I forget, I'll have to talk to my friend who told me about it. I think there's a video with a good explaination on utube. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 6:07 PM Subject: Re: talk safe > Source?=20 > > > ### > BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=20 > [log in to unmask] > 208-639-8386 > ### > > > -----Original Message----- > From: For blind ham radio operators > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Miller > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 3:48 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: talk safe > > I saw plans to make your own for much cheaper a couple weeks ago. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 5:31 PM > Subject: Re: talk safe > > >> it'll come down before too long. >> Blue tooth headsets are still a bit of a novelty so their price is > staying >> high for now. >> give it another year and that same headset will sell for $50. >> Excellent idea though, i really like it. >> I wonder if you can route the receive audio into the headset as > well... >> 73 >> Colin, V A6BKX >> ----- Original Message -----=20 >> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]> >> To: <[log in to unmask]> >> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 2:06 PM >> Subject: Re: talk safe >> >> >>> >>> Ouch that price is high!=3D20 >>> >>> >>> ### >>> BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=3D20 >>> [log in to unmask] >>> 208-639-8386 >>> ### >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: For blind ham radio operators >>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of gary >>> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 11:34 AM >>> To: [log in to unmask] >>> Subject: talk safe >>> >>> Hi all, Thought you all might like more info on the Talk safe > product, >>> that Handiham ran last week. Sounds interesting. >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> Thank you for your email and your interest in TalkSafe. >>> >>> TalkSafe is the Bluetooth interface between your rig and a standard >>> off-the-shelf Bluetooth headset (like you would use for your mobile >>> phone).=3D20 >>> Once the unit is connect to your rig (using a rig-specific mic > cable), >>> all you would need to do is 'pair' the headset to make the connection >>> (there are audible tones that would help you to recognise when > pairing >>> has taken place). Finally, the call pick up/call drop button on the >>> headset becomes your PTT and as it is a latched system, you would > press >>> and release the button once to transmit and press and release once > again >>> for receive. >>> >>> TalkSafe was originally designed purely for mobile use and as such, > is >>> supplied with a cigar lighter plug to obtain power from the > vehicle.=3D20 >>> However, this plug could be cut off and wired direct into a battery. > I'm >>> assuming that you want this for base station use (which a large > number >>> of your compatriots are already doing also), so here you have 2/3 >>> options for obtaining power. The first option is to cut the plug off > and >>> connect the red and black wires to the relevant terminals on your > PSU. >>> The second option is to buy an adaptor socket that the cigar plug on >>> TalkSafe can slot into and the other end then connects to the PSU. >>> Finally, some PSU's already have a cigar socket on them, in which > case, >>> problem solved! >>> >>> At present I am in negotiation with a potential dealer for the US, so > in >>> the meantime I'm supplying direct to people on your side of the pond. >>> The price (depending on the exchange rate) works out to approximately > US >>> $ 228. This will get you a TalkSafe, one rig-specific mic cable > (which >>> would need to be specified at time of ordering) plus shipping. >>> >>> If I can be of any further help, please let me know. >>> >>> Best 73's >>> >>> Gail >>> >>> Gail Osborne 2E0XRF >>> Sales & Marketing Director >>> RPF Communications >>> >>> The Barns, Bassetts Farm, Bassetts Lane, Little Baddow, Essex, CM3 > 4BY, >>> UK >>> >>> Tel: +44 (0)1245 225513/4 >>> Fax: +44 (0)1245 225515 >>> Email: [log in to unmask] >>> Web: www.rpf-comms.com >>> >>> SKYPE: RPF Communications >>> Blog: http://rpf-communications.blogspot.com >>> >>> RPF Communications is a subsidiary of RPF Technical Services Ltd. >>> Registered address 47 Church Street, Great Baddow, Essex, CM2 7JA. >>> Registered in England, registration number 4751754. Member of the > FSB. >>> VAT Registration No. 810 2596 54. >>> >>> This email and any files sent with it are intended only for the named >>> recipient and may be confidential. If you are not the named recipient >>> please email the sender immediately then delete this message. You > should >>> not disclose the content, distribute or retain any copies of this >>> message. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: gary [mailto:[log in to unmask]] >>> Sent: 01 February 2008 04:56 >>> To: [log in to unmask] >>> Subject: talk safe >>> >>> >>> Hi Gail, Thanks for an interesting product. Is this product >>> available in the US? How does it recognize that you are using > something >>> that is called Bluetooth? I am a blind Ham and think it would work >>> great for hands free operations. 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