[Shop-talk] Ear Muffs with Built-In Radio Tuners

[John T. Blair]

At 01:30 PM 12/1/2007 -0500, Paul Parkanzky wrote:

>For ~$80 I can get an Elvex Com-660.  AM/FM, takes AA batteries.  For about
>$100, Elvex sells an FM-only model that is rechargeable.  I don't yet know
>whether or not he would want AM (And I can only hope that my MIL will
>know).  I like the rechargeable idea (no batteries to remove/install, just
>plug it in when he's not using it).  Peltor (a brand I like) also sells some
>similar to the Com-660's for ~$85.

Paul,

The Com-660 looks pretty nice.  According to the info. it has about 20 db
noise reduction.  I looked up the micky mouse ears I use - got them from
Harbor Freight.  They work well and hearing protection, but alas no radio.
But then for about $5 what do you expect. :)

But as to the rechargable or not.  I personally would go for the NOT 
rechargable unit.  Most of the rechargable devices use special batteries
that are pretty expensive - just look at your cordless drill.  (You can
buy a new drill for the cost of a battery.)  I'd go the with unit that
takes regular batteries.  Then if you want, replace the AAs with rechargable
AA.  

Now if his rechargable batteries are dead, he can always slip in a couple
of regular AAs and he's good to go.

John

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