Itchy
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 Posted: 15:12 - 06 Feb 2009  Post subject: Smart ear plugs on the way |
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https://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/02/06/troops_popstar_earplugs/
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British troops getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan are being issued with electronic sound-cancelling earplugs designed to let them hear what they need to - orders, conversations, enemy footfalls - but prevent hearing damage caused by explosions, gunfire and so on.
News of the new digi-plugs comes courtesy of the Times, reporting from the ranks of 19 Light Brigade* as it prepares to head out to Helmand Province later this year.
As the Times notes, the heavy-duty fighting in Afghanistan - with intense firefights, with much use of heavy weapons, airstrikes, artillery and so forth being routine - has taken its toll on British troops' hearing, with many having to be taken off combat status as a result. Normal earplugs or ear defenders have long been issued, but tend not to be worn as they prevent soldiers hearing orders, radio calls or other necessary sounds. |
Sounds like it would have a good application on bikes , in that its a bit of a PITA to have to take the helmet off and plugs out to be able to chat.... kind of expensive at £500 a pop though.
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LeeR
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| Posted: 18:16 - 06 Feb 2009 Post subject: |
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Bit slow aren't they?
Ultimate Ear have been offering Shooters Plugs for a while, I stumbled across them when I was looking for bike plugs.
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