A standard two way radio headset is difficult to wear with a hard hat, and isn't feasible for use in a work environment with a lot of noise. The problem is finding an over the ear model that can accommodate a helmet and block out all the ambient noise while still offering both full comms and an acceptable level of comfort. Unless, of course, you have the HS500SM Heavy Duty Dual Muff Headset from XLT.
The XLT HS500HM is designed and built specifically for use with hard hats and safety helmets. It has a nine inch goose-neck style boom microphone built into the side of the right earmuff and and a PTT button mounted on the left one. Both earmuffs are heavily padded and designed to completely cover the ears and seal out loud external noise so you can hear incoming communications quietly.
The HS500HM has an adjustable headband with ample padding and attaches securely to your safety helmet or hard hat with special clips. The boom mic includes a wind screen to minimize wind noise during transmit.
To maximize compatibility with as many different radios as possible, the HS500SM does not use a cable and connector that is permanently attached to the headset. It uses a quick disconnect cable, more specifically the XLT Quick Disconnect Cable. This cable is sold separately from the headset and is available in two versions, the QD100 coiled cable, and the QD180 coiled cable with a large, inline PTT button. Both cables are available in a wide variety of connectors, including those for Kenwood, Motorola, Icom, Wouxun and many other brands of two way radios.
The XLT HS500HM headset comes with a one year warranty. It is available to ship from Buy Two Way Radios. Base Price:$119.99.
