[simpits-tech] GA Headsets to PC Card

[Roy Coates]

On Fri, 27 Sep 2002, Brian Sikkema wrote:

> 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.


I'd certainly be interested. Got a nice aviation intercom here I can't
use.

Roy.