Choose the Right 3M Peltor Litecom Headset (+ Free Quiz)

3M Litecom Headsets are a popular choice among many industries including industrial, construction, manufacturing and more. They provide adequate hearing protection with a built-in two-way radio to keep everyone connected.

The Litecom series family includes three headsets – the Litecom Pro III, the Litecom Plus, and the Litecom FRS.

To help you find the right headst for you, we built a quiz that gives you the best recommended headset from your answers. Finding the right headset doesn’t have to be hard.

Find Out Which Headset is Right for You

By answering a few yes or no questions based on your communication needs, we’ll recommend a Litecom headset that we think will work best for you.

Questions to Ask Yourself

1. Do you have an existing two-way radio you need to use?
2. Do you need Bluetooth?
3. Do you need intrinsically safe?
4. Do you need Hi-Viz?
5. How many channels do you need?

Question #1: Do You Have an Exisiting Two-Way Radio You Need to Use?

Even though the Litecom headsets have a built-in two-way radio, you may have existing two-way radios you want to use with the headset.

The only headset that is able to be programmed to an existing two-way radio is the Litecom Pro III.

Headset	Part Number
3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – Yellow	MT73H7A4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – Yellow	MT73H7P3E4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – Yelllow	MT73H7B4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – Blue	MT73H7A4D10-NA
3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – Blue	MT73H7P3E4D10-NA
3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – Blue	MT73H7B4D10-NA
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – IS	MT73H7P3E4D10NA-50
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – IS	MT73H7F4D10NA-50
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – IS	MT73H7B4D10NA-50

 

*Intrinsically Safe Model

Learn to Program Your Litecom Headset to Your Radio

Question #2: Do You Need Bluetooth?

Bluetooth let’s you connect to an external device like your cell phone to listen to music and answer calls – without removing the headset.

If you want Bluetooth it’s only available in WS models of the Litecom headsets. Ones without the WS in the name will not have Bluetooth.

Headset	Part Number
3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – Yellow	MT73H7A4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – Yellow	MT73H7P3E4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – Yelllow	MT73H7B4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – Blue	MT73H7A4D10-NA
3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – Blue	MT73H7P3E4D10-NA
3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – Blue	MT73H7B4D10-NA
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – IS	MT73H7P3E4D10NA-50
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – IS	MT73H7F4D10NA-50
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – IS	MT73H7B4D10NA-50
3M WS Litecom Plus – Headband	MT73H7A4610WS6NA
3M WS Litecom Plus – Hard Hat	MT73H7P3E4610WS6NA
3M WS Litecom Plus – Neckband	MT73H7B4610WS6NA

*Intrinsically Safe Models

Question #3: Do You Need Intrinsically Safe?

Litecom headsets are certified intrinsically safe by CSA Group making them safe to use in hazardous areas where the risk of explosions or fire is present.

The only headset that is Intrinsically safe is the 3M Peltor WS Litecom Pro III.

*3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – IS	MT73H7P3E4D10NA-50
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – IS	MT73H7F4D10NA-50
*3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – IS	MT73H7B4D10NA-50

 

Question #4: Do You Need Hi-Viz?

Hi-Viz clothing helps you stay seen and reduces the risk of injury or death. 3M designed select Litecom headsets in a bright yellow color – similar to hi-viz vests and shirts – that helps wearers stay seen.

3M WS Litecom Pro III Headband – Yellow	MT73H7A4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Hard Hat – Yellow	MT73H7P3E4D10NA GB
3M WS Litecom Pro III Neckband – Yelllow	MT73H7B4D10NA GB
3M Litecom Plus Headband – Yellow	MT73H7A4610NA
3M Litecom Plus Hard Hat – Yellow	MT73H7P3E4610NA

 

 

Question #5: How Many Channels Do You Need?

Each headset in the series has its own set number of channels because they have a built-in two-way radio. Channels have their own unique frequency that allows users to communicate with different users or groups. One channel can be used for supervisors while another channel can be used for packaging staff etc. – all without interference.

	Litecom Pro III	Litecom Plus	Litecom FRS
Number of Channels	70	30	22

 

Litecom Pro III vs Plus vs FRS

3M Peltor WS Litecom Pro III

The 3M Peltor Pro III is the most feature rich in the family with everything you need to integrate with your existing radio fleet. It has both analog and DMR two-way radio systems with Bluetooth, external audio jacks, and environmental listening. Environmental listening automatically adjusts listening dependent on your surroundings.

If you need to integrate your existing radio or need a lot of channels, this is the right headset for you.

Channels	70
Bluetooth	Yes
Intrinsically Safe Models?	Yes
Hi-Viz models?	Yes
Programming to existing radio?	Yes
Environmental Listening	Yes
External Audio Jack	Yes
Noise Canceling Microphone	Yes

 

3M Litecom Plus

The Litecom Plus is the step down from the Pro III with a few less channels and features. It still has Bluetooth (in select models) and environmental listening to adjust audio to your surroundings but doesn’t have the ability to integrate to an existing radio.

This is a good headset if you don’t need to integrate a radio, want more channels, and work in environments where the environmental listening feature will help.

Channels	30
Bluetooth	Select Models (WS only)
Intrinsically Safe	No
Hi-Viz models?	Yes
Programming to existing radio?	No
Environmental Listening	Yes
External Audio Jack	Yes
Noise Canceling Microphone	Yes

 

3M Litecom FRS

This headset is best for small groups who don’t need many channels and all the additional features such as Bluetooth and environmental listening – making it the least expensive in the family.

Channels	22
Bluetooth	No
Intrinsically safe?	No
Hi-Viz models	No
Programming to existing radio?	No
Environmental Listening	No
External Audio Jack	No
Noise-Canceling Microphone	Yes

 

Nexts Steps...

First Source Wireless is an authorized dealer of 3M Peltor. We have helped hundreds of companies find the right 3M Litecom headset that best fits their communication needs.

Still need help finding the right headset? We are here to help. Reach out to us at 800-991-4569 or contact us here and we’ll be happy to help.