Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I am considering buying a set for my outdoor experiences.   I heard they have a 1/8" stereo or similiar input connector, but the literature doesn't show it.  I would really like a set of hearing protection that has an input connector for other devices, I pod, Walkman as analog tuning can be tricky.  Do the WorkTunes have an input connector or do I need something else? 

I think I have found the AO Safety RaceTunes AM/FM Radio which I think have a 1/8" stereo input jack.  Does anyone know if that is correct?  I remember some board members having something like this.  It seems they are hard to find. 

I think it was Faithful Frank that had the racetunes.

Hi Ajace. I got the Racetunes last summer and they are great. Yes they do have the input for An Ipod, cd player, or a scanner.
I bought mine online for around $60, which was the best I found. The batteries last a long time too. I only have been using the Radio with mine just for the variety. I'm sure Faithful Frank will chime in. He really enjoys his too. Heres a link.

http://www.leadersafety.com/index.cfm

                                                                                                                    Kevin

Thanks for the information.  I ordered my Racetunes today.  At the latest, they should be here Monday.  I bought them from the earplug store on Yahoo Shopping.  The total including 2-3 day shipping was $66 and some odd cents.  I hope I don't look like I'm trying to fly something with these things.      

Dear Ajace,
Sorry...between work, etc, I have not been as "faithful" as usual to the forum........
Yes, I have and love the racetunes.....batteries last forever, and they are good ear protection.
I'm sure if you want to spend mega-bucks more you could fine even better noise stopping protection, but these are good.....and the ability to listen to the radio OR your IPOD........
( BOY DO I LOVE MY IPOD..!!!!!! )

Sorry......I got caught up in the moment...

Back to the Racetunes.........I do like them..nice to even wear inside without OPE running when the grandkids are around......Ya don't hear kids, wives or anything!

You just put them on, turn up the volume .and go to your "happy place"...........

Let us know how you like them.  My 16 year old even likes them , and uses them all the time when using OPE..........he likes turkey hunting, and wants to still hear the turkeys when he gets "old", like even 40 or so.............!

Frank D.

Thanks for your review Frank.  It appears they are very popluar.  I just got an email from the online merchant, and they are backordered and won't ship until April 15th. 

Dear Ajace,
Sorry to hear they are back-ordered......that's only a week away....and while some people will be dreading April 15th, you will be looking forward to it!
I went through some old paperwork and found I bought mine online last year at www.safety4home.com.  They are currently selling them there for $63.00, no tax or shipping.

I don't know about you, but we won't be mowing or anything for another month or so anyway.......

Frank D.

Well, I usually clear out the salt cinders that the plows leave behind with my Echo ES-230.  I have mowed once, but need to get the cinders moved before really start mowing.  How about you guys, do you care if the cinders get up under your mowing deck when you go out into the street to turn around?   I am really looking forward to those Racetunes!!   

Ajace, I am going to own one of those one of these days. They are awsome and I have seen people use them before. Being able to hook up a ipod or other music device is a great feature to have aswell! I am sorry that your racetunes is backordered and you have to wait till April 15th! Now you know how I felt when I ordered my computer parts on November 2002 and did not get them till Febuary 2003!

The reason I bought the Racetunes is because of the input connection.  I hope it lasts for a while.