Rated 4.35779816514/5
based on 109 customer reviews
Product description:
Connect your headset to your Sporty's radio!Plug your standard twin plug general aviation headset into this adapter, and you can use your radio without taking off your headset. Makes use of your headset speakers and microphone. With Sporty's SP-400, there is even side tone--so you can hear yourself talk when you make transmissions. Works with Sporty's JD-200, SP-200 and SP-400.
Connect your headset to your Sporty's radio! Plug your standard twin plug general aviation headset into this adapter, and you can use your radio without taking off your headset. Makes use of your headset speakers and microphone. With Sporty's SP-400, there is even side tone--so you can hear yourself talk when you make transmissions. Works with Sporty's JD-200, SP-200 and SP-400.
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
An Essential
Pros
Allows use of radio with aviation headset - pretty much a necessity while in flight. Simple, plug 'n' play, looks to be well-made and reasonably durable.
Cons
Expensive for what it is...
General Comments
If the radio is to be used effectively as a backup in case of main radio failure the adapter is a necessity - at least in my aircraft - since it's just too noisy in flight to hear much otherwise.
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Reviewer - hempstead1944
Location - Pinehurst, NC
Date - 9-6-2011
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Location - Lincoln Park, NJ
Date - 9-2-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Excellent
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General Comments
A handheld is very difficult to use and operate... especially in a noisy environment as in some or most GA aircraft. This makes it easy and really usable in the event of an emergency.
It does what it is supposed to do. I haven't used it but a few times, but in those times it did the job expected.
Cons
It would be nice to have the cables secured better. One piece of heat shrink is not enough. Also, it would be nice to have a strain relief on the radio to take pressure off the jacks on the the cable and radio. One jack is very tight and the other is just tight. At first I thought there was something wrong or I had the wrong size. It feels cheaply made. I would only recommend this because I can't find it anywhere else...and I have looked.
General Comments
I hated that I had to wait so long because this item wasn't in stock. And then the delivery date was further extended!!!! Being out of stock during the summer flying season shouldn't happen. Having to wait 6 weeks shouldn't happen either.
Sporty's Response
We certainly apologize for the delay in getting this to you. It was a one-time manufacturing issue and should not happen again. Thanks for your patience.
Reviewer - runannierun
Location - Lees Summit, MO
Date - 8-9-2011
Pilot Rating - Not a Pilot
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
GREAT
Pros
My husband wanted this!
Cons
None
General Comments
He loved this gift!
Date - 5-23-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
It's simple.
Cons
The phone plug is too small in diameter for the jack in the SP-400, so sometimes the audio in the headphones drops out if the plug is pressed sideways. An older version of this adapter has the correct plug diameter and works flawlessly.
General Comments
This adapter should have a third jack for a PTT switch. Charging (a lot!) extra for a PTT switch is unacceptable, when the parts are available at Radio Shack for only a few dollars. However, this is my only complaint with the radio and accessories. Everything else is excellent.
Date - 5-18-2011
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Specialty product that is hard to find and fits the bill.
Cons
Product is expensive given what it is.
General Comments
Should be half the price.
Date - 5-18-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
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Cons
I exchanged the plug three times. I finally had to remove the PJ068 plug and replace it with one I ordered from another aircraft supply company. The female PJ068 plug that came with Sportys cable would not attach firmly to my Bose X10 headset. I could not find an adapter cord from anyother source.
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Date - 5-13-2011
Pilot Rating - ATP
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Exactly what I needed to attach a standard headset, and push to talk button set up, to the Sporty's SP-200 handheld! Works Great!
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Date - 5-3-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Lightweight and as advertised.
Cons
I had to order a replacement because the headset adapter was damaged by the plug on the Telex MRB 600. Instead of clipping in, the plug pushed the center contact inward. I have no problem with my other headsets.
General Comments
Nice to have when the electrical system fails and the pilot must use a backup HT. (Happened to me on a night flight.) I use wire ties to hold my adapters to my headset cord so I do not have to dig for them in my flight bag.
Date - 4-15-2011
Pilot Rating - ATP
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
None
Cons
Cheap
General Comments
Not worth money
Date - 4-1-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Works fine. Easier to communicate than trying to hear it's speaker in the aircraft.
Cons
1st one I got was defective. Loud squeal and connectors did not snap tight. Sporty's replaced immediately.
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Date - 3-15-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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General Comments
works well
Date - 3-15-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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