TELEX Airman ANR 200
I have been using the ANR 200 for 2 months and like it
very much. I have no trouble hearing the f/o. I have noticed that the
volume of the vhf radio is way below where I used to have it set. The
only complaint is fitting it into my already overstuffed flight kit.
JFS
I had the opportunity to use the Telex Airman ANR 200
for 10 hours in the 737/300 as part of an ALPA evaluation. I found the
active noise reduction excellent. The passive reduction made it
difficult for me to hear a quiet talking F/O in some flight regimes. (I
recognize that this may be an indication of my hearing loss and not a
reflection on the actual volume at which the F/O was speaking.) As with
other ANR headsets, the reduction in low frequency noise makes higher
frequency noise more noticeable. I was able to hear engine sounds
clearly, but at reduced volume.
This model completely encloses the ear. Clamping pressure was
noticeably higher than "supra aural" models. The size adjustment is a
rachet system that worked well. I felt that the earpad material trapped
sweat around my ears. I would prefer a breathable cover for the
earpads. I think Temperfoam ear pads would reduce the gaps that occur
when you wear glasses with the headset.
The microphone was easily adjustable through a large range of
motion. It stayed where it was put. It was reported clear and readable.
The battery box is holds 4AA batteries. There is a metal clip on the
box that allowed me to hang the box out of the way. The batteries had
14 hours of operation when I got the headset, and I flew it for 10
more. The "low batt" light did not come on. Telex recommends against
using either nicad rechargeables or lithium batteries. There seemed to
be a lot of cord; for the 737, I could have used about a foot less. It
would be nice if there was a cord clip to help with the clutter. I kept
getting tangled up in the excess cord. I was pleased with the
performance of the ANR 200. Richard Nelson
I have used the Telex ANR 200 in the B747 and was
disappointed with it. It seemed to take the wind noise and basically
change it 's pitch. You still had the same amount of noise only with a
different pitch. I managed to send it back to the distributor after
using it for a two flights. I ended up having to write to the company
president in order to get my money back less $50.00. I was more
fortunate than some of my fellow colleagues who still have their
headsets siting in their closets. I'm sure they would be happy to sell
one to anyone wanting one. I have found that a better choice is at a
much cheaper price is the Sony
MDR-NC10 it seems to work better and is a quarter of the price. As
a
final note to anyone considering a ANR headset, I would suggest using
them only in cruise. On a take off roll I know of a case where one
engine did not spool up as with the other 3 and the PF did not catch it
because he could not hear the usual "noise". D.H.
If you use this headset, please send your
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