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Review Summary For : RADIOSPORT HEADSETS
Reviews: 145MSRP: 189. USD
Description:
Commercial quality Listen-Only Headset with dual layer Gel Ear Cushions, Cotton Ear Covers and soft Pillow-Top Headpad. Includes Belden MIL-Spec headset-to-radio cable (Kevlar reinforced leads with Teflon insulation) with 3.5mm Plug and Pro-Audio 3.5mm to 1/4" Adapter. radiosport standard 5 year warranty. Boom-Mic headsets are also available.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.arlancommunications.com/index.asp
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K4IIE Rating: 2016-02-20
5 years of use Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Reviewed the RD60's back in Nov. 2011 under old N4MWR call.Use them daily and still work and look like new.Saw David at Orlando and told him the new headband cover was much nicer than my original one.He took my call and said he would send one.Arrived today with no charge.That's customer service!!!It looks and feels better.These phones will outlive me.They work better than others I've tried and highly recommend them,K4IIE
W6LAX Rating: 2016-02-09
Great improvement in my station Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I was really impressed when I first saw the Radiosport RS60CF headset at the Visalia DX Convention a few years ago. I was tempted but I didn’t jump right in and buy a set because, well, they are quite pricey. But after 20 years of reliable service, my old Heil Pros finally bit the dust last week, thus freeing me to call Dave at Arlan Communications with my order.

My first impression was that they are extremely well made but pretty heavy, thus I was concerned that they would not be comfortable. But following the instruction sheet, I adjusted them properly and put them on the right part of my head and have found that they are very comfortable, even after several hours of wearing them.

Operating is a different experience than with my old headset. Not only does background noise all but disappear, but I actually do hear stations on the radio better. Others have made that comment in eHam reviews, but I didn’t appreciate what they meant until I experienced it myself.

Although I am primarily a CW operator, I jumped onto SSB to test the mic (M207) and asked a PY2 station how my audio sounded. He said, “Do me a favor and don’t adjust anything. It sounds so good, please leave it just as it is.” I took that as an endorsement and enjoyed working a few more SSB stations, each of whom I could understand more clearly than from my old phones.

These aren’t cheap, but among the headsets I’ve used they are by far the best.
N1EU Rating: 2016-01-29
Great communications quality headset Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Build quality including the detachable cable is excellent. Passive acoustic isolation is excellent but perhaps one or two dB less than my Pilot-USA headset. The headphones and M207 microphone are clearly designed for communications quality with an emphasis in the midrange. These headphones are NOT intended for ESSB / high fidelity use.
N7SMI Rating: 2015-12-18
DXpeditioner's choice Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I first tried a RadioSport headset on the TX7G DXpedition. I really like my Heil's, but after trying a team member's RS60CF I never looked back. We used RadioSport headsets for the VK9WA DXpedition and they worked amazingly well in difficult and noisy (surf, birds, wind, much QRN, etc.) conditions.

As a DXpedition organizer it's nice to have the confidence that your headsets are not going to cause any difficulty in pulling out quiet stations. We appreciate Arlen Communications help in providing headsets for the VK9WA team. RadioSport's are certainly this DXpeditioner's choice of headset.
WK4U Rating: 2015-12-05
Headphone solution finally solved! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I get to leave the 100th positive review!

Normally, I only leave reviews that deserve a zero -or- a full five stars. This review is no exception.

I have worn my RS60 headset for hours at a time with no fatigue. That includes wearing eye glasses. Can't say the same for any other headsets I've owned. Recently I was operating mobile with two other hams. We had two simultaneous CW stations on-the-air while driving around Georgia for the GQP. The third ham was the driver. When wearing the RS60 headset, you hear absolutely nothing but what comes out of your radio. No road noise. No horns from other vehicles. No engine or wind noise. Even the driver yelling to ask me a question. They always had to tap on my shoulder and I had to lift one headphone to hear them. No kidding. I also find my receiver volume doesn't have to be as high as it does with other headsets. These headphones are very efficient. The audio coming into my ears sounds like it's almost directly on my ear drum. So close and so clear that my signal/noise ratio is always strong. I've owned numerous headphones (even Bose noise canceling). Honestly none compare to the comfortable working quality of this set.

