Cellphone via headset ?

In some occations it might be handy to use the cellphone in the airplane,
but the noisy atmosphere makes it somewhat difficult.

I found an ad for an interesting "box" that connects a handphone to the
intercom/headset allowing for better quality communications.
http://www.flightcell.co.nz/flightce...flighcell.html

Any experience out there regarding the Flightcell IV, that also allows for
plugin of a handheld comm-set that might be handy in case of a radio
failure?

I am also aware that some of the newer ANR headsets allows for plug-in of
cellphones.

--
Christian
ENZV

$349 is a ridiculous price. I have the cellset. www.cellset.com Many
headsets now have an interface built right in.



Christian wrote:

In some occations it might be handy to use the cellphone in the airplane,
but the noisy atmosphere makes it somewhat difficult.

I found an ad for an interesting "box" that connects a handphone to the
intercom/headset allowing for better quality communications.
http://www.flightcell.co.nz/flightce...flighcell.html

Any experience out there regarding the Flightcell IV, that also allows for
plugin of a handheld comm-set that might be handy in case of a radio
failure?

I am also aware that some of the newer ANR headsets allows for plug-in of
cellphones.

Christian wrote:

I am also aware that some of the newer ANR headsets allows for
plug-in of cellphones.

This is the version I have experience with and it works quite well. One of
my headsets has a cell phone adapter that I've used for picking up
clearances and such.

--
John T
http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer
http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415
____________________

I have a Lightspeed 30 3G which has a cell phone adapter built in.
I use it to pick up clearances and it works like a charm.

Pete



"Christian" wrote in message
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In some occations it might be handy to use the cellphone in the airplane,
but the noisy atmosphere makes it somewhat difficult.

I found an ad for an interesting "box" that connects a handphone to the
intercom/headset allowing for better quality communications.
http://www.flightcell.co.nz/flightce...flighcell.html

Any experience out there regarding the Flightcell IV, that also allows for
plugin of a handheld comm-set that might be handy in case of a radio
failure?

I am also aware that some of the newer ANR headsets allows for plug-in of
cellphones.

--
Christian
ENZV

You'd probably think differently if you knew what it cost to make it.


"Newps" wrote in message
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$349 is a ridiculous price. I have the cellset. www.cellset.com Many
headsets now have an interface built right in.



Christian wrote:

In some occations it might be handy to use the cellphone in the
airplane,
but the noisy atmosphere makes it somewhat difficult.

I found an ad for an interesting "box" that connects a handphone to the
intercom/headset allowing for better quality communications.
http://www.flightcell.co.nz/flightce...flighcell.html

Any experience out there regarding the Flightcell IV, that also allows
for
plugin of a handheld comm-set that might be handy in case of a radio
failure?

I am also aware that some of the newer ANR headsets allows for plug-in
of
cellphones.

You might be interested to know of flightcells entry-level product -
Flightcell2Go at $199 USD.


"Christian" wrote in message
...
In some occations it might be handy to use the cellphone in the airplane,
but the noisy atmosphere makes it somewhat difficult.

I found an ad for an interesting "box" that connects a handphone to the
intercom/headset allowing for better quality communications.
http://www.flightcell.co.nz/flightce...flighcell.html

Any experience out there regarding the Flightcell IV, that also allows for
plugin of a handheld comm-set that might be handy in case of a radio
failure?

I am also aware that some of the newer ANR headsets allows for plug-in of
cellphones.

--
Christian
ENZV

"Cockpit Colin" wrote in message
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You'd probably think differently if you knew what it cost to make it.


Ohh don't go there, I have reverse engineered many electronics devices in my
9 years being an E.E. I know the cost of electronics devices quality of
PCB's and components & workmanship. None of the cell phone adapters would
cost over $5.00ea to have mass produced and that is a high estimate using
good parts with tolerances of 1-2% not 5 to 10% and for $300.00 I could
build 20 of them using US supply houses.

Um - actually I work with the chap runs the flightcell company, and have
been privvy to a lot of "behind the scenes" info. I'm afraid to say, you
couldn't be further from the truth. Additionally, if you can supply all the
components for less than $5 (same quality) I'm sure we could get you a 100%
margin and make you a very rich person.

It's not just the components - it's the research and development - the
marketing - the wages - the rent - hell, even a bit of profit (and not as
much as you're thinking). The mould for the case alone cost over $5,000 USD.

Interestingly the USAF took a look at them and have bought over 1200 of
them, with more to follow. Only cell phone interface endorsed by Bose too.

(PS: I've been involved in electronics / avionics for 26 years)

Just my 10c worth.



"NW_PILOT" wrote in message
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"Cockpit Colin" wrote in message
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You'd probably think differently if you knew what it cost to make it.


Ohh don't go there, I have reverse engineered many electronics devices in
my
9 years being an E.E. I know the cost of electronics devices quality of
PCB's and components & workmanship. None of the cell phone adapters would
cost over $5.00ea to have mass produced and that is a high estimate using
good parts with tolerances of 1-2% not 5 to 10% and for $300.00 I could
build 20 of them using US supply houses.

Cockpit,

You'd probably think differently if you knew what it cost to make it.


You're kidding, right? If one company can produce a full ANR headset
with a cell phone adapter for what another company charges for the cell
phone adapter alone, one of the two is ripping its clients off.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Christian,

I am also aware that some of the newer ANR headsets allows for plug-in of
cellphones.


Yep. Works real well with all of the Lightspeed headsets. And the boxes cost
more than many of the Lightspeed models.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)