In a couple of weeks, because of a gradually worsening high-frequency
hearing loss, I plan to be fitted with a couple of Widex digital hearing
aids - the behind the ear variety with open-fit ear tubes that don't block
the ear canal.
I am looking for any advice other contesters have to offer about use of
such hearing aids. I am primarily a CW HF contester, and my hearing loss
is all above 1000Hz (so far). Physical comfort aside, should I expect any
issues if I try to wear the hearing aids while operating the radio? Any
RFI concerns? Will the inductive telephone coils in the units be a problem
with earphones? Any tips on adjustment? Because the hearing aids will
provide ~40 dB of high frequency boost, are they likely to be more tiring
than my bare ears, for CW? For phone, will the high frequency improvement
make a difference in intelligibility?
73, Pete N4ZR
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