Hello Sundog,
Thanks for your question.
Searching for in ear radio I found quite a few to make that claim, but
were tethered to another element that needed to be clipped to a hat,
belt, shirt sleeve or the like. I finally came across a possibility or
two for you:
http://members.aol.com/CITrade/radio.html
Product - Earpiece - AM (MW) & FM Mini Radios. Simply switch on and
pop the radio into your ear, tune in to your favorite am news, sport
or leisure program and carry on walking, running, driving, watching or
simply relaxing. The purposeful lightweight design (app. Weight 10
grams. Including battery) with no external wires, aerials or clips
ensures a discreet, safe and comfortable fit into your ear as the
speaker of the radio has a soft cushion that will stay in place during
even the most vigorous exercise.
Looks, great, but this seems to be a wholesaler - though it does say a
single sample can be purchased.
Samples: FM Radio only -
In plastic bag - $5.00 each for USA $6.50 each to other locations via
airmail in black only and no retail pack available at the moment.
Prepaid only see below
Although they seem to be UK based, they have offices in New York:
General Management Services Inc.
Willow Creek Executive Office Center, Suite 17,
3729 Union Road, Cheektowaga, New York 14225-4246 USA
Phone Toll Free: 1-888-253-3458 Fax Toll Free: 1-888-253-9155
Phone: 1-716-686-9588 Fax: 1-810-314-0201
Phone: 1-905-524-2112 Fax: 1-905-524-0099
E-mail: joshuadeanusa@centretrade.com
I changed my search strategy to smallest fm radio in-ear and found the
following:
http://www.r-plus.com/products/mr.htm
FM Auto Scan Radio Cyber 2000
The smallest FM radio of the world!
Amazing stereo sound - you won't believe your ears!
This UNIQUE and LIGHT WEIGHT FM auto-scan radio is the best example of
what modern technology can bring you:
• Very light weight: only 22g incl. battery!
• Can't be smaller: match box size: only 43x31x12mm!
• Incredible stereo sound: you will be amazed by the clean and clear
stereo sound!
• Mini-antenna: Cyber 2000 offers you to listen to far away FM
stations where others radios can't!
• Auto-scan: this button allows you to go from one FM station to the
next one - instantly!
• Reset: this button allows you to come back to 88 Mhz and scan again
the full 88 to 108 Mhz FM band!
• Useful everywhere: clip the Cyber 2000 radio to one ear and place
the seperate earphone in the other ear to start listening to stereo
music while jogging, reading, camping, fishing, working, watching a
sport event... Cyber 2000 is totally hand free, without any sound
distorsion!
Then:
http://www.actcointernational.com/mini_fm_radio.htm
Probably the Smallest FM Radio in the World!
PERSONAL MINI FM RADIO
Discreet - Use Almost Anywhere!
Attaches Comfortably to Ear!
Great for Sporting Events, Yard & House Cleaning!
Auto Scan & Reset Feature!
Lithium Battery Included!
New Improved Sound Quality!
High Quality ABS Plastic Construction!
FM Frequency (88MHz - 108 MHz)
$15.95
And:
http://www.gadgetsuk.com/spystuff.htm
Sinclair Micro In Ear AM Radio
Smallest Radio in the world! Incredible in-ear AM radio designed by
Sir Clive Sinclair. Has two different aerials for different reception
areas. Can receive radio 5 and other sports chanels - get the latest
information while on the move. Comes complete with battery and
key-ring carry case.
Quantity Desired: Sinclair Radio £11.95
And one more just to provide a selection:
http://www.tfortrends.com/worsmalhanfr.html
World's Smallest Hands Free Radio!!
Never use a big personal radio again! Smart Planet has made a radio so
small it fits into your ear. This new technology lets you take it
anywhere and listen to great sounds. The World's Smallest Radio
automatically scans FM stations and has clear strong reception and
sound. Plus it is truly amazing how little it weighs. Free Batteries
Included Ideal for: The gym and jogging Sporting Events Computer Users
Working around the house
World's Smallest Hands Free Radio EL-SP-WR
Regular price: $12.95Sale price: $11.99
I'm sure one of these should work for your application.
Best regards,
-=clouseau=- |
Clarification of Answer by
clouseau-ga
on
15 Oct 2002 21:51 PDT
Hello again,
I modified my search parameters to see what better solution I could
find for you. Searching - in ear wireless receiver - I found:
http://www.dcrs.co.uk/downloads/WirelessKits.pdf
This may be closer to be what you are seeking.
You'll find this device to be very similar:
http://www.ottoeng.com/comm/wirelessaccessorieshome.htm
OTTO’s Wireless Ear Receivers make your OTTO Two and Three Wire kits
perfectly covert. The Wireless Ear Receiver fits securely in your ear
canal. It is comfortable and almost invisible. Used in conjunction
with either the OTTO Flat Pack Inductor or Neck Loop style Inductor to
create the invisible inductive field that transmits the radio’s sound
to the Wireless Ear Receiver.
The Ear Receiver is available in conventional or squelched models. The
squelch technology minimizes electric field interference making the
unit silent in the absence of incoming transmission. All models are
shipped as a kit including carrying pouch, four A10 batteries, fifteen
wax filters, and one wax filter tool.
The Spy Store, at http://www.thespystore.com/audioreceivers.htm ,
shows this high priced minature model:
COVERT WIRELESS MICRO-MINI IN-EAR RECEIVER
ONLY $899.00
The new crystal-controlled Covert Wireless MicroEar In-Ear Receiver is
the result of the latest chip technology (circuitry is integrated in a
single silicon chip) which allows for its miniature size which makes
it ideal for covert communications for law enforcement, government
(currently in use by the DEA and the Secret Service), security,
executive protection, private investigators, and investigative
journalists.
Compatible with any 2-way radio, the COMM-1 features:
Automatic Squelch Circuit (the receiver remains totally silent if no
speech signal appears -- the carrier-operated squelch circuit detects
even the weakest signal without being affected by noise)
High Sensitivity (equalizes the irregularities of the magnetic field
to maintain a steady signal)
Noise Filter (the self-adjusting filter eliminates background noise
from the speech to give clear reception even in noisy environments)
VHF Narrow Band FM (the COMM-1 is a true NB FM receiver, which is
compatible with state of the art professional VHF FM communications in
the 138 to 240MHz band)
However, I think it might be difficult to find an appropriate
transmitter.
If price is no object (and you might desire two way communication),
check this one at Spy Life:
http://www.spylife.com/MicroEar.html
$2695
Our Micro Ear Piece Communicator is the new generation of covert
communication. The first in the world, a complete 2 way communication
system with a unique wireless receiver in the ear.
There are no wires between the receiver (in the ear) and the radio, it
is the ultimate for covert operations.
Another page with these covert devices is Phonak at
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/phonak/ .
Here you'll find:
microEar VHF
microEar is the world’s first "In-the-Ear" radio communications
receiver. It fits in the ear canal and receives a standard narrow band
FM signal on your specific channel in the frequency band from 138 to
240 MHz.
It is THE solution to one-way communications situations, where an
invisible, flexible and wireless system is required.
And Lectret at http://www.lectret.com.sg/Radiocomm/radcomm.htm has
several covert kits available.
Another is available at the bottom of this page:
http://www.advanced-intelligence.com/audio.html
Will any of these fill the bill? If not, let me know what might be
lacking and I'll see if I can find a few more.
-=clouseau=-
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