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From: R Thompson (no email)
Date: Wed Jul 19 2006 - 18:20:26 EDT
Sometimes penny wise is pound foolish but I agree with you on the cost.
Cost is the reason I tried the Cruising Solutions headsets first and if they
will work for you, that is certainly a MUCH less expensive solution. It took
me a while to decide that I needed to upgrade. One of the immediate effects
of the new units is that we use them more than we did the Cruising Solutions
units. This greatly enhances communications and, consequently, harmony and
safety aboard.
Regarding the concern of losing the TD900 overboard, I do not think that
this is a substantial issue, at least on my KK39. The transceiver clips on
to your belt or waistband and the headsets are very light weight and stable
on your head. You can bend down and even if the head set slips, it will stay
on due to design and I am not sure I can see how it could fall off. Highest
risk would be laying on your back or upside down (I have even been upside
down retrieving an anchor and did not worry). At this point I have used the
Eartek units in gale conditions (noisy, but they worked) to weigh anchor as
well as in normal docking a number of times and have yet to have any concern
that I am going to lose the unit.
This differs greatly from the cruising solutions head sets that have the
weight (transceiver, battery & antenna) in the headsets and the only thing
that keeps them with you is the friction of the ear piece on your ears. FRS
radios are also different in that you are constantly holding them in your
hand. I too have lost these.
Note that this issue (loss overboard) was not considered when I decided to
move to the Eartek units. My decision was based on usability.
I almost do not notice the Eartek unit when I am using it. I speak in a
normal "inside" voice. I do not have to ask for the last comments to be
repeated because the reception is loud & very clear. I can hear my better
half when she needs to interrupt me and the same holds true for her. Having
used cell phones with wired head sets, I had initial concerns about the
wired head set on this unit but this has not been an issue. I think because
once it is turned on, you don't need to touch the transceiver.
Anyway, after using them, I would buy them again.
No association other than a satisfied customer.
Randy Thompson
M/V Soul Tender
PS, I do not see any there now but you can find these on EBay from time to
time.
On 7/17/06 7:47 PM, "David H Sorenson" <> wrote:
> The only problem with the Eartec TD902s is the cost--$300.00. We have a
> set of the Cruising Solutions set and on several occasions, the set my
> wife wears on deck has almost gone in the drink when she is bending down
> to handle a line, fender or whatever. Any headset type of radio is
> susecptible to falling off when bending over and working with both hands.
> We have certainly dropped FRS radios in the drink. We can buy about 5 or
> 6 sets of the Cruising Solutions sets for the price of one Eartec.
> Inevitably, we will have to do so. I'd hate to lose either. But $50 will
> be easier to stomach than $300.
> DHS
> Duluth
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