Heil Mobile Mike (HMM)

[W1GUH]

I got one because I suspected the mic that came with my '857 wasn't getting the job done. It's actually a dual element mic, with one element being "full range" and the other, called "dx" restricts the audio to be more "punchy."

I haven't had it long, but it seems well made, and, with the Yaesu adapter, was plug and play with the radio. Haven't had a QSO yet where condx warranted a critical audio report, but I haven't had any "bad audio" reports.

The mic comes standard with a standard 8-pin round, metal, mic connector, and I'm glad of that. The adapter (RJ45 to mic connector) was $25.00, but that saved me money because a crimper for an RJ-45 if $40.00. And I now can try different mics on the "real" mic connector!

Only one question or mystery. This mic doesn't show up on the Heil website. Guess I should contact them about that.

Given Heil's reputation, I expect I'm going to really love this mic the more I get to know it.

[KC0MIS]

I spoke to Bob Heil about this via email.
I have an HMM and LOVE IT!
Unfortunately, Bob said that the HMM is no longer made.

73,
Chuck

[W1GUH]

Originally Posted by KC0MIS

I spoke to Bob Heil about this via email.
I have an HMM and LOVE IT!
Unfortunately, Bob said that the HMM is no longer made.

73,
Chuck

Thanks Chuck, I thought that might be the case. Guess I got very lucky that Jun's had one when I walked in.

I guess that if he'd told you why the don't make it anymore you would have shared that. Maybe not much demand?

[KC0MIS]

Paul,

Bob did not indicate why the HMM was discontinued.

73,
Chuck