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KC9NCS
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 9, 2011 15:06
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Excellent mic delivers solid audio performance
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have two Heil GM-4's, one on a Kenwood TS-2000, the other on a Kenwood TS-940.
On my 940, the GM-4 delivers too much low end when set on wide. I used to run an MC-60 on this rig and routinely received audio compliments on it, so I figured a Heil would only improve that. Not so, specially when set on Wide. on Narrow by itself it seems to work well, turning on the Speech Processor just adds to the high-end when the GM-4 is set on narrow. On the Narrow setting on the 940, the general "complaint" is that I sound "nasally" to those who've heard my voice in person. Others don't seem to notice.
On my TS-2000 it's another story entirely. The GM-4 works extremely well. The audio settings that Heil recommends are really a "starting point" more than anything else. I have the mic gain set a little higher than Heil recommends. I've not had any reason to even think about engaging the speech processor on the TS-2000. I also had the wideband transmit mod performed on this rig which I'm sure helps.
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VK3LBT
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 15, 2011 03:46
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Excellent Mic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used the GM5 on a Ten Tec Orion 2, FT847, IC910H and now a fully restored TS520s, with all good results.
But it has come into its own on the TS520S, with the wide range giving good bottom and mid range response, great for rag chewing on 80/40. The narrow range has been particularly good on 20m and again on 80 & 40. Admittedly I have done some work on the 520s audio response but the comments over the last few weeks are the best I have heard whilst using this mic on the 520s. For those who might consider using this on a 520s I would suggest as a starting point that you set the processing at about 4 on the mic/processing which will add just a slight amount of top end with the wide setting on mic.. However if you want the deeper rounded response set the mic gain, with processing off, from between 5 to 6 and sit back for easy rag chewing.
Have had this mic for about 6 years and love it will not part with this one.
Cheers Barry VK3LBT
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N6MJS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 29, 2011 19:11
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Love it
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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A year or so ago I went to an open house at HRO San Diego. I met Chip Margelli, K7JA there He was one of the guys on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno doing Morse Code and competing against kids doing text messages. I was interested in a Heil microphone, but did not know which type to buy. They have about 8 on display. Chip asked me what type transceiver I had - FT990. He explained why the GM-5 was a good match for my radio. He also explained the difference between the Yaesu mics and the Heil. He said the English dialect works best with the GM-5 vs. the Yaesu. I am sure Chip could have easily convinced me to buy a much more expensive Heil microphone, but he didn't. I therefore trusted his advice. At the time, Chip was employed by Heil. I remembered this advice and did buy the mic over the holidays. I have received many good reports from this mic. I elected to purchase the 5.0 as it was on sale for $99.00 at San Diego HRO since the new 5.1 was just released.
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N4KC
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 24, 2010 08:03
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If you are throwing it away
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I wish the OM who threw his Goldline away had let me know. And if anyone else is considering such action, drop me a note. I'll gladly pay shipping. This is one fine microphone, specifically designed for amateur radio use. If you have serious RF problems, the mic is the indicator, not the problem. (By the way, the RE-20 is a good broadcast/recording studio mic and sells for about $400...four times the cost of the Goldline.)
Anecdotal I know, but I had two SSB QSOs yesterday on two different bands, both DX. And both strongly complimented me on my audio without prompting. Heil Goldline with "5" element selected, Kenwood TS-2000 set up as Heil recommends, and nothing else.
My only complaint is the tiny little toggle switch that seems fragile and sometimes gets flipped to "Wide" accidentally.
So if you are going to throw one away...
73,
Don N4KC
www.n4kc.com
www.donkeith.com
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KC0JGJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 23, 2010 08:45
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One Rock Solid Mic!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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For the last 10 years I have owned a Goldline Mic. I have also owned several other Heil Products. I find the mic perform solidly. It is a consistent performer. I have never had a problem. I recommend Heil products to all my friends. I don't see a product out their that can match it for the Price.
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N5IFH
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Rating: 1/5
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Dec 23, 2010 03:29
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Not for me either!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I've owned two of the Heil mics over the years, gave one of them away and threw the other in the trash! Bought an Electro-Voice RE-20 and have never looked back! Quality construction and outstanding performance!
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KC2GUY
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 22, 2010 19:00
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No. 1 Ham Professional Mic
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have the GM series Duel Element mic for Icom radios. I have many years of audio experience, and have a sophisticated audio chain for my Icom Pro 2 into my amp. I have used many of the top rated Mics, and find the Heil GM series Duel Element Mic to top them all for ham radio.
I have often gotten unsolicited reports of Great Audio without my audio chain activated ! In my opinion, this mic can easily stand up to mics costing 2-3 times as much...in both sound and fit and finish quality.
By accident, I broke the element switch. I sent it to the Heil Hospital and it was returned in lass than a week, with a new switch installed.NO CHARGE, even though i had enclosed my credit card info for billing !
I just recently bought the Heil Handi Mic, as I do not like the stock Icom hand Mic. Again, sound performance, and build quality for the price is amazing.
This is one great AMERICAN company, with first class products and service. Their cables and accessories are high quality as well. I will turn to Heil first for my Microphone and audio cable needs, and you should too.
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N4MJG
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 25, 2010 11:43
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Great GoldLine !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I never any problem whatsoever ! I even using the Xenyxe 802 on FT-847 not even the RF problem either !
I had this mike since 2001
73
Jackie
N4MJG
WWW.N4MJG.COM
Soon to be cw operatetor !
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AA6TJ
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Rating: 2/5
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Nov 25, 2010 09:05
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Not for me.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased a Goldline for my Yaesu FT-950. It had serious RF problems. Heil's website suggests unscrewing the ring nut to unground the microphone. I tried that. Heil's website also says to solder a wire in the microphone cable such that the microphone is grounded due to supposedly poor transceiver grounds. I tried that. Finally I solved the problem. I purchased a Yaesu MD100. Love it.
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KB2VYZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 23, 2010 19:41
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GREAT Audio!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Heil GM-4 was the first aftermarket microphone that I had purchased, which was for my Kenwood TS-2000. What a GREAT sounding microphone, especially using the wide setting for general ragchewing. I also have to mention the high quality construction of the microphone itself. I have since graduated to a Yaesu FT-2000, with the Heil PR-781, which is another well made, great sounding microphone produced by Heil.
73 de Frank/KB2VYZ
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