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| Reviews Summary for Heil HM10 (-4, -5, or Dual elements) |
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Reviews: 19
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Average rating: 4.4/5
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MSRP: $65 (4/5) or 115 (dual) + 30 (int
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Description: Heil Sound microphone
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N5EPI
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Rating: 2/5
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Aug 13, 2008 16:56
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Keep your solder gun warm
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Since day one I have had to solder the wires back to both elms. Heil makes great mic’s but someone was sleeping when they put this mic’s together. I was lucky that when I first received the mic I wrote the color code down to the two elms. It seems like the #4 elm wire is always falling off.
TNK for you time
73's DE N5EPI Tim.
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WY4J
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 23, 2007 11:06
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Great Microphone
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Except for the fact that the mike had an unsoldered connection and had to go back two months after I purchased it. I am VERY happy I've made this purchased. Every time I get on the air all I hear is how GREAT the audio sounds. This mike is a great little match for my Icom 746PRO.
I wish that you did not have to call Heil on your dime since they do not have an 800 number or that they cover the shipping charges on warranty work but like the Rolling Stones song goes, you can't always have what you want, but you can have what you need.
Again, GREAT microphone and BOB was gracious enough to personally call me after receiving the mike and letter in regards to the shipping policy.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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ZL3NB
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 12, 2006 19:54
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No complaints here
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have had the Heil HM10 with the HC5 element since December 2004. Also purchased the appropriate cord etc. It is used with the Kenwood TS2000. I set the Filter Bandwidth to the full 3KHZ with no added TX EQ and just amazed at the reports that come back. For DX with poor propagation or pileup though will shift to 2.2/2.4 khz and sometimes kick the TX EQ/High Boost in which makes it sounds like a HC4 especially if you design your own audio via the ARCP2000 software.
It's crazy how one microphone has made me start enjoying SSB again after many years going without it considering this op was 98% cw till 2 years ago. A good microphone in conjunction a with a good transceiver and a good antenna of course equals "this ham being content". Thanks Bob Heil!
73 de Bill ZL3NB
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AA6A
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 12, 2006 16:04
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A very durable performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've got one of the original dual cartridge versions and it still works great!! It's a very nice match for the kenwood TS-480, and the dual cartridge capability is outstanding. I'd still be using it, had I not upgraded to the GM-5 Mic (Dual cartrige version) which, with my rig, offers a richer full bodied TX audio quality when the mic is set to the Wide setting and the rig TX EQ is set to HB-1 (High Boost 1).
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G0UAA
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 12, 2006 09:05
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Excellant Buy
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just a bit about my settings on the FT920AF
U-51=MIC-EQ=4
U-62=TUSBCAR= 0.300
U-63=PROUSB= -0.200
U-59=TLSBCAR= 0.300
U-60=PROLSB= -0.200
I use with the Processor ON and what a Boost to the Audio it gives, Around 2 inch from the mouth talking straight at it. With no Strain to get the Drive out of the Radio to the AL-811.
Ian G0UAA
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G0UAA
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 12, 2006 08:52
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Excellant
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just installed a Heil HM-10 Dual HC-4/HC-5 on my FT920AF Running 25/50Watts into a AL-811 and its giving Excellant audio results with the DX & local rag chewing. One problem i had with the setup was RF on my transmitted audio, After checking all my connections the problem was my foot switch thats plugged into the rear of the 920 picking up stray RF in the shack even though all my kit is grounded to a earth spike. After unpluging the foot switch all is now Crystal clear & its now being keyed using the PTT fly lead provided on the Heil lead. Hope this may help others. 73's Ian G0UAA CQ DX.
Ps. The Heil is an Excellant,Quality bit of Kit.
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KC2CT
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 31, 2006 13:33
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Outstanding!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've just upgraded my 10 year old HM-10/5 to a dual with the addition of the HC-4 element. All that I can say is, "Wow!" The HC-5/HC-4 combo kicks a**!
I had a question on the mounting of both elements within the microphone and sent an email to Heil Sound. Much to my surprise within hours I received a reply from Bob Heil himself. That is service!
I currently use my HM-10/Dual on an FT-1000MP MkV and a bit of tweaking of the transmit carrier points was all that was required to make the microphone brilliant. No eDSP, no outboard EQ, and close talking the microphone has me receiving many unsolicited audio quality reports. That's good enough for me.
As I said, I have had the HM-10/5 for 10 years now and look forward to at least another 10 years of service from it.
Well done Heil Sound!
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K3GI
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 14, 2006 11:29
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Great piece of equipment
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had my HM-10 with the HC-5 element for 10 years. Originally purchased for use with a Kenwood TS-440S, I've been real pleased with it. It works well with my Kenwood TS-850S and Icom IC-746. I've also used it on a TS-870S. Signal reports on all radios were good, and the audio quality often got positive comments. (Still do.) Just wish I had put out the extra bucks and got the dual element. Never had a problem or complaint with the microphone. I would definitely buy it again.
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VE3TMT
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 28, 2005 19:06
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Owned many Heil Products
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned many Heil mics including the HM-10 dual, Goldine Pro and others and always received comments on the wonderful audio. I once e-mailed Bob and received a fast and courteous response to my questions. I believe Bob would stand behind any of his products anytime.
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K4UOT
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 28, 2005 17:14
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A Differing Opinion
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used mine on a 570D for the last 18 months with no problems and many reports of excellent audio. When I e-mailed Bob about another issue, I received an immediate polite and helpful response that resolved the problem.
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