Re: Icom IC-A5/23 and David Clark

[Thomas Schmidt]

*Thomas Schmidt* wrote [Tue, 10 Aug 2004 18:01:54 +0200]:

> I have a question regarding the headset connection between a Icom
> IC-A5/A23 handheld transceiver to a David Clark H10-13X headset.
> Are there any known problems or compatibility issues?
>
> While doing a product review, Avionics West Inc. has made some
> tests about the compatibility with different headset models. See
> <http://www.avionicswest.com/articles/a23.htm>.
>
> Can anyone confirm their experience? If it won't work properly in
> combination with my 10-13X the unit does not make any sense as a
> backup device during flight.
>
> BTW, why is the newer handy A-5 model much cheaper than the "old"
> and clumsier A-3? Anybody has an idea?
>
> Thanks for your help!

Nobody uses an Icom A-5??? Please help!

--
Thomas Schmidt

[Steve Chalfin]

Thomas Schmidt > wrote:

> > Can anyone confirm their experience? If it won't work properly in
> > combination with my 10-13X the unit does not make any sense as a
> > backup device during flight.

I bought an ICOM A-5 (more as a 'call-clearance-delivery-with-the
Master-Off' device than an in-flight backup), but did get the headset
adapter. Just like the Avionics West review stated, there was feedback
when transmitting with the DC 13.4 headset. I was able to minimize it
by putting a split bead ferrite on the adapter cord, but it still
occasionally does it, depending on the orientation of the cable to the
antenna. I wouldn't want to depend on it in an emergency.

Steve

[WIACapt]

>
>Thomas Schmidt > wrote:
>
>> > Can anyone confirm their experience? If it won't work properly in
>> > combination with my 10-13X the unit does not make any sense as a
>> > backup device during flight.
>
>I bought an ICOM A-5 (more as a 'call-clearance-delivery-with-the
>Master-Off' device than an in-flight backup), but did get the headset
>adapter. Just like the Avionics West review stated, there was feedback
>when transmitting with the DC 13.4 headset. I was able to minimize it
>by putting a split bead ferrite on the adapter cord, but it still
>occasionally does it, depending on the orientation of the cable to the
>antenna. I wouldn't want to depend on it in an emergency.
>
>Steve


I bought an A5 at OSH and noticed when using a DC headset big time feedback.
This does not happen with either a Telex ANR or Peltor headset.

[zatatime]

On 12 Aug 2004 21:17:18 GMT, (WIACapt) wrote:

>>
>>Thomas Schmidt > wrote:
>>
>>> > Can anyone confirm their experience? If it won't work properly in
>>> > combination with my 10-13X the unit does not make any sense as a
>>> > backup device during flight.
>>
>>I bought an ICOM A-5 (more as a 'call-clearance-delivery-with-the
>>Master-Off' device than an in-flight backup), but did get the headset
>>adapter. Just like the Avionics West review stated, there was feedback
>>when transmitting with the DC 13.4 headset. I was able to minimize it
>>by putting a split bead ferrite on the adapter cord, but it still
>>occasionally does it, depending on the orientation of the cable to the
>>antenna. I wouldn't want to depend on it in an emergency.
>>
>>Steve
>
>
>I bought an A5 at OSH and noticed when using a DC headset big time feedback.
>This does not happen with either a Telex ANR or Peltor headset.


I've got the same problem! What's a split bead ferrite? I'd like to
try it.

z

[Steve Chalfin]

zatatime > wrote in message >...
> On 12 Aug 2004 21:17:18 GMT, (WIACapt) wrote:

> I've got the same problem! What's a split bead ferrite? I'd like to
> try it.
>
> z

See: http://www.antennex.com/shack/Dec99/beads.htm

You can pick them up at any electronics supply house, including Radio Shack.

Steve

[zatatime]

On 13 Aug 2004 07:29:59 -0700, (Steve Chalfin)
wrote:

>zatatime > wrote in message >...
>> On 12 Aug 2004 21:17:18 GMT, (WIACapt) wrote:
>
>> I've got the same problem! What's a split bead ferrite? I'd like to
>> try it.
>>
>> z
>
>See: http://www.antennex.com/shack/Dec99/beads.htm
>
>You can pick them up at any electronics supply house, including Radio Shack.
>
>Steve

Thanks alot for the link!! I'll give it a read and see if it helps.

z