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I'll upgrade your HM-151 or HM-154T mic for $39.50 plus
return shipping (see about the shipping below). Nobody wants to
loose their mic, so you send it pre-paid to me and I'll promise 24
hr turn-around (same day if possible).
This way, it will be up to you how fast things happen.
It would be possible to have as little as a 72 hr door to door
upgrade (with over-night shipping both directions). It's
your choice.
As soon as I receive your mic, I'll perform the upgrade that day and
have it packed and re-shipped the same day or next morning.
(Sunday's excluded). I'll ship the original parts back to you as
well. I've set the price where it covers the parts and a little time
for me, but is still much less expensive than the next
cheapest option (installing a ham-brand element and cap yourself). I'm trying to make it a great value!
I will:
1. Tag the mic with your name and
calls (in-house tracking)
2. Test the mic for proper operation when it arrives
3. I email you to tell you it has arrived safely
4. Dis-assemble it and replace the mic element and capacitor.
5. Do initial audio check with service monitor
6. Add shaped acoustic foam to the shell to kill "hollowness".
7. Add 1oz weight to rear shell - potted in
cement (if desired)
8. Widen mic opening to 5/64ths and affix a white silk wind screen
and thin foam slice behind it. (Pop filter)
8. Re-assemble it and test all functions. (FM, SSB, buttons)
9. Re-pack it, label it and ship it back.
10. Email you with a status report
Weight option: Icom neglected to add a
ballast weight to these mics. Most manufacturers do this to improve
the mic's feel in your hand. I've found that adding a one ounce
weight behind the acoustic foam really makes the mic handle better.
If you want this free option, please just indicate this on your
order.
I believe this is the most cost-effective way to address this
problem.
The short-term loss of your mic (shipping it here) will be well worth the long-term
pleasure you have by using a microphone with the correct levels and
tonal quality to match the 7000. If you don't agree
it's a worthy improvement, just send it back and I'll un-mod it - and refund your money
- no questions. I want you to be really happy with the
performance or I'm not keeping your money.
 Please email or call me so I
may answer any questions you may have.
To order the upgrade:
(USA Domestic stations)
I suggest using a US Post office priority mail shipping box.
It is free at the post office.
It takes about 2-3 days and is $5.65 (+ 2.35 insurance) inside the USA.
Remove the mic's coil cord if possible. (press pin rear-bottom)
Add a note with your Email
address, shipping address and tell me if you want the added ballast
weight. Easiest method is to just bring your
mic in a zip-loc bag with the note - to the post office. They can
make a postal money order right there ($47.50) and provide
everything else you need free. Presto. I'm fine with personal checks
too. You can ship it UPS or FedEx as well.
(Pack it in a zip-loc bag with newspaper or plastic peanuts stuffed
around it.)
Total cost is then $39.50 & $5.65 shipping Priority mail USPS.
(continental USA
only) I highly suggest insurance..which is $2.35 extra. ($100 ins.
value) ($47.50 total) ( I can't be responsible for USPS mishaps)
Over 2500 mics have been shipped by this method without a single
loss.
If you are not in the continental USA, please email me for info.
PayPal is also an option, but they do take a few dollars from me, so
it's my least favorite payment method! (PayPal addr: rjnagy@gmail.com)
Ship Microphone without the coil cord and postal money order or
personal check to:
(Sorry, I cannot handle credit
cards -but you can pay with a credit card on paypal - Payments to:
rjnagy@gmail.com) Bob Nagy - AB5N
121 Rainwood Ter.
Pearcy, Arkansas
71964
501-760-3131
7000mic@gmail.com (for
inquires only- no payments)
DX
Station Return Mic Shipping:
Western European countries are generally $11.60 for 1st class shipping
($51.10 USD total). Canada stations: it
is $47.50 USD total.
NOTE: There is a new
US post office service to
Europe and all other locations outside the USA.. It is Priority mini-box service for $16.95. It is 6-10 day
delivery. ($56.45 USD total)
I highly suggest this new service. Confirm you want this
shipping.
Kit form DX Stations only
please!
I am making a kit form of the upgrade available for DX stations only.
This is because of the shipping distance and time. The cost is
$27.50 USD plus 2.50 Shipping ($30.00 USD
total). The kit includes
the prepped type #2 Mic element, capacitor/matching assembly, foam inserts and a video CD of the install process
(windows media file). It does not include the 1oz lead weight which
is easy to obtain and not worth the postage to ship. (fishing weight
or washers). DX stations- you can still send me your mic too! Please
click here for Kit ordering info.
Please
follow the instructions for ordering a kit for the Japanese or
Chinese-made microphones.
NOTICE: I
had to discontinue offering kits to US stations because the type two
element is much more difficult to prepare for install. The time
required to prepare the kit is the same as to install one in a mic.
I'm offering this to DX stations as a courtesy. I apologize for dis-continuing
it for stateside stations. I want to keep quality high and costs
low.
Thanks!
PS: This upgrade and all E-communications are
carried out using photovoltaic renewable energy. If you are
interested in building a Solar Power station for your home or
station -- check out my other product:
Solar Power training.
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