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| Reviews Summary for Heil "The Traveler Boomset" |
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Reviews: 37
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Average rating: 3.4/5
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MSRP: $89.00
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Description: Heil's headset for the 706
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More info: http://www.heilsound.com
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KI6QNZ
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Rating: 4/5
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Sep 18, 2008 00:27
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Great, but heavy
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Works great. Never a complaint about the sound.
Issues:
1. The clip on the ptt controller does not hold to the seatbelt very well.
2. When using on my HF, I need an extension cable. It is not made.
3. It would be great if I could wear it on my right ear. This way a cop does not have to guess as to whether or not I have a both ears covered.
4. The headband is not adjustable enough for my big head. It is not something I can wear for hours.
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N1GXC
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 17, 2008 16:38
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Good Lightweight Headset
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought the Dual-Traveler (two earpieces) at Dayton in 2006 for use with my IC-706MKIIG & IC-7000. For a light headset used in portable operation they are just fine. I have never received a bad signal report from the stock boom mike. I use them almost all the time at home and in the field. For the money they are a good buy. I would purchase them again.
73, Dan WZ1P
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PA3DUV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 12, 2008 10:17
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Great mobile headset
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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One Heil Traveller (twin earpiece model) is used in my car along with the IC7000 and the Hi-Q 5-80 centerloaded vertical. It has been in service for 2 years now, with good results.
The second one travels with my laptop. It is used as a computer boomset. I have to turn up the audio from my M1330 laptop quite a bit to get a suitable audio level.
For my Nokia cellphone I made an adaptor which interfaces the phone to the Heil Traveller. Great for handsfree operation. Contrary to the cellphone mike, the Heil Traveler boomset picks up very little background noise.
Mechanical quality is outstanding, after 2 years of abuse I've not been able to break it.
Great piece of kit! Recommended!
Cheers, Dick
PA3DUV
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KL7YK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2008 11:46
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Bought two!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Been using the Traveler headset for 2 years without a problem. Have one I use mobile (single ear model) and another at home (double ear model).
Outstanding product for the money! Yes, it will slip until adjusted. That being said it is a light duty headset, the cheap knockoffs off Ebay are far worse. If you want a heavy duty headset buy the Pro 5. For general use the Traveler fits my needs perfectly.
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N8OIL
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Rating: 2/5
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Jan 11, 2008 11:19
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Falls off your head!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I would not buy another one. This headset (double model) does not stay in place on my head and no effective adjustments are possible.
Inquired about this problem with Chip M., Heil's VP. He didn't know much about the product so asked Bob Heil. Heil said the headband can be "bent" to adjust. Tried that but this did not solve the problem.
I'll be looking at another manufacturer for the new headset I plan to buy shortly.
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W4FID
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 4, 2008 04:39
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like mine
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I got one of the original single earpiece sets when they first came out -- about 8 years ago -- for my 706 Mk2. Like if very much. I use it for longer trips; not for just around town hamming. So it's been in 3 SUVs, a car, the box on the shelf, for over 8 years. It goes with me whenever I travel and kicks around the front seat and or floor, dashboard, hangs on the cigar lighter knob .... no special treatment ........ and it's as good as it was when it was new. With the 180* swing for the boom you can wear it on either ear which is a great feature. The earpiece and headband tension are comfortable. The audio is great. I did take the time to make the adjustments -- but it was easy and quick and haven't changed in years. When mobile I wear it on my right ear to leave my left ear/side unencumered for hearing and seeing better and I do clip the PTT switch to my shirt to keep it handy and the cable out of the way of my hands/arms for safer driving. When on field day or from my parked RV I can switch ears if the earpad does get tired. Haven't even replaced the ear pad or mic foam screen.
I have a new mobile rig now ............ a traveler for it is coming soon. No question about that.
