OK Sir rtrafford and all Anybody remember the ole VHF radio / telephone hand sets? Looked like an old phone receiver. Sometimes in my lower wheel house at speed, the exhaust noise is a bit loud. I think I could use one on my Icom or Simrad radios. Yes, some Frankinsting needed, I can do it. I remember my ole Pierce Simpson 6 channel crystal vhf set with the telephone hand set. Flying in the wind and weather on an ole 20' Thompson open. All could hear me and I could hear all well. My ears were better then also.
I don' think mine survived. But there are certainly headsets out there that might be freaknected to the system?
https://www.planetheadset.com/icom-radio-accessories.php?type=headset Just as an example...I know one of mine is a remote mic plug with a speaker in the handheld mic. Seems like that plug would provide everything a headset would want. I'm just not certain I want to be forced to listen to the person on the other end of that connection... But your issue is exactly why I went for the versions with the speaker in the mic. I'm sure that I look a little odd to anyone watching me put the mic to my ear...
https://www.officedepot.com/a/produ...es&gclid=CO_25rvjzesCFYnhswodoCABzA&gclsrc=ds If you feel nostalgic
Not a nerd head set. I have to use them already when I drive. Just found this. The original Icom and P/S hand sets had a holder/hanger; when not in use a switch in them would enable the radio or remote speaker. Old mil rig some may remember.
Mine do the same. Dam mics and my ear & face don't work together. When I hold it up tight to my ear, a button gets pressed.
...but the HS-98 was the phone with cradle... https://www.twowayaccessories.com/radio-accessories/remote-speaker-mics/med-telephone-handset/
Sorry, meant to post this version: https://sync.cobham.com/satcom/prod...o/sailor-6222-vhf-dsc-class-a/c-24/c-96/p-431
Does your "where to buy" tab on that screen work? Yes, I like that also. Seems the EU areas still like hand sets. Shame none left here in the states.
Another possible improvement would be mounting a quality remote speaker in the overhead/headlining right above your better ear when standing at the helm. Just about all VHF's have speaker outputs. I've done this on a few yachts, and the improvement in speaker quality alone makes a big difference.
Two additional issues beyond that, The mic would be close and with a muff, only get my voice. And the number one reason I want one;; It looks cool...
Capt Ralph Wish I had know you wanted one. Took one off our 1988 Viking last year. I can’t remember if I pitched it because I didn’t think anyone would want or if the pack rat in me sent it home. I am at the boat and not sure when I am going home but I will check and let you know then. If I have it you are welcome to it. Bill