IC 7000 HM-151 mic cable problem !

[VU3PYG]

Dear All,

I have a problem with the coiled cable of HM-151, Cracks started forming along the cable and the black sheath started coming out. Very strange, i did not expect this with ICOM.
Does anyone know where i can get a replacement from ?

Thank you,
VU3PYG,
Cherry

 

[Robb]

I had no problems getting parts for a Yaesu radio; but never had to get anything from Icom yet.

I would give their parts dept a call on Monday.

http://www.icomuk.co.uk/

BTW - let us know if the Icom parts dept is OK to work with.
Heard they were not.

 

[northern35s]

Same problem with the mic lead on my IC7000, however it hasn't got to a bad state yet so I'll hold off buying a replacement, there's copious amounts of tape to go through before I splash the cash

 

[Se7en]

Hello, Cherry.

I believe the mic cable is double end modular cable which is easly replaced....

 

[VU3PYG]

But where can i get it replaced from ? Do you know any place ?

Thank you,
Cherry

 

[Se7en]

Same problem with the mic lead on my IC7000, however it hasn't got to a bad state yet so I'll hold off buying a replacement, there's copious amounts of tape to go through before I splash the cash

Did you try eBay ?
Next I would suggest phoning 'calling' icom. I am sure they would be more than happy to link u to a site...try hamcity.com or hro

 

[Se7en]

Here

https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/s...keyword=icom+mic+cable&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

Call them they are very helpful over the phone.

 

[FatHam]

Hello, Cherry.

I believe the mic cable is double end modular cable which is easly replaced....

But STUPID expensive from Icom... Over $50 for a coiled cord with RJ45's on either end?

Mine's "sprung" (stretched) and I've yet to find a replacement for a reasonable price. I think I may try ordering one of the $20 (delivered) Icom mics from Hong Kong on Ebay, just to take the cord off of it.

 

[Happy_Hamer]

look at this

RJ-45 Plug HM-133 DTMF Mic for ICOM IC-2720H IC-2820H | eBay

scrap the mic, keep the cord

 

[FatHam]

look at this

RJ-45 Plug HM-133 DTMF Mic for ICOM IC-2720H IC-2820H | eBay

scrap the mic, keep the cord

That's what I was talking about...

I showed that ad to Mole the other day... Wondering if he needed a "shoulder/speaker mic" for his 7000...

 

[Se7en]

But STUPID expensive from Icom... Over $50 for a coiled cord with RJ45's on either end?

Mine's "sprung" (stretched) and I've yet to find a replacement for a reasonable price. I think I may try ordering one of the $20 (delivered) Icom mics from Hong Kong on Ebay, just to take the cord off of it.

Thats exactly what id do. I didnt mention a china mic because of the hardcore hams who just have to have the $80 cord ! Hihi

 

[FatHam]

I had sent that seller a message a while ago asking if it was indeed a double ended RJ45 cord as pictured, but never did get a reply. The same pic also shows an ICOM logo on the back, but I seriously doubt that what they're shipping is an ICOM part...

I just rolled the $15 dice and ordered one, so I'll report back on the cable when it arrives. Stand by to stand by...

 

[Happy_Hamer]

If you can install your own RJ-45 plugs here is an option

OPEK MC8-6 3FT MICROPHONE MIC CABLE COILED CORD 8 WIRE | eBay

But for 2 dollars more, that $15 dollar one might be worth the extra 2 bucks?

The Opek cord only listing is in California so it may arrive faster for people in the states (AcidRod, Vannila Sky, Moleculo)

 

[Happy_Hamer]

HM-133

HM133

PIN1 + 8VOLT OUTPUT ( 10 ma max )
PIN2 UP/DOWN
PIN3 + 8VOLTS IN ( No connection IC2100H )
PIN4 PTT
PIN5 MIC GROUND
PIN6 MIC
PIN7 GROUND/EARTH
PIN8 DATA IN ( No connection IC2100H )

HM-151

HM151

PIN1 + 8VOLT OUTPUT ( 10 ma max )
PIN2 UP/DOWN
PIN3 + 8VOLTS SW
PIN4 PTT
PIN5 MIC GROUND
PIN6 MIC
PIN7 GROUND/EARTH
PIN8 DATA IN

They both look the same

On the HM-133 pin1 is on the far left and pin8 on the far right

On the HM-151 it is opposite, BUT, the connector is upside down.

I would think they are the same based on that

Either way, it does not matter since you are only using the cord.

The only thing I would do is make a note of your current RJ-45 connectors and make sure as they sit side by side the wires are matched (SAME COLOR) at both ends.

Here is an extra cord I have from a Yaesu FT-817

If you look, the colors are the same left to right so it is not a crossover cord. If the Icom is the same, non crossover, then any non crossover cord will work, even a short ethernet cable.

 

[FatHam]

Well the mic linked above showed up from China today...

Not only is it a double RJ45, but they're wired the same at each end as mentioned above, AND it came with a genuine (I think) "Made in Japan" Icom HM-133 mic.



Problem solved...