Tactical Command Industries
www.tacticalcommand.com
For nearly two decades, Tactical Command Industries (TCI), a Safaril- and Group company, has provided radio communications systems and equipment with products manufactured in the U.S. T e company off ers a wide range of patrol, tactical and covert communications equipment. T e TACK 2 Tactical Assault communication headset is a lightweight, non-obstructive headset (head worn) that can be used with a variety of hats or helmets (tactical, bicycle, etc.). T e noise-cancelling/waterproof microphone provides exceptional transmit audio. T e unit includes a comfortable ear-mold set or high noise tip, and the company’s Sound- waves R4 ear coil.
For extreme or high-noise situations, the Tactical Assault Spec-Ops Communication Headset (TASC-III) has a single-sided headset with a sound-attenuating ear cup and highly adjustable suspension system. Its low profi le fi ts it well under a variety of tactical helmets. T e suspen- sion system keeps it stationary even under vigorous activity. T e TABC III Tactical Bone Conduction headset is a binaural bone- conduction headset that is lightweight and well-vented. It features the com- pany’s proprietary sound reproduction system to give audio fi delity directly to the cochlea of the ear through the jaw bone, bypassing the eardrum. T e user can maintain complete peripheral hearing. T e unit is compatible with various tactical helmets or headgear. A PTT option is available. T e Tactical T roat Microphone headset incorporates various tac- tical communication components to create a durable unit with su- perior audio performance for tactical teams. T e throat microphone and Soundwaves/FC R4 ear coil work for transmission and response to provide Special Forces-level quality.
TEA Headsets
www.teaheadsets.com T e Invisio® range of headsets uses in-ear bone conduction. T e M3 has a universal design for right or left ear and works with both analog and digital radios and the company’s PTT switches. T e M3h model includes certifi ed hearing protection. T e M3s is submersible and works under a scuba re-breather for dive team work. T e M4 is made to fi t an exact ear shape to increase comfort, espe- cially for extended use. T e M4h includes the features of the M4, but adds hearing protection. And the M4s is fully submersible down to 20 meters to permit comfort and communication in or out of the water. T e Assault headset has a noise-cancelling boom, and temple con-
duction speakers to permit hearing the surrounding environment. It can also be used while wearing ear plugs to make it adaptable for sniper duty or breachers. It features a low profi le. T e Sub Assault headset is fully submersible with a noise-cancelling boom and temple conduction speakers. It is available in a 3-meter and 20-meter sub- mersible version for boat and dive teams. T e PTT is fully submers- ible (PTT model U94 H2O). T e unit fi ts under dive hoods.
THREAT4
www.threat4.com T reat4™ two-way radio headsets are made in many versions includ- ing over-the-head, lightweight, single-muff earpiece, temple trans- ducer headsets, behind-the-head double muff , and wireless PTT. Model 55000 is a heavy-duty, single-speaker, behind-the-head
headset with a noise-cancelling boom microphone, and is compatible with protective armor and most ballistic helmets. A single speaker outside the ear provides clear audio without in-ear contact. Model 59000 is a dual acoustic tube, heavy-duty, behind-the-head headset that provides the ability to have hearing protection (or not) within a lightweight headset. Audio is delivered into both ears to allow hearing protection, or open ear inserts can be used to have no hearing protection, but still retain radio audio. It is compatible with most helmets. T e Sniper model is a tactical bone-conduction (temple trans- ducer) headset that receives radio audio through temple bone tissue, which keeps the ears open. T ere is a noise-cancelling boom micro- phone for transmission. Receiving radio audio through the user’s bones in front of the ears leaves both ears open for audio situational awareness. Users may add hearing protection, and then engage or disengage it, at will, depending upon the operational circumstances. T e unit is compatible with earplugs or earmuff hearing protection. T e TALON is an in-ear tactical headset with boom microphone, hear- ing protection and talk-through, particularly designed for SWAT applica- tions. It is also submersible (2 meters for four hours) and is made in North America. It provides comfort, situational awareness/sound localization, and audio quality. It is fi eld convertible to non-hearing protection when such protection is not needed. Multiple ear tip options are available and it is compatible with ballistic helmets, ballistic necks, and balaclavas.
Stephenie Slahor, Ph.D., J.D., writes in the fi elds of law enforcement and security.
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