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a.s.elliott(at)cox.net
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:38 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

I am getting to the point of wiring, and was interested in hearing if  anyone has tried any "unconventional" locations for the headset jacks.   

  

 I would call anywhere in the panel, or directly under it, conventional  locations.  Unconventional ideas might be behind the seats, more or less  under or above the shoulder harness locations, or perhaps in the aft inclined  part of the center console, or ??

  

 So, who's tried what? And how has it worked out?

  

 Thanks,

 Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ

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flyingmike9

Joined: 09 Dec 2006
Posts: 33
Location: England

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: Locations for headset jacks?

hi 

i am planning on putting mine in the middle behind both seats so then the cables dont get in the way 



cheers



mike lloyd in UK

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johnd(at)data-tech.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

Hi Andy,

 

 I'll not flying yet but I've put mine between the seats on the aft inclined part of the center console. Seems to work so far, the headset wires don't seem to get in the way as much as having the jacks up front. I had space for the jack wiring in the conduit I ran under the canopy rail.

 

 John

 Burnsville, NC

 601XL QB, Jab 3300

 

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   I would call anywhere in the panel, or directly under it, conventional locations.  Unconventional ideas might be behind the seats, more or less under or above the shoulder harness locations, or perhaps in the aft inclined part of the center console, or ??

    

   So, who's tried what? And how has it worked out?

    

   Thanks,

   Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ

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 601XL/TD/QB, Corvair, building...

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Gig Giacona

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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Locations for headset jacks?

I don't have my plans handy so I don't know the part # but I saw a picture of an install of the headphone jacks in the flat gusset like pieces that are at the base of the top skin support hoop.

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davgray(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

At first I put mine centered behind the seats because it looked right.  It

was not as good as behind the passenger seat since it is much easier for the

pilot to reach this during flight.  Hence I moved mine behind the passenger

and it works out much better.  Also when entering and exiting the cabin the

jacks are out of the way as you will tend to use the center as a hand

support spot at this time.



Gary Ray

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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

HI 

  

 MINE ARE BEHIND SEATS, IN BAGGAGE COMP IN THE MIDDLE..  THIS GIVES ME LOTS OF HEADSET CORD AND I CAN GET TO THEM.  I USED TO FLY A KATANA DA20, AND THAT IS WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED AND I LIKED IT.

  

 GLENN

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   .ExternalClass {background-position:left top;font-size:11pt;margin-left:10px;color:#000000;background-repeat:no-repeat;font-family:Courier New;}   I am getting to the point of wiring, and was interested in hearing if anyone has tried any "unconventional" locations for the headset jacks.  

  

 I would call anywhere in the panel, or directly under it, conventional locations.  Unconventional ideas might be behind the seats, more or less under or above the shoulder harness locations, or perhaps in the aft inclined part of the center console, or ??

  

 So, who's tried what? And how has it worked out?

  

 Thanks,

 Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ

N601GE (reserved)

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

Spruce has some nice recessed panels that holds 4 jacks and  fit on the sloping panel at the rear of the center console. Take a look at  AS&S p/n 11-01939, 11-01940 or 11-01941:

  

 http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/micphonejack.php

  

 If for some reason you only want two jacks look at  10-01595, 11-01120, 11-01130, 11-01140, 11-01150 or  11-01160:

  

 http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/jack_hous.php

  

 If you flip any of these around they give you a nice  protruding "bump" that allows you to mount jacks on a surface and have the cords  somewhat parallel to the surface.

  

 -- Craig

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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

Here's the link to the recessed mounting  fixture.

  

 Dred

  

 http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/micphonejack.php

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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:03 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

Andy,



I installed my phone jacks where shown on the attached photo.  I have not flown with this setup as yet, so I can't comment on "how it worked out."  i have caught some flack from some who think that elbows will damage the plugs when they are in place.  If that actually happens, I guess I will install some sort of guard around them.



Jay in Dallas 601XL N2630N

"Dr. Andrew Elliott" <a.s.elliott(at)cox.net> wrote:



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		  I am getting to the point of wiring, and was interested in hearing if anyone has tried any "unconventional" locations for the headset jacks.



