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Compare Eartec and Silynx crane communication headsets for crane crews: what each does, prices, setup, and how to choose between them.

Eartec's pages describe multi-user headset systems with noise-canceling microphones and dustproof, waterproof headsets [^1] [^1] [^1]. Which one fits depends on whether the crew needs Eartec's described multi-user headset setup or something else.

| Option | Own fee | Card fee |
|---|---|---|
| Eartec | Price not published [^1] | not published |
| Silynx | Price not published | not published |
| OperatorLink | Free to use; no paid plan is built yet [^2] | not published |

## The short answer

A crane crew member needs to hear signals clearly while the crane moves and talk to the rest of the crew without shouting over machinery. Eartec's pages describe multi-user headset systems with noise-canceling microphones and dustproof, waterproof headsets [^1] [^1] [^1]. Which one fits depends on whether the crew needs the multi-user headset setup Eartec describes or a different set of features.

## What Eartec, Silynx is built for

The facts gathered for this page describe several things about Eartec, all taken from its own pages. Both the EPak and PRO16 systems allow users to connect and communicate on the same setup [^1]. The Lazer-Pro headsets carry an IP65 certification for dust and water resistance [^1]. All Eartec headsets include noise-canceling microphone technology to filter out background machinery noise [^1]. The Lazer-Pro headset links to the radio by Bluetooth without wires [^1]. The EPak beltpack weighs 2.5 oz and is worn clipped to clothing or tucked inside a pocket [^1]. Users can add more crew members to a system at any time [^1]. For Silynx, the facts gathered here do not describe what its headsets do or how they work on a crane jobsite, so this page does not say what it does for those jobs. A crew that wants to learn about Silynx should check with the company directly.

## What OperatorLink is built for

OperatorLink is made by the team that publishes this site. For a crane crew member, it shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a phone browser [^2]. A STOP releases every held direction on every phone and shows a full-screen alert to everyone else [^2]. HOLD and SLOW stay on for everyone in the jobsite and are cleared when the last person leaves [^2]. Holding a move button keeps sending that move to the other phones, and if the move stops arriving for 2 seconds, the other phones drop it [^2]. One-tap messages such as Go Ahead, Copy That and All Clear are sent as chat [^2]. Anyone who joins can take part in a voice call run from the phone browser [^2].

## Pricing and fees

The facts gathered for this page do not give a price for either Eartec system or for Silynx headsets, so those prices are not published here. Eartec does say that customers can buy a set, try it, and return it for a full refund if they do not like it [^1]. Eartec items must be returned undamaged within 30 calendar days of receipt to qualify for the refund [^1]. If a customer chooses Expedited shipping and returns the set, the shipping fee is deducted from the refund [^1]. OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet [^2]. The card fee is not published for any option. A crew that expects to pay a card fee should ask each provider for it before choosing.

## Setting it up on a jobsite

For Eartec, both the EPak and PRO16 systems allow users to connect on the same setup [^1]. Users can add more crew members to a system at any time [^1]. The Lazer-Pro headset links to the radio by Bluetooth without wires [^1]. The EPak beltpack weighs 2.5 oz and is worn clipped to clothing or tucked inside a pocket [^1]. Orders ship within 1-3 business days [^1]. The facts gathered here do not describe how a crew is paired, how channels are managed, or how a system is started for the first time, so the crew should confirm those steps with Eartec before a shift.

OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install [^2]. The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it [^2]. Phones can add the app to their home screen as a standalone app [^2]. A jobsite link stops working 12 hours after the first person joins [^2], and a jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after 3 idle hours [^2]. Button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in the browser [^2].

For Silynx, the facts gathered here do not describe how a crew is added, how signals pass, or how a jobsite is started. The crew should confirm all setup steps with Silynx directly before a shift.

## Things to check before you choose

How many crew members need to connect at once, and does each tool support that number? Eartec's pages say both its EPak and PRO16 systems allow users to connect and communicate on the same setup [^1], but Silynx has no user count published here.

Which phones or devices does the crew already carry? Eartec uses headsets and beltpacks, while OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install [^2].

Does the crew need headsets that resist dust and water on site? Eartec's Lazer-Pro headsets carry an IP65 rating [^1], but Silynx's resistance is not published here.

What will each option cost the crew, and is there a return policy if it does not work out? Eartec allows returns within 30 days for a full refund [^1] [^1], but Silynx's return policy is not published here.

Which signals does the crew need on a jobsite, and how will you test that each tool passes them before a lift?

## How to choose

If the crew needs a multi-user headset system, Eartec's pages describe both its EPak and PRO16 systems allowing users to connect and communicate on the same setup [^1]. If the crew needs headsets that resist dust and water, Eartec's Lazer-Pro headsets carry an IP65 certification [^1]. If the crew needs noise-canceling microphones to cut through machinery noise, Eartec says all its headsets include that [^1]. If the crew needs a wireless link between headset and radio, Eartec's Lazer-Pro uses Bluetooth to connect without wires [^1]. If the crew needs a free start with no paid plan, OperatorLink is currently free to use [^2]. If the crew needs a stop that reaches every phone, OperatorLink's sources describe a STOP that releases every held direction and shows a full-screen alert to everyone else [^2]. For Silynx, no facts are gathered on this page, so a crew should check with the company before choosing it. A crew that needs both headset hardware and browser-based signals should check each option against both needs, because no single source here covers both.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many users can Eartec connect on one system?

Eartec's pages say both the EPak and PRO16 systems allow users to connect and communicate on the same setup [^1]. Users can add more crew members at any time [^1]. Silynx has no user count published on this page, so a crew should confirm its limit directly before choosing.

### Is OperatorLink free to use?

OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet [^2]. The sources cited on this page give no price beyond that. The card fee is not published for any option, so a crew that expects to pay one should check before choosing. Prices can change, so confirm the current terms with the product before a shift.

### Are Eartec headsets dustproof and waterproof?

Eartec's Lazer-Pro headsets carry an IP65 certification, meaning they are fully dustproof and waterproof [^1]. The PRO16 with Monarch system is also listed but the facts gathered here do not give a rating for the Monarch headset. A crew that needs that rating for Monarch should check with Eartec directly.

### What is Eartec's return policy?

Eartec says customers can buy a set, try it, and return it for a full refund if they do not like it [^1]. Items must be returned undamaged within 30 calendar days of receipt to qualify [^1]. If Expedited shipping was chosen and the set is returned, the shipping fee is deducted from the refund [^1].

### Does OperatorLink work on iPhone?

OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install [^2]. A phone can add it to its home screen as a standalone app [^2]. On Android browsers, signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, but iPhone Safari ignores the buzz [^2]. A crew with iPhones should check whether the on-screen alert is enough for its needs.

OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet. [^2] - [Visit OperatorLink](/go/start)

## Sources

[^1]: Eartec, eartecindustrial.com/crane-lift, read 2026-10-08 (https://eartecindustrial.com/crane-lift/)
[^2]: OperatorLink's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start)