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Review Summary For : Heil Ergonomic Hand Switch HS2
Reviews: 47MSRP: $29.00
Description:
Pistol grip type PTT switch compatible with many/most/all Heil microphones
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.heilsound.com
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K5JZ Rating: 2008-06-06
The perfect hand switch. Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I will never be without them. The fit and feel is as good as it gets. The switch has a unique "snap" that makes it a joy to use.

73,
George K5JZ
VK2FTNY Rating: 2008-04-13
Better than the footswitch Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Being lucky enough to have both the Heil footswitch and Heil handswitch i feel safe to say the handswitch is definatley the better of the 2.In the hand it feels quite sturdy and seems well made even thou it is completly plastic.But it definetly has a more positive keying action than the dual microswitch foot peddle.I originally bought it for the Heil proset plus headset but now use it to key all my mics as i like the positive action and it is comfortable to hold in the hand even for long haul contests or the long hours of chatting to friends.In the year that ive been using the handswitch it has proven reliable and has not given me any trouble and it is used almost everyday.As for the unit being plastic is seems quite durable and still looks like new with no signs of cracking or deterioration even thou it is my main keyer in the shack.
KI4CRA Rating: 2008-01-05
SWEET! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have had my switch for almost a year now, I use it with my Heil ProSet. It fits the hand very well, no stress, no strain, no rinky dink button you have to press. I told a very good friend of mine who needed a new hand switch about the one I have. Finally convinced him to go ahead and order one, he called me a day or so after he received it and all he had to say was WOW! Every one I know who uses this particular hand switch likes it.


73 de Mark
AI4HO
KE4GRP Rating: 2007-11-04
It works. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Switch works just fine. Much better than the old grey switch, which made my thumb throbe. Gave it only a 4 because of the somewhat cheezy construction. Unfortunately,I have had problems with Heil conectors wearing out to quickly in the past. Hopefully this will hold up.

73
K1WJ Rating: 2007-07-11
Works good so far Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Nice Hand switch, has a nice feel in the hand & trigger switch feels just right to me. Quality of unit also seems fine. If it holds up and works for a few years I'll be very pleased. Works well with Heil cables. I've had mine for 3 months with no issues at all.
73, David K1WJ
N6BIZ Rating: 2007-04-24
excellent Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
now this is one of these that u just gotta have
W2DIP Rating: 2007-04-07
Mine has a short Time Owned: N.A.
When I got it I loved it. It felt good and allowed me to sit back and use my mic on a boom. Then after about two hours use my radio kept going into transmit by itself. I thouht the problem was with my radio but then I noticed that when I moved the grip to the left or right the transmit light went on. I ran my fingers over the wire and found a spot on the wire that if bent caused the radio to go into transmit.

I was mildly amused at this as Heil touts its Heil wire and yet there is a short in mine. How this could happen escapes me as I would think that the two wires inside are insulated and therefore should not short.

Anyway I now have to spend more money to mail it bn back and wait for it to come back.

Other than it breaking after two hours it fits the hand well and feels good.

KI6AKR Rating: 2007-03-24
Hands off my microphone! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
The HS-2 is a nice alternative to the microphone's PTT switch - especially if you were born with an itchy trigger finger that likes to quick-key.

It's a light-weight pistol-grip that's comfortable to hold, and keying my Heil mikes by "remote control" has become second nature to me. Now, I wouldn't have it any other way!

73 from KI6AKR

M3GNM Rating: 2007-01-19
Excellent product! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Having bought the HS2, I was more than impressed with the build quality and general layout. Felt like a fighter pilot evertime I pressed the switch. Before I had bought the HS2 I had been using the VOX on my Ft897D, however I found that if I dropped anything on the desk, moved the wrong way or had to sneeze, cough etc, it would open the mic. Yes I know that you can turn down the mic gain and so forth, however when the phone went off, it was quite embarrassing when it went out over the local repeater! HI! A must have I would say, easy to use etc. 13 oz pressure it perfect! Can't understand why anyone would give this less than 5/5. Heil products have yet gain set the standard!
KB3IHY Rating: 2006-02-06
Love It !! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I really love this switch. Easy to use .... Very ergonomic.
73's ...
Len