I too have trouble with ear buds, so, John, if our ears our shaped 
funny, you're not alone. ... I just can't wear them for extended periods of 
time either without my ears getting sore and staying sore for days.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: headset for thf-6


> My ears must be shaped funny or something, I've never found earbuds yet 
> that
> I could say were anywhere with in billions of miles of comfortable though
> with my ipod I put up with them and my Delphi Myfi sometimes. Is there a
> trick I don't know about? or are my ears made funny or something. A half
> hour with them and they get so sore and it lasts for days, that's when I
> have ones like my ipod ones, that actually stay.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 10:19 AM
> Subject: Re: headset for thf-6
>
>
>> Hi Gary;
>>
>> Where is this headset available from?
>>
>> Also, ear buds are very comfortable along with the SMC-34 speakermic.
>>
>> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:25 AM
>> Subject: [BLIND-HAMS] headset for thf-6
>>
>>
>>> My favorite headset for the f6 is the dm2-kenwood from workman
>>> electronics.
>>>
>>> This is a set consisting of a small speaker about the size of a quarter.
>>> This is fixed in a molded frame which hangs on the ear.  Down the cable
>>> about 12 to 18 inches is a lapel mic and a ptt button. There is also a
>>> clip to secure these to a jacket or shirt colar.
>>>
>>> What makes this set especially nice is that it can be worn for extended
>>> periods of time without discomfort, and does not block surrounding 
>>> sounds
>>> significantly.
>>> The last time i bought one the cost was $8.00
>>> Give it a try, I think you'll like it.
>>>
>>> Workman makes other sets for alinko, icom, and other radios.  They also
>>> make the dm1 which is just the ear speaker with a 1/8 inch plug.  I use
>>> this connected to my speakout all the time.  It doesn't produce the
>>> soreness caused by headphones.
>>>
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>>
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