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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
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ZS5J Rating: 2014-10-15
Quality headset Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I am in the UK at the moment on vacation, and decided to buy the RS60CF from Martin Lynch and sons in London - decision based purely after having read the glowing reports here on eBay.

Everything that has been written about this headset is accurate and true. This is a quality headset, well engineered and will last a long long time. I have owned about 3 or 4 Heil headsets in the past, and they do not come anywhere close in comparison - very plastic....you can feel the quality lacking. The Heil headsets need to be treated really carefully, one of mine broke (boom snapped off) within a week of owning it.

This is an expensive headset - but you pay for quality. Ultimately, the higher price paid for one of these units, will be a saving, as it will likely last a lifetime.

I connected it up to a friends Flex-3000 this afternoon, setup the various levels in the audio chain, and consistently got good reports, using the standard dynamic microphone element. RX audio is superb, with the isolation and comfortable with the gel pads covered by removable cloth covers as standard.

73
John, ZS5J
K6RIM Rating: 2014-10-13
Last Headset Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Have used Heil headsets for years, and was pretty satisfied with the Pro Set Plus. But I scratched the radio itch and purchased the Radiosport.

As others have noted, the Radiosport is fairly heavy (heavier than the Heil), but its design makes it surprisingly comfortable, even over a long period of contest operation.

Its quality is by far the best I've seen. And it's built like a battleship. This one isn't likely to break or ever need repair.

Sound quality is excellent on both RX and TX.

Although it's not advertised as a noise-cancelling headset, the Radiosport does a great job of blocking out all sounds except those coming from your radio.

This headset is pricey, but the quality is superb and likely is the last headset you'll ever need.

Highly recommended.



KK6OBB Rating: 2014-10-12
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
These Headphones are the best! They are good for ham radio and computers (plug in) I use them mostly for computers and this should also be sold as just headphone they are great! I can hear stuff i never heard on my other $500 headphones!

Very good and I strongly recommend them
K4NNL Rating: 2014-10-08
RS20S Excellent Headset Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have had the RS20S headset for over a year now and must admit that it is the best headset I have used with my station. My hearing has failed over the years due to work and my time in service.

The RS20S helps me pull out the weak DX stations and as many have stated in other reviews is a must for CW operations.

At first, I thought the weight would be a problem. After getting the headset adjusted, I have used them for several hours with no discomfort.

Most of what I have to say has been said prior. If you are looking for a great headset, well constructed look no further as the RS20S is top shelve in my book.
G8ITB Rating: 2014-10-04
Excellent! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Item Reviewed: Radiosport RS60CF Headset.

During the London Olympics, my club; Cray Valley RS; operated one of the special event stations; "2012L". This environment was challenging. A number of radio stations in close proximity to each other - all with enthusiastic operators - and visitors most of the time! Headsets were the norm; rather than mic and speaker. Adaptors were made for each make and model of transceiver in use. Operators often brought their own headsets.

One guest operator allowed me to use his Radiosport headset during the night shifts (with a personal cotton cover)! I was converted to this make after the first night - solid construction, comfortable to wear and use - and I received unsolicited complements on my audio - even in the 40 Metre "catfight" for the call-sign!

I now use an RS60CF model at home; with an Icom IC-7100 - and would recommend this headset over the Heil make (I have used Heil over many years - no more!) for comfort and reliability - as well as transmitted audio!

Only BIG problem: Radiosport do not supply "adaptors" for the different makes of transceiver - that is down to the user to deal with! Not a big problem; but it can be unexpected, if you wanted-plug-and-play instant use!

73

Richard G8ITB/AB9SL.
N2WB Rating: 2014-06-24
FIVE Stars PLUS ! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Received the RS60CF a few months ago. I was very impressed with the performance.

Great comfort, very quiet, very well made. Rec excellant audio reports. Loud and clear.


Audio reports were basically "sounds great".

Loud and very clear....


Great piece of equipment. Am lucky to have in the DX Shack !

