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I did not attempt to
get Thiel to test (and model) these headsets during our delivery trip,
but even on his 32-foot boat they might have been useful when picking
up a mooring, docking, or even during a fuel filter drill. While they
may tend to make a boater look unfashionably similar to a Soviet tank
driver, they are an effective way to communicate without yelling. Working
over two short-range (about 300 feet) AM frequencies, the self-contained
headsets are fully duplex and, like a telephone, allow for simple, simultaneous,
two-way conversation. The radio itself is in the left earphone, with a
single on/off, hi/low volume switch. The right “earphone” contains
only a 9-volt battery and can be worn on or off the ear. The pair I tested
worked fine, though nearby ignition systems or computers will cause static.
The headsets are not waterproof but are a bargain at $60 a pair with a
padded case.
Cruising Solutions
Phone: (800) 460-7456. www.cruisingsolutions.com.
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