The cable connecting to this headset uses a mini XLR type connector. You can take it off easily. I own two. One for my Flex radio, another for my Kenwood gear. The modularity works very well, and is easy to change as needed.

The other day, I called Dave about an issue I was experiencing. My head pad would slowly work its way loose over time. Occasionally I would have to re-velcro it back on tight. Dave told me he came up with a better solution, confirmed my mailing address from his records, and quickly shipped me a replacement head pad at no charge. I put the new head pad on, and after using it for a number of hours, determined the fix was 100% good. Would you be hesitant to buy a product from a company that treats its existing customers like this!?

Finally my headphone solution is solved. If you buy a pair, I promise yours will be too.

Tim
N3CAL Rating: 2015-11-24
RS60CF-DDE Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Simply the best stereo/dual-watch/dual-receive boom-mic headset I've ever owned! Superior form, fit and finish! They are very comfortable and easy to adjust. The headset to radio cables are well made and I love the ability to switch out cables depending on what radio you have. I currently have mine in use with my Flex-6500. Both the M207 and M350-ADJ mic cartridge's make the Flex sound great for both DX and Ragchew settings. Dave at Arlan Communications was a pleasure to work with. He answered all my questions and ensured I got the right fit for my rig. Shipping was fast as well.
G0UOO Rating: 2015-11-22
Excellent Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Well made, good sound and very comfortable. They cut out nearly all external sounds, so bear that in mind if you need to hear a little of what's going on around you.
WA9BZW Rating: 2015-10-16
Super headset, super service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Picked up the Radiosport RS90CF-DDE last month after giving it a comparison test with others at the W9DXCC conference and am very pleased with it's performance. Get excellent results as reports have indicated. Hear stations I couldn't before. Got the cables to hook up my 990 too and couldn't be more pleased with performance and service of the headset. Only quality materials in the product.
KH6DC Rating: 2015-10-13
Awesome Headset and Customer Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have a RS60CF I first bought in 2013. After 2 years of using it heavily and flipping the boom up and down it came loose at the ear muff side to where when I flipped it down, it would swivel away from my mouth. I inquired with Dave on purchasing another and he responded that it has a 5 year warranty, he'll fix it for free. I sent it in and in 5 days got it back like brand new. I will purchase another for my office to operate home rig remotely. I added new ear cloths, mic sock and pillow top head pad. I couldn't find a great pair to replace it so went and inquired and was happy I did. This is an excellent headset and customer service Dave Bottom stands behind his product. Awesome Radiosport, Arlan Communications and Dave Bottom. You will definitely love your new headset and customer service behind it....it's worth every penny!
WN5S Rating: 2015-09-11
Great Headset and Customer Service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased the RS60CF to pair with my Ten Tec Eagle. The experience taught me one thing: Dave at Arlan Communications understands value.

The Headset and Mic are robust, constructed with attention to detail. You can tell the moment you pick them up and put them on. I knew they were a winner as soon as I heard the receive. My high-fidelity Sennheiser headphones are no better.

The many mic options and radio specific connectors require some care in selection. I bought mine through a 3rd party dealer who had to backorder the cable to the radio and sent the headset with a mic different than the paperwork stated. Out of the box I could hear but not transmit.

But an email and a call to Dave resulted in detailed instructions and specific directions. He interrupted a trip with his wife for my call and made an exhaustive written response within a few hours. His directions were clear. Most important, when I followed his directions, the mic worked perfectly. I'm getting great audio reports.

If you're looking for a dependable headset and mic combination with excellent performance, comfortable to wear and at a fair price for the item, the company behind it and the service you receive, your search should include RadioSport Headsets from Dave at Arlan Communications.