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Kent Powell

MH3 Mic

I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several
cracks in the case. I returned my first one to Elecraft and received this
one at a reduced price. This time I asked about the proper adhesive to
hold it together. The answer:
"As the hand microphones are third party devices which we buy ourselves, I
will pass the word internally, . . . . . .Further, since we do not repair
them, we do not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use."
I'm concerned this is the answer for all third party components!

Anyone have any ideas on a glue that will work. I've tried several. Next
step is rewire a $20 ebay speaker-mic.
K5WTS
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Michael Walker

Re: MH3 Mic

Hi Kent

You might find that getting another Mic and cabling it correctly might be
your best option.

Elecraft does what other vendors do. Mic's are disposable and most are
made off shore.

Mike

On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 9:18 AM Kent Powell <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several
> cracks in the case. I returned my first one to Elecraft and received this
> one at a reduced price. This time I asked about the proper adhesive to
> hold it together. The answer:
> "As the hand microphones are third party devices which we buy ourselves, I
> will pass the word internally, . . . . . .Further, since we do not repair
> them, we do not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use."
> I'm concerned this is the answer for all third party components!
>
> Anyone have any ideas on a glue that will work. I've tried several. Next
> step is rewire a $20 ebay speaker-mic.
> K5WTS
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Doug Nathan

Re: [CSGuys] Fwd: MH3 Mic

Hi Mike,
Elecraft has a one year warranty, which covers this situation nicely.
"During the first year after date of purchase, Elecraft will replace
defective or missing parts free of charge"
The second microphone, received in a broken state, is certainly covered.
We DO want you to succeed.
Cheers,
Doug in Customer Support.

*From:* Michael Walker <[hidden email]>

> *Date:* June 11, 2019 at 6:48:46 AM PDT
> *To:* Kent Powell <[hidden email]>
> *Cc:* "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> *Subject:* *Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic*
>
> Hi Kent
>
> You might find that getting another Mic and cabling it correctly might be
> your best option.
>
> Elecraft does what other vendors do. Mic's are disposable and most are
> made off shore.
>
> Mike
>
> On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 9:18 AM Kent Powell <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several
>
> cracks in the case. I returned my first one to Elecraft and received this
>
> one at a reduced price. This time I asked about the proper adhesive to
>
> hold it together. The answer:
>
> "As the hand microphones are third party devices which we buy ourselves, I
>
> will pass the word internally, . . . . . .Further, since we do not repair
>
> them, we do not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use."
>
> I'm concerned this is the answer for all third party components!
>
>
> Anyone have any ideas on a glue that will work. I've tried several. Next
>
> step is rewire a $20 ebay speaker-mic.
>
> K5WTS
>
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Barry K3NDM

Re: MH3 Mic

In reply to this post by Kent Powell

I would contact Heil. The mics that Elecraft use/sells are theirs. Heil
should be able to get your answers.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 9:19 AM Kent Powell <[hidden email]> wrote:

Don Wilhelm

Re: MH3 Mic

Barry,

I do not believe that is true anymore (except for the ProSet-K2).
The original MH2 microphone was Heil, but that was changed a very long
time ago.

Since you just bought the MH3, your best recourse is to contact Elecraft
about a replacement.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/11/2019 2:15 PM, Barry LaZar wrote:

> I would contact Heil. The mics that Elecraft use/sells are theirs. Heil
> should be able to get your answers.
>
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
>
> On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 9:19 AM Kent Powell <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several
>> cracks in the case. I returned my first one to Elecraft and received this
>> one at a reduced price. This time I asked about the proper adhesive to
>> hold it together. The answer:
>> "As the hand microphones are third party devices which we buy ourselves, I
>> will pass the word internally, . . . . . .Further, since we do not repair
>> them, we do not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use."
>> I'm concerned this is the answer for all third party components!