73

Wild Bill N2WB

William
K6LPQ Rating: 2014-04-29
Excellent Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I ordered the headset late Friday afternoon and it was delivered in Monday mail. Very nice shipping response.

Donna was with me as I opened the package. I slipped them on her head right out of the box. Her first comment was she couldn't hear the ambient noise--score one for noise isolation. Her next comment was even though they look bulky they are comfortable.

Being more technical, I adjusted them to fit my head and plugged them into my radio. Excellent fit, ambient noise rejection, comfort and frequency performance.

My immediate favorite headset for Ham Radio use.
WC3N Rating: 2014-04-22
Model RS60CF Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
After many years of using inferior headsets I can finally say I have found one I like a lot. You put these babies on and welcome to the world of amateur radio again. I am using mine with a Yaesu FT 990 and Rigblaster Advantage. I have no issues or complaints with the cable, which I think is excellent, and far exceeds the quality of anything I have used in the past. This headset is heavier than what I have used before but once it's adjusted the weight is a non-issue for me. Using the radio filters seem to work better than with my previous headsets. Best of all I can clean out the drawer with old headsets once and for all.
K0IR Rating: 2014-04-03
The best I've ever owned. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
There is probably no tougher duty for a headset than a DXpedition. We used the Radiosport RS60CF headsets on the Amsterdam Island DXpedition (FT5ZM), and they passed with flying colors.
Typically I bring home a headset from a DXpedition and it goes into the drawer filled with other broken headsets with the earpieces falling off and little wires hanging out that I can’t stuff back into the holes. Not so with the Radiosport RS60CF’s. These are strong, durable, robust headsets. Not only are these the best built headsets I’ve ever owned, they are comfortable and very effective in blocking out ambient noise.
Shifts can be long on DXpeditions. Wearing these headsets 12 hours a day, sometimes more, for two weeks was easy. My ears didn’t hurt where the bows of my glasses run behind them, I had no grove in the top of my head, and my ears never felt squashed and painful.
It’s also noisy on DXpeditions. The SSB operator next to you may be yelling into the mic, amps are humming nearby, the generators are roaring outside, the wind may be rattling the tent, and those not operating are frequently conversing behind you. I’ve tried noise cancelling headsets in the past, but they are now residents in my drawer of broken headsets. The Radiosport RS60CF headsets are so effective in blocking ambient noise that I’ll never think about bring noise cancelling headsets again.
The RS60CF’s do it all: Rugged, quality construction; great listening audio; comfort; isolation from ambient noise; and we got great audio reports. These are keepers!
N1UW Rating: 2014-03-14
Excellent Product Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have owned my RS20S for a year now and thoroughly enjoy them. Some may say they are heavy but they seem to float on my head and around my ears. The ear pillows are soft as a feather but still seal out the background noise.

I have several radios so I like the ability to switch the cable right at the headphone without having bulky adapters lying on my desk or a chain of converters hanging off the front of the radio.

I also find the PTT switch on the headphone shell handy from time to time if I am standing and not in position to step on the foot switch or reach for the PTT switch on the front panel of the radio.

Service from Dave is great, too. When I changed radio brands and needed a electret mic element, Dave made several recommendations and helped me choose a mic element that I am very happy with. I also asked for some documentation and a wiring diagram for the cable I was using. Dave sent it out right away along with a detailed personal note on how to accomplish my task.

I find the earphone sensitivity just fine. The audio output on my K3 does appear to be lower than I would like (not enough audio to adequately drive my West Mountain RigBlaster Advantage)but I have no problem with driving the RS20S to more loudness than I need. No problem there.

I also once experienced the "telegraphing" noise reported by one user. This was due to the fact that I did not have the DIN plug fully snapped into position on the headphone jack. Once I snapped the plug completely into position, the rustling noise went away and never returned. 100% operator error.

The criticism that the cord is stiff is valid but I have learned to coil the excess cord on the desk top in a way that it doesn't flop around or interfere with the comfort of my movements.

I have used the other brands at length and I can honestly say that the Radiosport headsets have no equal.