Headset & Mic for the Maestro “C” by Flex Radio

[@thuff3207]

That is super cool to connect to your station and play radio when traveling.

[@Bill-HRT]

Thanks for dropping in! I’m no headset expert, but I’m very happy with this one. Got lucky because it was the first one I tried. It has good audio. Audio reports seem good. It’s comfortable, and so far it’s sturdy. I wish it were a smaller form factor, but it’s a keeper. Drop back any time. See you out there. 73 de Bill

[@dave-wk4t]

Here hoping the folks at Heil make a cable for their Pro7 cans, for those of us that already use and love them. #HeilHamRadio

[@Bill-HRT]

Thanks for dropping into the comments. I appreciate it. I've definitely heard good things about the Pro7. I ordered the Maestro, and pretty much had to forget about it as far as when it shipped so I wouldn't go crazy. Consequently, I didn't put much thought into headphones and mic. When I got it, I wanted the immediate gratification of buying something off-the-shelf and in-hand now. I marched down to Best Buy, and I got lucky with these, and I haven't looked back. I'm sure Heil will get around to it. Maybe a judiciously dropped email / suggestion might help??? Let me know how it turns out. See you out there. 73 de Bill

[@stevecampisano3116]

So I bought a couple of Maestro "C"'s and was trying to decide what mic or headset to get. So I did a search on "flex maestro microphone" and wa-lah your video is listed first, and has my headset right there !!! I'm going to play around with it and see how she sounds. Keep posting vids ... and thank!!!

[@Bill-HRT]

I really appreciate you stopping by to watch, and then joining in the conversation. Do come back and tell us what you experience and find out. I found out at Hamvention that this headset is the choice of Paradan, a vendor there. I stopped to chat about another thing and there was our headset. So far so good with me. I hope you drop back by and tell us how it works for you. 73 de Bill

[@VP2EIHonAnguillaIsland]

Heyy 👋Bill, Great Video on the Maestro-C.. Thanks for sharing.. Do you have your complete base/QTH Flex set up video?? Hope to work ya on da bands. 73 🎙Ira

[@Bill-HRT]

Hey! Thanks for stopping, watching, and jumping into the comments. I have not done a complete video on the Flex. For one, others who know better have done some good videos. I will, of course, but I want to make sure I've done it right and have it all the way I want it. Flex is doing absolutely great for me, but I am still to do the video. Stay tuned. 73 de Bill

[@VP2EIHonAnguillaIsland]

@@Bill-HRT Ok Bill, quite understandable.. looking forward to it when your sorted.. $aving for my Flex, tnx 73 🎙Ira

[@stevecampisano3116]

Also, what's your mic profile look like and do you have bias turned on or off? ... Thanks, Steve ... W1SMC

[@Bill-HRT]

Thanks for stopping by. First, I found out that this is exactly the same headset that Paradan radio uses with one of their rigs. So, hams are already using it. To your question, I didn’t touch it. I had forgotten it was necessary setting on the computer software. I can’t speak with authority but it seems to be a default for the Maestro. I thought about it after using for a while, and I wonder if mic profiles even apply to the Maestro. This is a question for Mike Walker. As soon as I can I will ask him. Thanks for stopping by, and see you out there. 73 de Bill

[@AD6DMDennis]

I wonder how fast it boots up? I have the Model B (I think that's the one, maybe an A) and powering it up takes longer than a total eclipse to get to the main radio selection screen.

[@Bill-HRT]

Dennis! Good to see you in there, and I am glad you stopped by. I timed it for you. With a network connection and AC power, mine took (1) one minute to the screen to select the radio. i did it twice to be fair and sure, and that's what I came up with. Of course ;-) I didn't push the watch timer and the start button absolutely simultaneously. So, I guess this test is not valid, lol. I appreciate you taking time to comment. I'll see you out there. 73 de Bill

[@AD6DMDennis]

@@Bill-HRT Hopefully see you at Hamvention!

[@Bill-HRT]

@AD6DMDennis , Hopefully we will see each other. I bid for the days off, and got them. Paid for the Airbnb. Hopefully all goes to plan.

[@chrissewell1608]

This may work with many mobile radio / base stations, simce it has a TRRS jack!? Cool.

[@Bill-HRT]

I appreciate you watching and joining in on the conversation. You left a question mark; that’s just it. When I heard them say, “ it’s a trrs and IF the headset supports the apple/apple-like/ctia convention” all I was left with is a question mark. There’s no way anyone in a store I’d go into or a headset provider (except Radiosport)) knows the Apple convention , CTIA. That’s why I posted this video. At least one (1) other headset is now known to work with the Maestro “C”. Thanks, again. See you out there. 73 de Bill