DRE out of business?

[mikea]

I had a screw come loose again from the boom on my DRE ENC-6000 headset. I found a screw and one bolt but I think there's a washer missing.

I see that drecomm.com got picked up by a domain squatter.

Are they out of business? I see that Aircraft Spruce is still selling them.

I guess I'll AvShop and get a phone number for them.

Otherwise it's Ace hardware and Lock-Tite.

 

[mikea]

They're gone. Bummer.

This post has the number for a former employee who says he can fix them.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=10762

I'll call tomorrow.

 

[Ken Ibold]

They've been absent from the trade shows for two years now.

 

[ejensen]

I had a screw come loose again from the boom on my DRE ENC-6000 headset. I found a screw and one bolt but I think there's a washer missing.

I see that drecomm.com got picked up by a domain squatter.

Are they out of business? I see that Aircraft Spruce is still selling them.

I guess I'll AvShop and get a phone number for them.

Otherwise it's Ace hardware and Lock-Tite.

Mike, I can take a look at mine and maybe tell you what's missing. Be tomorrow before I get to the plane.

 

[mikea]

Mike, I can take a look at mine and maybe tell you what's missing. Be tomorrow before I get to the plane.

Thanks. I'll go back to the plane and try sweeping the floor with magnet to see if I can find the washer part.

I may need a new headset anyway. I've been getting complaints from some ATC on being unreadable. I'm going to have the avionics checked now.

 

[ejensen]

Which screw came out? The one at the elbow? I'll take a couple of pictures.

 

[mikea]

Which screw came out? The one at the elbow? I'll take a couple of pictures.

Yeah. I have the bolt, and one v-tapered nut. There must be a washer for under the bolt because the bolt head goes right through the hole on the outer arm.

 

[ejensen]

Yeah. I have the screw, and one v-tapered nut. There must be a washer for under the screw because the screw head goes right through the hole on the outer arm.

I have a lesson scheduled for 11-13 tomorrow. I'll post later in the PM.

 

[mikea]

I have a lesson scheduled for 11-13 tomorrow. I'll post later in the PM.

Thanks! Don't sweat it, Eric. I'm sure I can find a washer that'll work.

Do I get points for catching the tiny bolt, actually picking it out of the folds of my pants, and stuffing it in a pants pocket, while flying an aircraft at 150MPH with no autopilot...AND I managed to find it on landing?

 

[ejensen]

Thanks! Don't sweat it, Eric. I'm sure I can find a washer that'll work.

Do I get points for catching the tiny bolt, actually picking it out of the folds of my pants, and stuffing it in a pants pocket, while flying an aircraft at 150MPH with no autopilot...AND I managed to find it on landing?

You sure do. Good job.

No problem. Camera's in the flight bag. If you do replace yours I might be interested in spare parts. I like mine and was sad they folded.

 

[ejensen]

Here you go Mike. Looks exactly like the threaded end but with a hole drilled thru. I can send high res but I don't think you'll need it.

Eric

 

[mikea]

Here you go Mike. Looks exactly like the threaded end but with a hole drilled thru. I can send high res but I don't think you'll need it.

Eric

THANKS! I still hope I can find it on the floor on the plane.

 

[mikea]

THEY'RE BACK!
http://www.drecommunications.com/aviation_headsets.htm

Talked the guy at Oshkosh. Headsets, Inc. bought DRE and you can get parts and service

I mentioned I have a complete spare set of parts now. What I have now is an extra DRE 6000 headset.

Eric, you want it back?

He said that the old 6000 works with the new battery pack, but the auto shut-off won't work. They changed the way the electronics works.

 

[SkyHog]

What about the DOGG instead?

 

[SCCutler]

THEY'RE BACK!
http://www.drecommunications.com/aviation_headsets.htm

Talked the guy at Oshkosh. Headsets, Inc. bought DRE and you can get parts and service

I mentioned I have a complete spare set of parts now. What I have now is an extra DRE 6000 headset.

Eric, you want it back?

He said that the old 6000 works with teh new battery pack, but teh auto shut-off won't work. They changed the way the electronics works.

Glad to hear this- I have dealt with Headsets, Inc. and they are top-notch in their approach to customer service. I'll wish them the best in ongoing success.

 

[ejensen]

THEY'RE BACK!
http://www.drecommunications.com/aviation_headsets.htm

Talked the guy at Oshkosh. Headsets, Inc. bought DRE and you can get parts and service

I mentioned I have a complete spare set of parts now. What I have now is an extra DRE 6000 headset.

Eric, you want it back?

Maybe,If there is enough left to make it worth fixing. I sure liked them. I wonder what boom would cost.