Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones

[John Graves <jh.graves@verizon.net>]

With this DREADED LEAD WARNING, do we dare touch them, or do they fit a 
muzzle loader as well??
Has anyone tried using a stereo to mono to 1/4" jack?  Doesn't the 
impedance drop by half if we place each cup in parallel?? 

John / WB1EHL

Richard Detweiler wrote:

> About the only lead to worry about at my age ( or any adult ) is the lead 
> that comes out of a muzzle......
> Best wishes
>
> Rich
>
>
> Lead scare technologies, profit big time....
>
>
>
>  
>
> > From: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing@gmail.com>
> > Reply-To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones
> > Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:52:39 -0500
> >
> > In other words, they use traditional lead-based solder, which we have
> > been doing forever in ham radio.  The new regulatory environment is
> > making everybody switch to lead-free technologies.  This is probably a
> > good idea, but I wouldn't panic.  On the other hand, I wouldn't let
> > children gnaw on soldered wires.
> >
> > Washing your hands frequently is a good idea for all sorts of reasons!
> >
> > 73 Martin AA6E
> >
> > On 12/28/05, ron <roncasa@verizon.net> wrote:
> >    
> >
> > > This is a known warning for period of time now.
> > > It seems China does not adhere to health codes as we do, to products
> > > used in the home.
> > > They use lead-based products to make wire.
> > > Thus I would side with caution:
> > > Using cables made from China in "fixed" connections from ur radio to a
> > > tuner for example, (handling is minimal) shouldn't present a problem.
> > >
> > > Otherwise, frequent handling, like handling solder (which too, contains
> > > lead) you should wash your hands.
> > >
> > > Ron wb1hga
> > >
> > > M Schell wrote:
> > >      
> > >
> > > > I purchased a set for $9.99 today at CVS. It came with a notice that 
> > > >        
> > the
> >    
> >
> > > > 'coating of the electrical wires contains lead... Wash your hands 
> > > >        
> > after
> >    
> >
> > > > using the set.' Are these headphones problematic healthwise?
> > > >        
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