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don bishop <[log in to unmask]>
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don bishop <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:32:19 -0700
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Hi Robert,

Didn't notice that,  but that's what I get for not paying attention. 
<smile>

For anyone who cares, my reply to Robert is pasted below.

Don


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "don bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Robert Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: Compatible Headsets


> Robert,
>
> I'd be interested if someone  could wire a cable to a 2.5 MM
> connector and play with different wiring combinations to the
> headphones to see what would work if anything.
>
> Also if you could find someone with a service manual for the 
> thf-6a
> as opposed to the regular users manual, this might be helpful or 
> at
> least speed up things.
>
> Also, on a speaker mic, does anyone know if that has a jack on it
> for plugging in a pair of standard headphones.  If so, that also
> might be a workable option. A bit clunky for these purposes, but
> anything is probably better than nothing.
>
> Don
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Robert Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: "don bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 7:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Compatible Headsets
>
>
>> Don, Gary, Lou,
>>    Easy stuff first.  LOL  The connector is 3 contact, as is the
>> plug on the headphones I tried.  The wiring diagram in the manual
>> does not seem to be anything unusual.  The radio is set to
>> speaker/mic im the menu.  Other two settings are for PC and TNC.
>> The manual indicates that the radio can handle headsets,
>> headphones, or speaker/mics.
>>
>>    Gary, this is a TH-F6A.  What I want is a headset (with boom
>> and ptt) that is hearing aid compatible.  I am finding it
>> difficult to run down the specs and have been searching.  I'm
>> guessing that headsets made for my radio would have a single
>> connector with 2 plugs but dont think it matters if a headset has
>> separate plugs, as long as its hearing aid compatible.  The
>> speaker side is 2.5mm and mic side is 3.5mm, probably standard.
>> Tried a headphone made for portable audio which has the 3.5mm but
>> I used an adapter, both are stereo.  Should work.  I dont want to
>> order headsets and find they are not hearing aid compatible.
>>
>> *---*  *---*  *---*  *---*  *---*
>> If you lend someone 20 dollars and never see that person again, 
>> it
>> was probably worth it.
>> Robert & Dreamer Doll  ke7nwn
>> Newport, Oregon
>> N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup
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