Ear defenders to headset

[alan_k]

My old headset was made from some old ear defenders which to be frank were very poor performance. I fly with ear plugs as well and turn the radio up to maximum. (I've increased the radio audio output as well but that's another story).

To protect my hearing I have bought the best ear defenders I can find, the Peltor Optime III, as used by Microavionics for their headsets.

Thanks go to Phil_P for some advice prior to starting dismantling the ear defenders, but the clip together design is such that it is easy to dismantle and reassemble, I can recommend them if you are thinking of making your own headset.

I have used a microphone boom that I have had for so long I cannot remember how much it cost, probably a tenner from an amateur radio rally. I had to reduce its length and I used a modified plastic cable gland to hold the electret microphone (glued in). The 'speakers' are the earpieces from a cheap set of headphones.

I have not flown with the headset yet but will let you know how it is when I do. It is more comfortable than the old one as well as a bonus.

Cheers, Alan

[alan_k]

I had a 46 minute flight this afternoon with the new headset on and it's good. No more ear plugs, yeahhh

My hearing doesn't fell assaulted like it did before, and the radio is louder

One small problem, I should have sealed all the holes that the wires pass through but that's easilly remedied.

Whay heh

Alan

[surrey-dad]

I had a 46 minute flight this afternoon with the new headset on and it's good. No more ear plugs, yeahhh

My hearing doesn't fell assaulted like it did before, and the radio is louder ...

Nice job Alan

And have you fur lined them to keep your ears cozy

Andy