Barry K3NDM

Re: MH3 Mic

Don,
Interesting. My KX3 is s/n 324, an oldie. Do you know who is making
the new mics? I, too, may need that info for future reference.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 2:40 PM Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Barry,
>
> I do not believe that is true anymore (except for the ProSet-K2).
> The original MH2 microphone was Heil, but that was changed a very long
> time ago.
>
> Since you just bought the MH3, your best recourse is to contact Elecraft
> about a replacement.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 6/11/2019 2:15 PM, Barry LaZar wrote:
> > I would contact Heil. The mics that Elecraft use/sells are theirs. Heil
> > should be able to get your answers.
> >
> > 73,
> > Barry
> > K3NDM
> >
> > On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 9:19 AM Kent Powell <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> >> I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several
> >> cracks in the case. I returned my first one to Elecraft and received
> this
> >> one at a reduced price. This time I asked about the proper adhesive to
> >> hold it together. The answer:
> >> "As the hand microphones are third party devices which we buy
> ourselves, I
> >> will pass the word internally, . . . . . .Further, since we do not
> repair
> >> them, we do not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use."
> >> I'm concerned this is the answer for all third party components!
>

Don Wilhelm

Re: MH3 Mic

I don't think any of the MH3 microphones were made by Heil, although I
may be mistaken.
I would not be surprised if Elecraft had several vendors for the
microphones - a much better solution than having a single source supplier.

In any case, contact [hidden email] for assistance. If the
microphone is out of warranty, then order a new one.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/11/2019 2:45 PM, Barry LaZar wrote:

> Don,
> Interesting. My KX3 is s/n 324, an oldie. Do you know who is
> making the new mics? I, too, may need that info for future reference.
>
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
>
> On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 2:40 PM Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>
> Barry,
>
> I do not believe that is true anymore (except for the ProSet-K2).
> The original MH2 microphone was Heil, but that was changed a very
> long
> time ago.
>
> Since you just bought the MH3, your best recourse is to contact
> Elecraft
> about a replacement.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 6/11/2019 2:15 PM, Barry LaZar wrote:
> > I would contact Heil. The mics that Elecraft use/sells are
> theirs. Heil
> > should be able to get your answers.
> >
> > 73,
> > Barry
> > K3NDM
> >
> > On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 9:19 AM Kent Powell <[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
> >
> >> I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has
> several
> >> cracks in the case. I returned my first one to Elecraft and
> received this
> >> one at a reduced price. This time I asked about the proper
> adhesive to
> >> hold it together. The answer:
> >> "As the hand microphones are third party devices which we buy
> ourselves, I
> >> will pass the word internally, . . . . . .Further, since we do
> not repair
> >> them, we do not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use."
> >> I'm concerned this is the answer for all third party components!
>

Gary Smith-2

Re: MH3 Mic

In reply to this post by Kent Powell

You mentioned issues with cracks in the
MH3 mic. I haven't experienced that with
my MH4, in fact with my recent order for a
K4, I ordered an additional MH4 so I can
have one with the K3s as well.

But as to repairing plastic cracks,
depending on where they are, you might
want to get some plastic epoxy and repair
from the inside. Nothing will make the
crack disappear but you'll stop the old
ones from expanding. Do it from the inside
will be the cleanest way.

A couple days ago I picked up a plastic
funnel where it has sat since last fall. I
used the tab on its edge to pick it up,
the funnel fell off, breaking at the tab.
Plastic just won't ever last.

73,

Gary
KA1J

> I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several
> cracks in the case. I returned my first one to Elecraft and received
> this one at a reduced price. This time I asked about the proper
> adhesive to hold it together. The answer: "As the hand microphones
> are third party devices which we buy ourselves, I will pass the word
> internally, . . . . . .Further, since we do not repair them, we do
> not have a recommendation on glues etc. to use." I'm concerned this is
> the answer for all third party components!
>
> Anyone have any ideas on a glue that will work. I've tried several.
> Next step is rewire a $20 ebay speaker-mic. K5WTS

Edward R Cole

Re: MH3 Mic

In reply to this post by Kent Powell

Interesting as I have a MH3 for my KX3 bought during the initial roll
out of kits (SN475) and mic looks like new. Most its life is inside
but it did take a two-month trip logging 11K miles as a mobile last
summer. Just wondering if long exposure to sunlight in a mobile is
cause of cracks? I have no solution to offer other than wire another
mic for use with your Elecraft radio.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
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