I would call anywhere in the panel, or directly under it, conventional locations.  Unconventional ideas might be behind the seats, more or less under or above the shoulder harness locations, or perhaps in the aft inclined part of the center console, or ??



So, who's tried what? And how has it worked out?



Thanks,

Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

Jay, your canopy is very clean! 



-- Craig 



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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

Pshaw, twern't nuthin' to it! Want me to do yours like that?



Jay in Dallas

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Jay, your canopy is very clean! 



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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

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		   Pshaw, twern't nuthin' to it! Want me to do yours like that?


	


Naw, I'm going to do mine with a wood rasp. I figure what I can't see can't

hurt me.



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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

Andy,

I made a jack-box and placed it behind the passenger seat with it angled 

toward me.  I also put a speaker on the opposite side with a switch to 

listen to ATIS while doing preflight.  The headsets and wires stay back 

out of the way and it's a comfortable way for me to access headsets for 

both passenger and myself.

Very happy with the results.



http://www.macsmachine.com/images/electrical/full/jackbox2.gif

http://www.macsmachine.com/images/electrical/full/speaker-cover.gif

http://www.macsmachine.com/images/seats/full/seatsin2.gif



Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com



Dr. Andrew Elliott wrote:

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		   I am getting to the point of wiring, and was interested in hearing if 

 anyone has tried any "unconventional" locations for the headset jacks. 

  

 I would call anywhere in the panel, or directly under it, conventional 

 locations.  Unconventional ideas might be behind the seats, more or 

 less under or above the shoulder harness locations, or perhaps in the 

 aft inclined part of the center console, or ??

  

 So, who's tried what? And how has it worked out?

  

 Thanks,

 Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ

 N601GE (reserved)

 601XL/TD/QB, Corvair, building...

dredmoody(at)cox.net
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

I heard that breaks up the radar return and reduces  your signature.

  

 Dred

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tonyplane(at)bellsouth.ne
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: Locations for headset jacks?

I attached a 90 degree angle with the  jack pickups installed onto the 6B12-5 lower instrument panel  gussets.  This location works, 

            BUT I WOULD  NOT RECOMMEND IT and I would place them somewhere else if I were to do it  again.

  

 The pickups are easy to locate for the pilot  and pass to install the headset jacks, BUT.................

 My knees (and passengers also) are in that  area, and sometimes make contact with the jacks.

 If you do not remove the headset jacks before  exiting, you can easily catch the wires with you foot,

 If you have the headsets jacks installed before you  get in, you  also can easily catch the wiring with your foot.

  

 Tony Graziano

 XL; 314 hrs

  

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             Subject:              Locations for headset        jacks?        From:              Dr. Andrew Elliott (a.s.elliott(at)cox.net ([email]a.s.elliott(at)cox.net?subject=Re:%20Locations%20for%20headset%20jacks?&replyto=008601c81d90$2769cb40$6501a8c0(at)desktop[/email]))        Date:              [b]Fri Nov 02 - 1:38        PM[/b] [quote] 	  Quote: 	
		  I am getting to the point of wiring, and was interested in hearing if 

anyone has tried any "unconventional" locations for the headset jacks.  



I would call anywhere in the panel, or directly under it, conventional 

locations.  Unconventional ideas might be behind the seats, more or less 

under or above the shoulder harness locations, or perhaps in the aft 

inclined part of the center console, or ??



So, who's tried what? And how has it worked out?



Thanks,

Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ

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bryanmmartin

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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: Locations for headset jacks?

I put mine right at the front outside corners of the baggage shelf in the gusset. They work very well there, the cords are completely out of the way, but I can't easily reach them in flight and I had to cut an opening in my plywood seat back supports to allow room for the plugs to stick up there. If I were doing it again, I would put them a bit further back and maybe at an angle away from the seat back and I would make the seat backs a little narrower there to allow room to reach the cords.



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Gig Giacona

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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: Re: Locations for headset jacks?

Bryan's location is what I was talking about as well.

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