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• Professional Walkie Talkie use Protocol
• Understanding and Using Walkie Talkies
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• Two Way Radios: Finding the Right Replacement Antenna
• Lightweight Headsets For Two Way Radios
• Long Range 2 Way Radios Family
• Midland 2 Way Radios: GMRS Radios for Consumer Use
• Practical Uses of Two Way Radios
• Motorola Two Way Radios: The TalkAbout Series
• Midland Two Way Radios: GMRS Radios for Consumer Use

Lightweight Headsets For Two Way Radios

Every two way radio manufacturer markets its own headsets for its own product, but there are dozens of other manufacturers who specialize in producing headsets (and other accessories) for two way radios -- as well as for cellular telephones. Because of this friendly competition between two way radio manufacturers and accessory manufacturers the choice of headsets for two way radios is almost overwhelming but, on the bright side, you can find headsets in every price range and for every specialized purpose.

Lightweight headsets allow two way radio users to wear their headsets for extended periods of time without hurting their ears, while providing them with a clarity of reception that is unavailable when using the radio without a headset. Note that not all two way radios give you the option of plugging in a headset so if you have a need to use a two way radio for extended periods and need to keep your hands free for other things, make sure the two way radio you choose to buy has the headphone option.

The variety of features normally available on lightweight headsets for two way radios include:

* Single or dual speakers. Headsets are available with one ear piece or two ear pieces; the option to use two ear pieces would be chosen by users in a place with a more ambient noise. The ear pieces are normally padded with foam rubber for comfort.

* A boom microphone that is mounted on a flexible boom to allow it to be closer or farther from the user's mouth. For headsets with a single speaker (ear piece) the microphone boom will normally rotate so that the single ear piece can be worn on either ear.

* A padded foam cushion headband for comfort.

* In-line or remote PTT (Press-To-Talk) switches are available on some headsets.

* An ear-hanger type headset is also available that eliminates the need for a head band.
There are several situations that make headsets for two way radios a practical option: Security personnel on patrol communicating with their dispatcher; the service staff at restaurants, drive-throughs and hotels communicating with management; drivers who are driving in a group of two or more vehicles (especially motorcyclists); hunters, search crews and generally anyone in a situation where communication with other users is required on a constant or nearly-constant basis.