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Have been flying for over 20 yrs. with my DC's and I'm not about to give
them up. Yes, I've done all the demos at Oshkosh and most other
fly-ins. When it comes to my hearing tests I'm still showing excellent
reception at 53. I got them at an excellent price, $125 from a salvage
dealer back in the late 70's. They were military helicopter sets so
they required a plug converter and long cords, available from DC. As
for those of you that still have DC's around, consider updating them at
a fraction of the cost of new pair. First, put on the new gel cels.
The vinyl headband can be covered with a snap-on cloth cover
after-market product. I replaced the mike with a dynamic unit and for
$2.00 purchased a black foam cover. Yes, the gel cels will shrivel your
ears with condensation, but cure that with a pair of Ear-Sox (cloth
covers in various patterns) that are elasticized to go over the gel
cels, also washable. I am in EAA Chapter 7 at Long Beach, CA and found
all this in the local Pilot Supply Shoppe. Will try to get
manufacturers and stock numbers for a future post.
As for Headsets, Inc., I have nothing but praise for them also. I
bought the conversion but ended up giving it to a fellow pilot (same mdl
DC's). He managed to do the conversion in a reasonable time and voila,
nada. A call to Headsets and little could they explain the problem or
solution. UPS to Texas and a test of the circuitry discovered that they
did not have the wiring correct for model in question (remember,
military - surplus). Headsets, Inc. did the rewire at no additional
charge and returned the unit ready to go. Don't you just love companies
that give service in this day and age.
When I get current again, I know just the steps to take to keep my ears
in good shape for the next twenty years.
Mike Sawicki
L-235, #007
LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html
Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair
Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com.
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