Not sure if this is the correct place, but it seems like the best place for this question. I'm starting to gear up for this winter's outdoor activities. A few years ago we used to have a set of radios we used occasionally, that must have been FRS. They met an untimely death when one was dropped in the snow, and never worked again. Now that I know better, and I'm on the hunt for decent set of older HTs with Part 95 approval to use at 5W with my GMRS license (I've had no luck getting my family to get their ham license).
Anyways, I currently use Howard Leight electronic hearing protection. I enjoy my hearing and would like to keep it, but it's nice to hear what is going on around me. They currently cut out with my phone on speaker if I answer it, which is annoying, so a radio would likely have the same issue. They do have a stereo 3.5mm input, which I think would be perfect for a lapel/surveillance type radio input (instead of the earbud), and would allow me to clip the lapel mic/ptt in a good place while moving around. The problem is, I can't seem to locate that type of headset/external connection. Where should I be looking?
I suppose I could do an external speaker mic, then connect a headphone connector from the mic to the ear protection, but I would think someone makes a plug and play kit.
Anyways, I currently use Howard Leight electronic hearing protection. I enjoy my hearing and would like to keep it, but it's nice to hear what is going on around me. They currently cut out with my phone on speaker if I answer it, which is annoying, so a radio would likely have the same issue. They do have a stereo 3.5mm input, which I think would be perfect for a lapel/surveillance type radio input (instead of the earbud), and would allow me to clip the lapel mic/ptt in a good place while moving around. The problem is, I can't seem to locate that type of headset/external connection. Where should I be looking?
I suppose I could do an external speaker mic, then connect a headphone connector from the mic to the ear protection, but I would think someone makes a plug and play kit.