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WD6GLA
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Rating: 3/5
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Jan 3, 2008 22:08
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overpriced
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Hard to decide whether to give it a 2 or a 3 , so I give it the benefit of the doubt .
I used it a couple of times and threw it in the drawer . I couldnt get used to it . I discovered I just dont like a single headphone piece and it doesnt seem to stay put where I want it . Light duty . I realize the whole point was to build a headset to use while driving a vehicle , and the advantage of being able to hear whats going on around you as you drive . But the design of the headband is awful . Not secure at all .
Way overpriced for what you get .
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K5NOW
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Rating: 1/5
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Oct 19, 2007 16:19
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Poor design for the task
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I put on the new Traveler Boomset Dual with the adapter for my ICOM. The control box was not clipped to anything and the cable yanked the headset right off of my head! I clipped the box on to my shirt and that helped, but the spring tension on the headset is so wimpy that the headset slipped easily if I turned my head quickly or even leaned over to pick something up off the floor. If I were wearing a stocking cap the headphones would *not* stay in place. These headphones are just not up to the task.
I sent a note to Heil about the wimpy headband and Bob himself answered. He totally ignored my concern and said, "Thank you for your note. The cables ARE strong as this is a headset designed to be used in the field and mobile....the clip is there to keep the PTT control handy. Enjoy one of the best amateur radio products in years. . . the TRAVELER !" My metaphor is: fasten a log chain to a sponge!
I sent them back to the dealer. Next time I won't buy a product like this until I can look at it in person. Chalk this one up to experience! Heil may have a good reputation, but I find the product poorly designed and inadequate to the task.
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N2RRA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 17, 2007 21:05
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Awesome!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I copied, and pasted this review that I wrote on the Icom 7000 radio section with a couple extra details added. This is basically what the Traveler mic. did for me for my IC-7000.
We all know that there's been some problem with low modualation and narrow sound on FM. Well I decide to try various microphone's to see which match's best, and doesn't compromise audio on HF. Here is the list:
a. Heil Handie Mic. HM-5
b. Heil Gold Line
c. HM 151 w/ AB5N mic. modification.
d. IC-706 stock mic.
e. Heil Traveler Head set w/ Electric Element for Icom
f. IC SM-8 Desk Mic.
The three best in order coming out on top were the:
IC SM-8, Heil Traveler Head set, and HM151 w/ AB5N mic. mod.
I chose the Heil head set all the way for mobile use. Now! There are absolutely no request's on FM simplex, or repeaters to turn the audio up, or description's of odd 2Khz of deviation sound. With the head set I can keep my hands free, and even operate VOX with no back ground noise, and even drive with window's down half way at 65Mph with my current setting's. With other mic's I couldn't do this. On a watt meter I even saw superior drive power over every other mic.
Audio is described as full like 3Khz + deviation like any other station on. Awesome! On H.F. I have found that my narrow band setting L-300, and H-2500, "no" Compression, and mic. gain at 65+ sounds the best with reports coming back as "sounds great", "arm chair copy" "loud and clear" etc....... This was not the case with any other of the microphone's for the mobile. The SM-8 was the exception which is for the base.
Even on 2m SSB I have tried working stations from a distance even cross polorized beside's horizontal, and swaped out mic's, and TBW setting's to test. Always coming back the best was the Heil traveler on my narrow band setting.
The OK audio was the only thing I didn't like about the 7000 but I was willing to live with it, becasue it's just and awesome rig. Don't have too live with it any longer. This is the mic. and I don't see any other taking it's place for a long time.
Love this mic.!
73!
Eric
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KI6ADA
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 23, 2007 19:28
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great audio
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Well I got my headphone set today. The assembly and product is very noteworthy.
The audio sounds great. I already received good audio reports in return. I would recommend Heil products to all HF users.
The only complaint I have is the channel up and down buttons get in the way of my big fingers.
When I get my next radio, I will make sure it has built in VOX.
Good job to Heil and their R&D department.
73,
Steve
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