wow I want one myself if it has good range :)  which is the biggest problem. mod tbluetooth devices are such limited range I prefer an extension cord since i can’t leave the room anyway. if this one is bidirectional and has good audio Mi might consider it of rmy shack :)
On Mar 28, 2014, at 4:00 PM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Evidently the Jabra system has a mute button so that wouldn't be 
> a problem using VOX.  The audio I've heard from them sounds 
> really crisp.  I think they use spread spectrum like cordless 
> phones and  cost around $130 or so.  73, Jim WA6EKS
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Thurman <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:08:44 -0400
> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
> 
> You can always use a foot switch.  I would recommend this in any 
> case =
> over VOX because it is too easy to inadvertently trip the VOX.  
> The =
> wireless stuff all uses 2.4 ghz these days if it is intended for 
> use =
> with a cell phone, or some of the older stuff uses 900 which is 
> not =
> cellular, and in fact is in our ham bad there.
> On Mar 28, 2014, at 2:11 PM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> 
> wrote:
> 
> Just wondering if anyone on the list has experience with the =20
> Jabra 9350e headset mic? It is a cordless system that works 
> in=20
> the same portion of the spectrum as cell phones I guess.  
> Some=20
> local hams are using them and the audio is great.  You do have 
> to=20
> use it in VOX mode so that would rule out using it with a=20
> TMP-71A, but it would great with most HF rigs including the 
> TS480=20
> mentioned below.  So I'm interested in hearing reports about 
> this=20
> headset Mic.  73, Jim WA6EKS
> =20
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard Kaufman <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 06:14:04 -0500
> Subject: Re: best radio for the blind under $800?
> =20
> Their is an optional rj12 cable that goes from the control 
> head=20
> of the 480
> to the body of the radio.  With mike and paddle extention 
> cables,=20
> operation
> from the coffee table, easy chair, or couch is equally 
> pheasible.  =20
> If you do
> a lot of listening, this can be especially fun.
> An external speaker is also a nice addition to the station.
> The internal tuner will tune an antenna with a 6/1 SWR.  
> Almost=20
> everything
> talks, except for the internal power and SWR meter.
> =20
> =20
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