[PSUBS-MAILIST] Comms for the SeaQuestor Sub

Wed Aug 1 20:17:35 EDT 2018

Alan,
I think the answer is, effectively, nothing if you are considering the basic STX-101.  They both have the same power and have four channels available.  You'll notice that to get the SSB-2010 configured for land use (conversion kit) it will cost you about the same money as the STX-101 although it represents a savings of $200 or so.
The only "advantage" of the STX-101 that I can possibly see is that if you want more than one person to listen in on the conversation, it has a built in speaker.  However, after experience with two different STX-101 units I will say the audio clarity between the STX-101 speaker and the SSB-2010 headset is dramatic, in favor of the SSB-2010.  I have found the audio from the STX-101 often to be difficult to understand and very sensitive to minor volume/squelch changes.  By contrast, the SSB-2010 in Cliff's R-300 had very clear audio.  I am hoping the difference is because the speaker in the STX-101 has some plastic over it to protect it from water splashes which is interfering with good transfer of speaker vibration.  I will be very interested to try the headset with the STX-101 surface unit to see if the audio is better.
The SSB-2010 does have some advantages on it's own in my opinion.  It is waterproof to 500 feet so if water does get on it or it goes overboard by accident there's no loss from water infiltration.  It's pretty aggravating being in a small dinghy trying to keep water from splashing on the much larger STX-101 and also concentrating on communications.  I am probably going to mount my STX-101 in the submarine for that reason.  However if I had it to over again I would just go with two SSB-2010.  In fact, I'll sell you my STX-101 if you want it.  :)
Jon

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Thanks David,I have to go through this process so anything you can tell meis helpful.I presume you will be buying this conversion kit for the SSB210.http://oceantechnologysystems.mwrc.net/en/product.php?product_id=44774I believe Scott has this setup.OTS says you can convert the SSB210 in to a surface unit with the conversion kit, & I am wondering what advantage the standard surfaceunit has over the converted SSB10. It is much larger but has the same5 Watt output.Cheers Alan

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On 2/08/2018, at 10:42 AM, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

Hi Alan, Just OTS as far as I know. Don't have one in my hand yet.

Best Regards,
David Colombo

804 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA. 95404
(707) 536-1424
www.SeaQuestor.com

On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:33 PM, Alan via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

All,Is there anything special about the head sets & mike?You can get sets for under $40-.Cheers Alan

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On 2/08/2018, at 9:35 AM, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs. org> wrote:

Cliff, I will shortly have 7 sets (3) for me which gives me a spare and 4 for others. I will put you on the list and let you know as soon as they arrive.

Best Regards,
David Colombo

804 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA. 95404
(707) 536-1424
www.SeaQuestor.com

On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 10:37 AM, via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs. org> wrote:

David, I would be interested in one of OTS head sets if you have spares.  One of my future projects is to integrate my vHF mic into the OTS headset .
Cliff

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On Aug 1, 2018, at 9:08 AM, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.o rg> wrote:

Hi Jon, I have 6 units on the way. $167 each. I'll let you know when they arrive.

On Jul 30, 2018 6:49 PM, "Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles" <personal_submersibles at psubs.o rg> wrote:

Headset with boom mic?  Connects to STX-101 or SSB2010?  I'd probably be interested in one or two.
Pretty sure we were using the OTS headset in Cliff's R-300.
Jon

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I just purchased my comms gear for both topside and in the sub. I might have the opportunity to get some additional headsets for the ots. If anybody is interested let me know.Looks Like I can get them for $200 each, 6 sets available. Any takers? Has anyone used the topside headset with boom mike for the SSB2010 in the sub.? 

Purchased "Aquacom SSB2010 for the sub, OTS Headset with Boom Mike, and OTS  STX-101 (4) channel surface unit with mike and transducer. Gotta love Ebay. 

I sent this earlier with jpg attachments but the email server must limit attachments.

Best Regards,
David Colombo

804 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA. 95404
(707) 536-1424
www.SeaQuestor.com

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