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From: Jack.O'keeffe@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jack O'keeffe)
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Subject: Re: FM ASSISTIVE LISTENING
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Date: 23 Feb 90 18:10:13 GMT
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 V*> I think it is possible that Sutter Hearing is recommending some
 V*> kind of a FM system that has remote microphones

I have a "homemade" FM (parts of a couple of different Radio Shack
devices with trivial modifications actually) that is quite effective
in noisy situations.  I couple it to my aids with a "homemade" neck
loop.  The S.O. and I were out to lunch and some shopping today.  She
pinned on the wireless mike and we could communicate despite severe
ambient noise.  I think I have about $50 or $60 invested in it, and
it performs as well or better than systems costing hundreds.

 V*> Believe this if you can, my Voc Rehab counselor recommended
 V*> that I do not go anywhere where there is ambient sound!

I'm trying to think of all the places you could go that would meet
that spec Vix*.  You might spend all your time in the audiologists
test booth, or you might find an abandoned recording studio.  Can
you think of other places?  Ask Rehab to give you a list ;-)

The key to all assistive listening systems is to get your "ear"
(the microphone) closer to the sound source of interest.  The hearing
aid or pocket talker works okay for 1-on-1, but fails when the sound
source is farther away unless there is some other assistive system
like FM or InfraRed or a loop.  My personal preference is the loop
in a fixed location like a theater or classroom, and FM in mobile
settings.

... HI-HoH Silver, Awayyyyy!

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