The Plantronics one should be similar.... I think...
The low cost LightSpeed QFR passive headsets are rated at 26 dB as a comparison.
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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03-25-2009, 04:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 2
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Question on Mic Circuit
Hi,
I know this thread has been around for awhile. Has anyone determined whether the mic sold by Aircraft Spruce needs a chip or any additional circuitry to function correctly? I would like to build the lightweight headset and this is still a little fuzzy to me. Thanks.
Ken
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