We are looking to invest in some wireless headsets … primarily for ‘non-shouty’ communications between Helm & Bow when anchoring or picking up a buoy, etc.

Not sure exactly where to start and would therefore welcome any thoughts, experiences (good, indifferent or bad) from Forum members.

Thanks in advance!

Derek & Letitia

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Derek.Smith - 11 Jul 2022

We are looking to invest in some wireless headsets … primarily for ‘non-shouty’ communications between Helm & Bow when anchoring or picking up a buoy, etc.Not sure exactly where to start and would therefore welcome any thoughts, experiences (good, indifferent or bad) from Forum members. Thanks in advance!Derek & Letitia

Hi Derek and Letitia
There are good ones out there, but not being a user, I do not have any suggestions along those lines.
I do suggest having good hand signals (we have used them for decades) that are practiced for when the batteries die, the wind compromises the mike or the one of the units breaks. I had a back and forth on another forum about the pros and cons, until he revealed that he was enclosed in a full cockpit enclosure that made visibility difficult (so no hand signals) and shouting not workable. (an enclosure like that clearly has other issues as well).
Come back if you do not find a recommendation.
My best, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy