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AF4KK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 2, 2012 06:03
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Excellent speaker!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It does what it's supposed to do WHEN it's supposed to do it!! It's cool to turn the DSP on and listen for the processor to find and "kill" the QRM/N!! It works very well and I'm very happy with it!!
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WZ3O
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Rating: 4/5
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Jul 25, 2011 07:59
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Very, very nice.... Almost a "5"...
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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OK, bought a "used" one, was mobile with an IC-706 MKiiG, it transformed my mobile experience.... Made all but unreadable stations clear & intelligible..
No, it doesn't make a noisy HF band sound like FM, but sure did allow me to work many, many HF DX mobile QSO's I would otherwise have missed...
Liked it so well I bought a second "used" one, both are in pristine condition & work very well, even with an IC-7000 as my base station. Use the 7000 wide open with little to no DSP & it makes HF DX a very pleasnt experience... Yes I could fiddle with all the bells & whistles the 7000 has & probably get an even better signal, but why bother when a "flip of a switch" does darn near as well...
No,static crashes don't "disappear" as I've read others claim, but all the crashes, atmospheric & other noises all but go away...
So, find one in good condition used & buy it, I did ...Twice...
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KG6BIW
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 24, 2008 14:58
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Mobile God send
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Verticle screwdriver, mobile in a jeep XJ, my IC-706MKIIG just didn't have the filtering, even w/ factory DSP, to eliminate both QRM & QRN picked up by that antenna, not to mention engine noise coming in electrically. This made all the difference in the world, eliminating almost all QRN, the vast majority of engine/electrical system noise and reducing much QRM. Been using it for 8 years plus now. No flaws, even in a dusty jeep.
One caveat: There is a draw from this speaker even with the DSP turned off. Having the radio turned off does not cut the draw. I wired the speaker directly to a battery source to avoid the possibility of admitting noise around the filter. If, doing so, you let your car park for a week or more you will come back to a dead battery. I would suggest coming off the accessory power and using a relay if that happens to introduce unwanted noise. As a ham we should be used to these kind of technicalities. A small effort for the results.
I understand the Western Mountain version comes closest to the original and will go there for my next one.
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K9DDB
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 17, 2008 12:20
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GREAT PERFORMANCE...BUT
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I had used the Clear Speech speaker for about 3 years in my 1993 Chevrolet Astro van with a Icom IC-706mkIIG. The Astro is prone to a lot number of elecrical noises not the least of which was computer hash. The noise blanker in the '706 was marginal as best. The Clear Speech made a night and day difference in my ability to work stations while the engine was running. Remember, if you can't hear 'em, you can't work 'em!! I added a subminature switch to turn power off when it was not being used. The only reason I did not give it a 5 is that I NEEDED to run the volume on the '706 wide open most of the time in order to get a comfortable listening level, even though the speaker was mounted right behind my left ear on the B pillar. Still in all, a great product. So sorry to hear they are no longer being produced.
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N2ETJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 21, 2007 15:08
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Long Term Report
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had this speaker, dsp, for over 5 years now with no problems. It makes listening to the radio for extended periods much more enjoyable... less fatigue. It really gets rid of the noise and often makes the difference between no copy and solid copy. If they still made these, would buy another in a heart beat. Works great with my Pro 3.... if you can find one, buy it
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W6RMC
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 21, 2007 14:16
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Stunning - 4.9
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The only thing that keeps this from being a 5 is lack of an on/off switch.
I have had this in my Dodge pickup for 5 years now working with an Alinco DX70. The best way I can sum it up is: WOW.
Switch it from normal to DSP and the difference in signal is stunning.
I don't know about them now that Heil has them. But the older model I have is an outstanding piece of gear. I have had no problems with it.
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W4WIL
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Rating: 0/5
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Jan 25, 2006 04:46
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over priced junk!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought a clear speech,had a problem with it,sent it back to heil,they sent my old one back and said there's no problem.poor service,junk!
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NE7X
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2006 21:15
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Less fatigue when listening to HF
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I must have for HF mobiling. Eliminates all the back-ground static and hash, makes listening less fatiguing and no more broadcast AM heterodynes on 40 meters.
For full mobile pictures and installation details, visit my HF mobile website at:
http://www.ne7x.com/mobile.htm
73s, Tom NE7X...
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N4RAP
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Rating: 4/5
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Jul 25, 2005 13:51
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Best in the business
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I drive a 1997 Ford Power Stroke Diesel pickup. The electronic fuel control module and the electric fuel pump create a lot of noise. I have tried grounding, several different antennas, power cord filters, common mode filters, TVI filters, RF chokes, aluminal foil, lead foil, ferrite beads, and snap-on filter chokes. Nothing worked.
My noise level on 20 meters is S-9, and this is the same on 12, 15 and 17 meters. On 40 meters the noise level is 20bd/S-9.
The only thing that worked is the Am Comm Clear Speech Speaker. I have also tried other DSP speakers and even other DSP units, and the ONLY thing that works worth a darn is the Am Comm device. It has made mobile hf enjoyable again. I'm sorry that the original device is no longer in production.
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N1VWX
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 29, 2005 19:43
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Grest Product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just got the new DSP Clearspeaker made by Heil,I have a 706 with no DSP, it is a great improvement.Would recommend this product.N1VWX
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