The MH180H receives radio transmissions via bone conductors placed strategically inside both the left and right headset side piece housings of the headset which rest directly in front of the ears, on the face, when properly positioned and worn. Think of the bone conductor housings as "side burn extensions"
MH180H Headset
The MH180H tactical bone conduction headset allows an operator to receive incoming radio transmissions through his/her facial bones leaving both ears un-colluded to maintain 360 degrees of situational and directional awareness.
The MH180H head frame is crafted form stainless steel and designed to encircle the head from the sides and rear (horizontal) rather than a vertical design that positions the frame over the top of the head. The horizontal frame design is sometimes more user friendly, avoiding helmet padding issues on some older styles of protective helmets. To stabilize the headset from forward movement, once properly fitted on the head, a fully adjustable rubber stabilizer strap is included
Each of the headset's two side piece housings, holding the bone conductors, is sealed to prevent dust, dirt and water ingress
The MH180H headset includes a waterproof, noise canceling boom microphone. The standard model is manufactured with the boom microphone positioned on the left side of the face when worn - this is the traditional build for right handed trigger pullers. Atlantic Signal also manufactures and offers a left handed shooter model upon request
The MH180H is terminated with an Atlantic Signal designed and manufactured 5 conductor Nexus plug assembly, Rather than the traditional plastic housing provided by Nexus for assembly, we chose to develop a ruggedized over-mold to prevent dust, dirt and water ingress while providing added strain and stress relief for the attached cable
notes from the field
Keeping your team safe
I love the headsets and have recommended them as replacements for our current sets to my team commander.