2024-01-29, 12:03:08
(This post was last modified: 2024-01-29, 15:15:55 by VE3WI Dave.)
Heil makes quality headsets. Radioworld lists several. The ones I suggest we consider have the large earpieces for comfort.
ProSet iC: $200
ProSet Elite iC: $253
Pro7 iC: $349
They are pricy. I've seen ads for others e.g. Inrad, Paradan, Radiosport, but I don't know any details about them. Occasionally I see headsets (mainly Heil) advertised on KWARC.
The "iC" on the Heil name means the mic has an electret element designed for ICOMs. They need DC phantom power which ICOM radios supply (8V I think).
If we wanted to use a dynamic mic, a blocking capacitor is needed to prevent the phantom power from damaging the dynamic element. Dynamic mics have lower output so more mic gain is needed. Some hams say they use a preamp.
Heil sells both mic elements for the Pro7 & you can change them yourself. I think you have to send them the headset if you want the element changed on the ProSet or Elite.
Any of those headsets will need an adapter. For the IC-7300, Radioworld sells the Heil AD-1-iC adapter for $34. The version with the blocking cap is also $34. They include a 3.5mm mic jack and a 1/4" phone jack for a PTT pickle or footswitch. The headphone plug on the headset goes directly to the radio. Someone with a well-stocked parts bin could build one, but for $34 I would vote for buying one.
Headphones for the logger would also be nice, also a speaker so guests can hear the activity. That would need a splitter of some kind and a powered speaker.
73
Dave, VE3WI
ProSet iC: $200
ProSet Elite iC: $253
Pro7 iC: $349
They are pricy. I've seen ads for others e.g. Inrad, Paradan, Radiosport, but I don't know any details about them. Occasionally I see headsets (mainly Heil) advertised on KWARC.
The "iC" on the Heil name means the mic has an electret element designed for ICOMs. They need DC phantom power which ICOM radios supply (8V I think).
If we wanted to use a dynamic mic, a blocking capacitor is needed to prevent the phantom power from damaging the dynamic element. Dynamic mics have lower output so more mic gain is needed. Some hams say they use a preamp.
Heil sells both mic elements for the Pro7 & you can change them yourself. I think you have to send them the headset if you want the element changed on the ProSet or Elite.
Any of those headsets will need an adapter. For the IC-7300, Radioworld sells the Heil AD-1-iC adapter for $34. The version with the blocking cap is also $34. They include a 3.5mm mic jack and a 1/4" phone jack for a PTT pickle or footswitch. The headphone plug on the headset goes directly to the radio. Someone with a well-stocked parts bin could build one, but for $34 I would vote for buying one.
Headphones for the logger would also be nice, also a speaker so guests can hear the activity. That would need a splitter of some kind and a powered speaker.
73
Dave, VE3WI