[simpits-tech] GA Headsets to PC Card

[Brian Sikkema]

Yeah, the mic plug is .187" ID. Somewheres once upon a time I found someone 
that had them for a decent price, but I can't find them right at the moment. 
Hopefully soon. I did find someone who had them for $4-5, but that's still 
pretty expensive IMHO.

Anyway, as far as the sound levels being too low, how did you set up the 
conversion? Because of the different impedance in an aviation headset, there 
is a small circuit and 9V battery required to get decent sounds levels out 
of it. Now I had mine setup once upon a time and it worked great. Honestly, 
if anyone's interested (and I can track down a cheap supplier for those 
stupid jacks), I will make a few of these... I'm a college kid, always 
looking for a new way to make a few bucks, ya know? ;) Might even float a 
few on eBay, see if I get a response.

Brian



----Original Message Follows----
From: Roy Coates <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] GA Headsets to PC Card
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:29:40 +0100 (BST)

On Fri, 27 Sep 2002, John P. Miguez wrote:

 > If all you want to do is plug the headset into your computer, then Radio
 > Shack carries 1/4" to 1/8" mini plug shielded cables.  Ask for #
 > 42-2433.  It lists for $3.49 and has a six foot cable.
 >
 > If you want to use the mic, be aware that the mic plug is smaller than
 > 1/4".  It is around 5.5mm vs. 6.5 mm for the 1/4" plug.  I have seen 5.5
 > mm mic phone jacks and plugs in Trade-A-Plane.  The avionics dealers
 > sell them.  They run around $7 to $9.00 each.
 >

Thanks John, I've gotten the correct plugs (weird size and VERY expensive)
but the audio levels are waaaaay too low to be of any use :(

Roy.


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